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Welcome to Phoenix House New York
Since 1967, Phoenix House has been helping people of all ages from all walks of life lead fulfilling, drug-free, lives. Phoenix House operates more than 30 residential and
outpatient programs for adults and adolescents in New York City, upstate
New York, and Long Island, treating some 2,500 individuals every day.
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Phoenix House will celebrate its 40th Anniversary on May 7th with a Gala at The Plaza in New York City.
This benefit dinner is a tribute to the founder of Phoenix House, Dr. Mitchell S. Rosenthal, for his four decades of inspiring leadership. The event also honors The Honorable Peter G. Peterson, a towering presence in the worlds of finance and public affairs and a dedicated supporter of Phoenix House for more than 30 years. The dinner is chaired by Jeffrey L. Bewkes, President and CEO of Time Warner, Inc. And of course, the evening will celebrate our clients and their families, who have worked so hard to achieve the hope of a bright, successful future. For more information on the Gala, please contact Sophie Purgavie at 212-997-0100 or spurgavie@projectsplusinc.com, or to donate online, please click here.
Howard P. Meitiner
President and CEO, Phoenix House |
Phoenix House Fundraiser to Benefit IMPACT
On Thursday, May 1 st, the Phoenix House Young Leader’s Committee will host a fundraiser to benefit IMPACT, Phoenix House’s after-school program for at-risk New York City teens – and their families – who are struggling with alcohol or drug abuse. The event will be held from 7-10pm at D’Or, a newly opened NYC hot-spot in the Dream Hotel, conveniently located in midtown Manhattan at 204 West 55 th Street.
For a suggested minimum donation of $40, you will be treated to an incredible DJ and fabulous goodie bags. We’ll also raffle off some terrific items during the course of the evening. More importantly, your support means that IMPACT never has to turn away a family in crisis, even if they are unable to pay for services.
We hope to see you there! Tickets are available in advance or at the door. For more information about this event, or the IMPACT Program, please email impact@phoenixhouse.org. |
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New Year’s "Polar Bear" Plunge Supports Phoenix Academy of Long Island
Phoenix House recently received the full proceeds of the 8th annual New Year’s Seafood Shop-sponsored “Polar Bear” plunge, generously donated by Colin Mather, owner of the Seafood Shop in Wainscott, East Hampton. A crowd of hundreds of enthusiastic onlookers cheered on the “Bears” as they arrived at the shore after a 1.6 mile group run from the Seafood Shop. Later, all congregated at a private residence to enjoy hot food and beverages at the celebratory fundraising gathering in support of Phoenix Academy of Long Island.
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25th Graduation at the Phoenix Academy of New York
In an emotional ceremony, 31 students who had not previously been expected to graduate received their high school diplomas at the Phoenix Academy of New York in Westchester on June 26. Read more
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Theater Night Supports IMPACT
More than 300 friend of Phoenix House enjoyed an exclusive night at the hot new hip-hop musical In the Heights. The lively musical performance was followed by a special discussion with the cast after the show. Proceeds from the evening provided support for the Phoenix House IMPACT program which offers counseling and drug treatment for at-risk teens and their families throughout New York City. |
Public Service Award Dinner Honors Viacom’s Philippe Dauman
Phoenix House honored Viacom for its commitment to causes that benefit youth by presenting the 2007 Public Service Award to Philippe Dauman, president and CEO, on Tuesday, June 5 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. Among the guests gathered at the gala were Sumner Redstone, CBS’s Les Moonves, MTV’s Judy McGrath, ABC’s Lynn Sherr, BET’s Deborah Lee, Showtime’s Matt Blank, and Foreign Affairs editor James Hoge. Read more |
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Phoenix House Fashion Award Dinner
Tuesday, May 1, 2007
The Pierre Hotel, Manhattan
Phoenix House honored Rose Marie Bravo of Burberry and Stefani Greenfield of Scoop NYC at the 2007 Fashion Award Dinner. Proceeds from the dinner will go to support Phoenix House’s treatment programs for adolescents in nine states. Click here for pictures from the Fashion Awards Dinner. If you’d like to make an additional donation to Phoenix House please click here. Read more |
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HBO Hosts “Addiction” Screening in New York
Board members, alumni and other special guests of Phoenix House attended a special screening and reception hosted by HBO on March 20 in New York City. Phoenix House president and CEO Howard Meitiner and John Hoffman, a of producer HBO’s “Addiction,” introduced two featured segments - “Understanding Relapse” and “The Adolescent Addict” – which were followed by a discussion led by Dr. David Deitch. Read more about Phoenix House and HBO’s “Addiction.”
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Phoenix House Names John Ralosky to Lead New York Region
Health services executive John Ralosky has joined Phoenix House as vice president and regional director for New York. His responsibilities include oversight of more than 30 residential and outpatient programs that currently treat some 2,500 adolescents and adults each day throughout New York State as well as implementing new, innovative services. Read more. |
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2006 New York Graduation - Watch the Video.
State Senator Jose M. Serrano lauded Phoenix House graduates as "heroes" during his commencement address to 130 Phoenix House New York teens and adults who were celebrated for having completed long term substance abuse treatment. The graduation ceremony, held on November 9 at Congregation Rodeph Shalom in Manhattan, marked the successful completion of treatment and a year of aftercare by the participants. Read the Press Release.
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Helping Out Our Neighbors
This summer, heavy rains caused extensive flooding threatening lives, homes and property in upstate New York. Delaware County was declared a State Disaster Emergency. Although the Phoenix House residential treatment center there suffered relatively little damage, what residents wanted to know was: “How can we help?” Read more. |
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Phoenix House Briefs Policy-Makers on Workforce Challenges
Phoenix House hosted a briefing in Washington, D.C. for members of the Addiction, Treatment and Recovery Caucus and other Congressional staffers. Caucus co-chairs Congressman Patrick Kennedy (foreground) and Congressman Jim Ramstad are pictured here at the event. Read more. |
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Sopranos Help Phoenix House Honor HBO’s Chris Albrecht
Sopranos creator David Chase, co-stars James Gandolfini and Edie Falco and executive producer Ilene Landress were among the notables at the Waldorf-Astoria on June 13 as Phoenix House honored HBO Chief Executive Officer Chris Albrecht (pictured here on the right) with its annual Public Service Award.
Click here for pictures from the Public Service Awards Dinner. |
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Phoenix House Fashion Award Dinner
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Manhattan
Phoenix House raised in excess of $1 million at its 2006 Fashion Award Dinner. Proceeds from the dinner – which honored Frank Doroff, senior executive vice president and general merchandise manager of Bloomingdale’s and Andrew Rosen, president and founder of Theory – will go to support Phoenix House’s treatment programs for adolescents in nine states. Click here for pictures from the Fashion Awards Dinner. To see video highlights of the event, click here. |
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From the White House to Phoenix House
On February 24th, John Walters, Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, visited the Phoenix Academy of New York. He is pictured here (back, third from left) with Phoenix House Founder Mitchell S. Rosenthal, M.D., US Rep. Sue Kelly, and a group of Academy students. Walters and Kelly toured the facility and spoke with students about treatment. Read More.
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