RECOVERY-CENTER.COM

About Us

HISTORY

The Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse of Sullivan County, Inc. was organized in 1977 to provide information, education and consultation to Sullivan County residents whose lives were affected by the problems of alcoholism and other drug addiction.  In response to the need for a continuum of effective treatment services, in 1985 the Council began operating the Recovery Center.  Services included a 16-bed Primary Care Unit, a 30-bed Halfway House and a Day Rehabilitation Program.

Over the years other necessary services were developed: Outpatient Clinic; Family Program; Kids Klub and Safe Summer Camp; Community Education, Prevention and Training; Gambling; and HIV/AIDS Outreach and Support.

MISSION STATEMENT

Our Mission is to work with all sectors of the community towards the prevention, intervention, and treatment of alcohol, tobacco, other drug and gambling addictions, and related issues.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

- Effective prevention efforts must be comprehensive and coordinated, involving all sectors of the community;

- It is critical to foster development of community norms which value wellness and demonstrate a lack of tolerance for underage drinking, smoking, problem gambling, and for the misuse of alcohol and other drugs by anyone;

- There is a commitment to utilizing research-based strategies in working with local communities to identify and minimize risk factors and to enhance protective factors for all populations, but especially for our youth. 

- Family members and significant others who care about the addicted individual are adversely affected by addictions;

- Effective treatment methods used involve loved ones and promote healing and recovery for the entire community.

- Each patient has the right to an individualized program of services provided by skilled and compassionate staff in a safe, caring environment;

- The aim is to maximize each individual’s potential for recovery. 

We support diversity and cultural competency in our staffing and members. 

- We are committed to the on-going training and development of each staff member. 

COMMITMENT

We are committed to providing the very best and most cost effective services in a manner which is affirming of human dignity, which addresses each individual's needs, and helps to restore individuals to themselves, their families and the community.

We are committed to working with concerned citizens to develop community norms that value wellness and demonstrate a lack of tolerance for the abuse of alcohol, tobacco, other drug and gambling addictions.

The Recovery Center Board of Directors:

Christopher DuBois, Esq., President
Peter L. Rhulen, Vice-President
Mark McCarthy, Secretary
Robert Brown, Treasurer
Mattie Anderson
Edward Corley
Michael Dollard
Gregory Goldstein
Ron Hiatt, Esq., Sullivan County Legislator
Kathy LaBuda, Sullivan County Legislator
Anne M. Parker-Gaboury
Ray Restaino
Carol Ryan, R.N.
Veronica Uss

Izetta Briggs-Bolling, M.S.W., M.S., M.B.A., LMHC, CASAC-G
Chief Executive Officer

Jean Gallucci, Chief Fiscal Officer, has lead the Fiscal Department since Fall 2009. Ms. Gallucci spent the past decade performing accounting and financing functions at the government level. Ms. Gallucci graduated from Fordham University, from the College of Business Administration, and double-majored in Marketing and Management. She is an elected official in her New Paltz community and is a true asset to the Recovery Center's Fiscal Department.

Recovery Center Directors:

Julia Garay-Daniels, CASAC-G, LPN, Clinical Director
Dr. Bob DeYoung, Ed. D., LMHC, CASAC, Clinical Coordinator
Lisa Geoghan, Director of Financial Services
Keith Gilmour, Facilities & Maintenance Director
Orlando Hernandez, CASAC, Community Residence Director
Aleta Lymon, Director of Prevention & Training
Amy Kolakowaski, MSW, LMSW, CASAC, Director of Crisis Services
Michael Stubits, Director of Culinary Services
Renee Sylvester, CASAC, Housing Director
Mitchell Williams, CASAC, Director of Out-Patient Services, Adolescent Services