Phoenix House Receives Federal Grant to Support Formerly Incarcerated Adults with Substance Use Disorder

SUFFOLK, NY (07/24/2023) (readMedia)-- Leading substance use disorder treatment provider Phoenix House was awarded $400,000 from the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The funds will support the New Beginnings Adult Reentry Program. This program will serve 220 individuals 18 years or older with a substance use disorder – including those with co-occurring substance use and mental health diagnoses – who are returning to their communities following a period of incarceration in Suffolk County jails. The program aims to promote a stable transition from incarceration to community based living, prevent treatment relapse, prevent recidivism, and improve behavioral, social and mental health functioning among program participants. SAMHSA awarded grants to 11 substance use providers, nonprofits, and local officials across the state to mitigate the ongoing overdose crisis.

"We are grateful to SAMHSA for their partnership on battling the epidemic of overdose deaths across our state. The transition back into one's community after being incarcerated is not an easy one, and those dealing with substance use disorder face additional challenges that make it downright life-threatening. But these are lives we can protect from overdose with the proper care and support. That's why we're so proud to put SAMHSA's grant money to use supporting our New Beginnings program," said Phoenix House President & CEO Ann-Marie Foster.

About Phoenix House of NY

Since 1967, Phoenix House of New York has helped thousands of people rise above addiction in order to lead healthy, productive, and rewarding lives. Phoenix House of New York offers short-term and long-term residential, intensive outpatient, and general outpatient treatment. Phoenix House also offers treatment for co-occurring mental health disorders, medical, psychiatric, and dental services, and impaired driver programs. These services are designed to meet the individual needs of adults at various stages of recovery, including military personnel, and veterans. In addition, Phoenix House provides educational and supportive services to family members, friends, significant others, and the community. Phoenix House is building toward the vision for a healthy, addiction-free world, starting right here in New York.

To learn more about Phoenix House, visit phoenixhouseny.org