Phoenix House NY to Honor Douglas M. Bass, MD; Dedicating Sensory Modulation Space

Phoenix House NY to Open First Sensory Modulation Space Inside a Residential Addiction Treatment Facility in NYS

LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (11/30/2021) (readMedia)-- To honor Dr. Douglas M. Bass, Phoenix House will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony and unveil its new sensory modulation space, the first of its kind in a residential setting. This cutting-edge treatment space features state of the art fiber optic lighting, light touch panels,high/low frequency sound waves, tactile objects, and more, sensory modulation rooms have been proven to foster recovery and mental health treatment.

Dr. Douglas Bass, Phoenix House's former medical director, passed away suddenly in March 2020. He worked tirelessly to support his recovering patients at the onset of the pandemic, and while he was never tested for Covid, he experienced Covid-like symptoms before his passing. He may have been the first working physician to die of Covid in New York City.

WHO:

Phoenix House NY/LI
WHAT:

 Ribbon cutting ceremony and tour of sensory modulation room
WHEN: Tuesday November 30, 2021 at 01:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
WHERE: Phoenix House Long Island City
34-11 Vernon Blvd
Long Island City, New York 11106
NOTES:

 Because this event will take place inside an active residential treatment facility, only residents who sign a waiver may appear on camera