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Samaritan Daytop Village
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For over 60 years, Samaritan Daytop Village has been improving the quality of life for New Yorkers with addiction & mental health treatment & a range of transitional and supportive housing programs. Learn more at https://samaritanvillage.org.
Happy #Thanksgiving to all our friends, family, employees, clients, board members, partners, donors, & colleagues. We're grateful to you & all that you do in support of our mission: empowering people to overcome challenges, build resilience, & achieve lasting health & wellness.
November 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Huge thanks to @samaritandv.bsky.social for supporting our #Changemakers of New York Gala as a Partner Sponsor! Your partnership helps strengthen New York’s human services community.

Join us on December 10: humanservicescouncil.org/changemakers
November 26, 2025 at 5:40 PM
The Queens Ledger recently recently visited our Ed Thompson Veterans Program to speak with Program Director Roger Walker & several veterans in recovery. The veterans shared how the program is helping rebuild their lives step by step. Read the story here: queensledger.com/2025/11/21/q...
November 26, 2025 at 7:19 PM
The Residential & Recovery Services teams hosted the Annual Fall Gratitude Gathering of the Samaritan Daytop Village Alumni Association. Staff, clients, & alumni joined in a day of fellowship at PARC Queens. Keynote Speaker was Jackie Samuels, Prog. Dir. of Cape Road Residential Treatment Program.
November 24, 2025 at 7:55 PM
AVP of Residential Services Deirdre Rice-Reese joined Jeff Simmons on the It's In Queens podcast for a conversation about effective recovery support for veterans.

Listen to the episode: www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-8P...

#veteransupport #veteranrecoveryaddiction #veteranhousing #veteranmentalhealth
Podcast, 11/19/25, Deirdre Rice-Reese discusses Samaritan Daytop Village's countless services.
YouTube video by It's in Queens
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November 22, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Our latest newsletter highlights some important updates: fresh food access for families during the holiday season, nutrition support for those in recovery, our ongoing commitment to veterans, & major progress on supportive housing in the Bronx: www.samaritanvillage.org/news/novembe...
November 2025 Newsletter - "Nourishing New Yorkers" - Samaritan Daytop Village
Stay up to date with our latest news, updates, and highlights from November 2025
www.samaritanvillage.org
November 21, 2025 at 4:41 PM
~100 people "shopped” for free, nutritious groceries at our #FreshFoodFair using vouchers they received during a health visit at Samaritan Daytop Health or after attending a Food As Medicine workshop at PARC Bronx. Thx, Third Ave. Business Improvement Dist., & Cathy & Luis Torres for your support.
November 20, 2025 at 8:21 PM
We celebrated the “topping off” of the #Highbridge on its newly constructed 26th-floor roof. To mark the occasion, we were joined by the Samaritan Daytop Foundation, our construction partners, Board members, & generous funders.

Read the press release: www.samaritanvillage.org/news/highbri...
November 14, 2025 at 12:41 AM
🥶 It was a cold day, but nothing could match the warmth & pride of our Veterans Programs' clients & staff as they marched in the NYC #VeteransDay Parade & rode on the United War Veterans Council's Health & Wellness float. Thank you to UWVC and to all veterans for your service!
#NYCVeteransDayParade
November 13, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Did you catch our very own Roger D. Walker on @1010wins.bsky.social this #VeteransDay? An alumnus of our veterans program and current program director, Roger is just who veterans need to hear from to understand that recovery is possible.

Listen here: www.samaritanvillage.org/news/talking...
November 12, 2025 at 7:03 PM
In honor of #VeteransDay, Roger Walker, Director of the Ed Thompson Veterans Program, joined @spectrumnewsny1.bsky.social and anchor Shannan Ferry to shine a light on an issue deeply impacting the veterans community: #substanceusedisorder.

🎥 Watch his interview below.
November 12, 2025 at 12:34 AM
NYS OASAS aired a special #VeteransDay episode of its "Addiction: The Next Step" podcast - "Honoring Service, Enabling Recovery."

