When Addiction and Poverty Overlap, Treatment Can Break the Cycle

January is both Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month and Poverty Awareness Month – two issues that are deeply connected for many of the individuals we collectively serve.

Research consistently shows that poverty is a significant risk factor for substance use disorder and overdose (CDC, 2023). Untreated addiction can undermine individuals’ attempts to attain stable housing and employment, and good health (Harvard Health Publishing, 2021). These challenges can also be affected by personal trauma, limited access to high-quality care, and other social determinants of health.

Effective treatment can change that outcome.

At Samaritan Daytop Village, we treat addiction while addressing the underlying factors that can threaten long-term recovery. We provide a trauma-informed, holistic approach to treating substance use disorder. Our experienced clinical teams deliver compassionate, individualized care. During treatment, clients benefit from a wide array of wraparound services that help rebuild stability and independence.

Our services include:

• Evidence-based substance use and mental health treatment
• Medication for Addiction Treatment (MAT)
• Primary and integrated healthcare
• Housing support
• Job readiness and vocational training
• Educational services
• Recovery services during and after treatment

Our continuum of care across New York State includes:

• 11 Residential Treatment Centers
• 9 Outpatient Programs, including 3 Integrated Opioid Treatment Programs
• 2 Opioid Treatment Programs
• 2 Community-Based Recovery Centers

Our intensive Residential Treatment Programs cater to the specialized needs of:

• Men and women
  Prenatal and postnatal moms
  Veterans (men and women)
  Individuals requiring medication for addiction treatment

The Outpatient Treatment Programs include:

• Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs)
• Comprehensive Integrated Opioid Treatment Program services (CIOTPs)
• Opioid Treatment Programs for individuals receiving medications for addiction treatment

Referring a client is simple and available — 24/7 — by phone, email, or online.

Our Admissions Specialists are ready to discuss eligibility, program availability, and next steps to ensure a smooth and timely referral process for the individuals you serve.

For referrals, contact Samaritan Daytop Village Central Admissions:

1. Call (718) 675-6195,
2. Email [email protected], or
3. Visit our online Admissions form.

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