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Comprehensive
Social Services
Center for Women
"I
had never been in a shelter before, and I was terrified.
But all the ladies who were residents, were
so sweet. They made me feel as though I was home, for
which I was extremely grateful. Praises to the skies for your
staff and residents for making my first 'shelter' experience
a good one. I would recommend your facility to any woman who
needs help!"
Who
We Serve
Why There Is A Need
The Program
Our Location
How You Can Help
Contact the Director
Who
We Serve
 Samaritan
House provides temporary shelter and rehabilitative services
to homeless women suffering from substance abuse, mental illness,
domestic violence, HIV/AIDS and those just out of prison on
parole
Why
There Is A Need
- Westchester
County’s homeless rate is twice that of New York City.
- More
than 10,700 domestic violence crimes were reported in Westchester
County from 1995 to 2000 according to the Westchester County
Office of Criminal Justice Services.
The
Program
Samaritan House was originally founded as a family shelter
in 1978 in response to the "silent" and "secret"
problem of homelessness in Westchester County. As awareness
of the homeless problem grew and more services became available
to this population, the program transitioned to become a shelter
and program of rehabilitation for women only.
Today,
the 19-bed shelter provides comprehensive services as well
as individualized treatment for women suffering from substance
abuse, mental illness, domestic violence and HIV/AIDS.
Each resident
receives ongoing case management while in the shelter to ensure
that each individual receives the best mix of treatment options.
Follow-up services and advocacy are also provided after discharge.
During
their stay, women share a room with one or two other residents
and receive free morning and evening meals. The objective
is to move women back to the community and into more permanent
living quarters after approximately three months.
While in the shelter, the women are closely supervised to
ensure that they keep appointments with medical doctors and
therapists, attend mandated recovery programs, keep court
appointments, visit children and families and look for jobs.
We pride
ourselves on the numbers of women who have successfully been
discharged from our program and have gone on to lead stable
and productive lives.
Samaritan
House is supervised around the clock by our trained, competent
and qualified staff of 20. The staff consists of the director,
the client care workers, supervisor/senior case managers,
a case manager and one case manager trainee, the food supervisor,
the administrative assistant, counselors and client care workers.
Our
Location
Grace Church Parish House,
33 Church Street, White Plains, NY
How
You Can Help
You can help by making a financial donation or by donating:
- new
underwear, socks, slippers, pajamas, winter scarves, gloves,
hats
- toiletries
and personal items
- food
which can be used for breakfast, lunch or dinner
- gift
certificates from major supermarkets which can be used to
purchase food and diapers
- new
linens and towels to assist residents ready to move back
to the community.
Contact
the Director
Director: John Rubin
Phone: (914) 948-5044
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