Our Veterans Outreach Coordinator Brian Berry shared his experience as a veteran battling addiction & finding recovery. Click to watch: oasas.ny.gov/veterans-foc....
Veterans in Focus: Honoring Service. Enabling Recovery
Spotlight on veteran-centered addiction care that rebuilds structure, community, and purpose.
oasas.ny.gov
November 11, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Happy #VeteransDay! Samaritan Daytop Village salutes all those who are serving and have served in the United States Armed Forces, including the men and women in our #Veterans Programs. #ThankYouForYourService!
November 11, 2025 at 3:54 PM
“This #VeteransDay must be more than simply symbolic. It must be a rallying cry for continued investment.”

Vets face unique challenges after service. With the right care, recovery is within reach.

Read our President & CEO Mitchell Netburn’s call to action: www.westsidespirit.com/voices/honor...
November 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Last day #SOMOSConference2025 in Puerto Rico, where we connected with NYC & State elected officials & advocates: @newyorkstateag.bsky.social, @votejgr.bsky.social, Chief of Staff (@kwani-opharrow.bsky.social) Byron McCray, @thebronxsanchez.bsky.social, & @hsunitedorg.bsky.social ED Kristin Miller.
November 9, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Sharing some great costumes we spotted. An off-site AA Halloween party had some special guests: 4 nuns, among others, from our Ed Thompson Veterans Center!

For treatment info or to make referrals: (855) 322-4357 (HELP) or samaritanvillage.org/admissions
November 8, 2025 at 5:56 PM
At last night’s #SOMOSConference2025 event, we heard from NYC Mayor-Elect @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social & NYS @governor.ny.gov.

We also met with City Council Members @shaunabreu.bsky.social, @ebottcher.bsky.social, & Linda Lee, whose continued partnership has been invaluable to our programs.
November 7, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Today at the #2025SOMOSConference in Puerto Rico, we participated in legislative workshop panels focused on building coalitions and expanding support for programs with limited funding.

We also joined Councilman Chris Banks at an on-site event to hear from NYC's Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani.
November 7, 2025 at 12:30 AM
📬 Did you miss our October newsletter in your inbox? We’re celebrating the strength & leadership across our community, from honoring vets for recovery milestones to recognizing VP/Health Services Charles Madray for his national leadership in the field.
💌 myemail.constantcontact.com/Recovery-in-...
November 6, 2025 at 4:46 PM
🎗️REMINDER: At the #SOMOSConference2025, President & CEO Mitchell Netburn and Executive VP & Chief Legal Officer Alicia McFarlane will be featured panelists in legislative workshops tomorrow, November 6, from 3:15-4:30 p.m., in the 2nd Floor Beach Wing of the Caribe Hilton.

See flyers for details.
November 5, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Puerto Rico #SomosConference2025: Executive VP & CLO Alicia McFarlane will join other panelists in the 11/6, 3:15 PM workshop:

"Leading Through Uncertainty: How NY Can Support Babies, Families, & Caregivers w/ HealthySteps & Universal Child Care When Federal Policies Fall Short"

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November 4, 2025 at 7:52 PM
It's #ElectionDay! Polling sites are open across #NewYorkState from 6 a.m. - 9 p.m.

We encourage you to visit your nearest polling booth today if you are registered to vote and have not participated in early voting.

Search for your nearest polling center: voterlookup.elections.ny.gov
November 4, 2025 at 4:15 PM
We celebrated a major milestone at #Highbridge — the building was topped off ahead of schedule! 🏗️ Check out these drone pics from Magnusson Architecture & Planning.

With the roof now in place atop the building's 26th floor, we'll celebrate at a topping-off ceremony next week.
November 3, 2025 at 10:18 PM
At tthe Black Tie Dinner, we remembered Lamarr Wheeler, who was @nycveterans.bsky.social Sr. Exec. Dir. of Housing & Support Services. We also expressed our love & support for Mary Rice, mother of AVP of Residential Treatment Deirdre Rice-Reese. Mary is receiving breast cancer treatment.
October 31, 2025 at 5:07 PM
From all of us at Samaritan Daytop Village, have a safe and happy Halloween!

For help or referrals to treatment, call (855) 322-4357 (HELP).
October 31, 2025 at 12:00 PM