BROOKLYN COMMUNITY BOARD 6
YOUTH/HUMAN SERVICES/EDUCATION COMMITTEE
DECEMBER 18, 2013
PRESENT
P. BELLENBAUM F. BROWN R. CERVONE
E. FELDER J. LI B. SOLOTAIRE
R. UNDERWOOD M. SCOTT
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ABSENT:
L. ANDERSON J. BERNARD C. CASTILLO
L. HILL M. KOLMAN P. MINDLIN
C. PETERSEN C. PIGOTT C. RYAN
A. SHERMAN S. TURET D. WILLIAMS
K. WILLIAMS
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Presentation and review of a proposal by Urban Recovery House to establish a 25-30 bed methadone-free rehabilitation facility for self-pay clientele at 110 Beard Street (between Richards/Van Brunt Streets).
Michael Moskew from Urban Recovery House presented the proposal to establish a 25-30 bed methadone-free rehabilitation facility for self-pay clientele at 110 Beard Street.
Red Hook is _____________ but still removed from the city. They will hire locally for catering and supplies. Addiction is blind and will welcome those struggling with addiction. Not hospital based, residential meeting in demand in NY. Family participation is crucial. Abstinence based model – multiple morality of treatment. Funding – completely self-funded not government.
Community Board had questions:
Education efforts Assessment and referral services Training opportunities for youth ___________works
RHI
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Scholarships – a guarantee of Financial Aid. Interesting with 12 step program. No unsupervised patients.
Construction: 5000 square feet – 4 stories. Construction – 6 to 12 months. Can’t secure patients. Outpatient services in another facility probably not in Red Hook.
Not a methadone clinic. Will use clinicians to help drug problems in the neighborhood.
Economic benefits for Red Hook: Local food purchases Donating to local care Administration and catering not a huge amount.
Q. Will you change operating style? A. No
Manage staff on premises ______________ and _______________
Will follow FEMA rules
Inappropriate use of property. Okay with use. Activities
Notify 11,000.
Presentation and discussion with representatives for Community Food Advocates on their “Lunch 4 Learning” campaign which advocates for universal free lunch programs.