Recovery Services
Recovery from addiction is a journey that lasts a lifetime. Samaritan Daytop Village's Recovery Services Division is an all-embracing support network that is focused on New Yorkers in recovery who strive to live a life free of drugs and alcohol dependence. We also work with family, friends, and community members who are often a dependable source of strength and encouragement to a person in recovery.
Central to Recovery Services is our Peer Assisted Recovery Center, or PARC, which provides individuals in recovery with a haven where they can learn, grow, and find resources on their journey.
PARC (Peer Alliance Recovery Center)
PARC is a recovery outreach center where individuals in all stages of recovery can socialize and receive a myriad of support services. PARC fosters a welcoming, supportive space to enjoy activities and receive guidance for a lifetime of wellness.
Samaritan Daytop Village has two PARC locations in Queens and the Bronx. Office hours are Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. PARC offers workshops and group sessions, Peer Recovery trainings (Recovery Coach and Peer Ethics), social and recreational activities, vocational assistance, paid Peer Recovery internships, and peer-to-peer individual and family support. Home to a free computer lab, PARC also offers information and education about addiction treatment and assists with insurance and treatment concerns through referrals.
Since 2020, certified trainers at PARC have been offering Narcan training workshops to the public - for free. Classes are virtual and run every other Friday throughout the year. Upon completion, students receive a free Narcan kit. In-person group sessions can be requested. Classes are offered in English and Spanish. To sign up, call 929-244-1500, email parcbronx@samaritanvillage.org, or download the annual training schedule.
PARC Queens is located at 89-31 161st Street, 2nd Floor, in Jamaica, Queens, and is free to the public. The Recovery Club, a support network for those in recovery, meets weekly. For additional information or to receive a copy of this month's Calendar of Activities, send an email to PARC@samaritanvillage.org or call (929) 244-1445.
PARC Bronx is located at The Richard Pruss Wellness Center, 510 Courtlandt Avenue, 2nd Floor, in the Bronx. For more information or to receive a copy of this month's Calendar of Activities for this location, download a copy below, email PARCBronx@samaritanvillage.org, or call (929) 244-1500.
PARC is funded by the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports. PARC Bronx is the recipient of SAMHSA Grant #H79T1081708.
Calendar of Activities
2025 Narcan Training Schedule
Download 2025 Narcan Training Schedule
Peer Workforce Development
A new and powerful trend within the health and human services field is the evolution of the peer workforce - individuals with shared "lived experience" who support individuals in recovery in both treatment and community settings. Samaritan Daytop Village is committed to developing a high-quality peer workforce through a number of initiatives.
- Recovery Coach Training. Training to become a Recovery Coach is available at PARC. Recovery Coaches assist individuals throughout the recovery process by offering emotional support, removing barriers to recovery, and connecting them to support services in the community. Recovery coaching is a non-clinical, peer-based supportive service, and is an essential and stabilizing force for individuals seeking to support their, and others', recovery. Samaritan Daytop Village has trained hundreds of Recovery Coaches and currently trains new coaches at PARC.
- Peer Ethics Training. PARC offers virtual courses on ethics and self-care for peer professionals. Individuals working toward a CRPA or CARC can register for the "Ethics for Peer Recovery Professionals" and "Recovery Through Wellness and Self-Care" to help fulfill the credit hours required for certification in the field.
- Paid Recovery Services Internships. Through our internship program, individuals completing recovery coach training immerse themselves in an intensive 500-hour, hands-on work program with Samaritan Daytop Village staff at PARC and our Residential Treatment Admissions Unit. The paid internship prepares candidates to become a New York State Certified Addiction Recovery Coach and provides the opportunity for entry-level hire at Samaritan Daytop Village or other treatment providers.
Community Support
Clients, alumni, and their families can benefit from a community-based support network during and after treatment. Two independent, peer-led associations are wholly committed to members' successful recovery. A Director from our Recovery Services team works as a liaison between both groups, preserving members' connection with Samaritan Daytop Village and its services.
- Alumni Services. Individuals who have completed treatment with us can join the Samaritan Daytop Alumni Association, an active member-based organization with multiple meeting locations in New York City and Long Island. The group reinforces and supports recovery through special events, meetings, and mentoring opportunities. Members can also be enlisted to provide guidance and inspiration to clients currently undergoing treatment at Samaritan Daytop Village. For more information, contact Alumni Services.
- Family Services. Addiction can have a devastating effect on families and loved ones. Through the Samaritan Daytop Family Association, peer-led groups assist families and loved ones, and connect them to resources, guidance, and a supportive network. Family Services groups are run by peers, and the facilitators are trained by our Recovery Services team. Family Support Groups are active in Manhattan, Suffolk, Rockland, Queens, and Staten Island. For more information, contact Family Services.