Media Coverage
Below is a chronological list of media coverage on Phoenix House since 2005. Any questions or requests for further information may be directed to Karen Sodomick, Vice President of Marketing and Communications, at (646) 505-2093 or via email to press.center@phoenixhouse.org
New York 1 “Bars to Education” series discussed the need for more treatment centers like our Phoenix House Academy at Yorktown, which provides effective programs that address students’ social and emotional needs, as well as helping them stay on track in the classroom. Click here to watch the full story.
In September’s issue of Self Magazine, Beyoncé Knowles is interviewed about her philanthropic work, including her involvement with with Phoenix House and the creation of the Beyoncé Cosmetology Center. Click here to read the full article.
In collaboration with the California based non-profit Big Sunday, local volunteers and Phoenix House residents worked to create a new outdoor patio and garden at our Phoenix House of Venice. The Los Angeles Times highlights the renovations. Click here to read the full article.
After years of struggling with the ups and downs of substance abuse and homelessness, Mike F., who received treatment our Phoenix House of Orange County, is now in recovery and marrying the love of his life. Click here to read the full article.
The number of people on Long Island seeking treatment for prescription painkiller addiction has spiked in recent years. Newsday interviews Phoenix House client Matthew C. about his personal struggle with prescription medication and also his recovery process. Click here to read the full article.
The demand for a new synthetic form of marijuana known as ‘Spice’ or ‘K2’ has grown rapidly over the past year. CBS News interviews Phoenix House clients Jason S. and Brian S. about their experiences with the hard-to-detect and easy-to-find drug. Click here to watch the full story.
Eyewitness News New York interviews Phoenix House Founder Mitchell Rosenthal about troubled actress Lindsay Lohan who was recently sentenced to 90 days in jail and 90 of treatment for violating her probation. Click here to see the full story.
PBS Channel 13 interviews our New York Regional Director Traci Donnelly about the rise in heroin heroin use on Long Island and talks to Phoenix House client Armando S. about his near death experience with the deadly drug. The full interview can be seen here.
LIX New York interviews Nick Cannon, Randy Jackson, and others at our Phoenix House Summer Party honoring Tony DiSanto, President of Programming, MTV, and Lauran & Charlie Walk, CEO and Founder, CWE Media and Chairman, RJW Collective. Click here to see the full video.
News 12 covers our annual Phoenix House Summer Party on June 26th, which honored Tony DiSanto, President of Programming, MTV, and Lauran & Charlie Walk, CEO and Founder, CWE Media and Chairman, RJW Collective. Click here to see the full video.