Argus Community, Inc.

Dear Argus Community, BOOM!Health, Create, CSEDNY, and St. Mary’s Team,

As the year comes to a close, Cynthia and I want to thank each and every one of you for your unwavering dedication and tireless efforts towards achieving the goals of our organization. Your commitment to our mission has truly made a difference in the lives of those we serve.

It is your collective hard work that propel our organization forward, fostering a spirit of compassion and change. Together, we have been achieving remarkable milestones, like opening the new Elizabeth L. Sturz Center, or the Governor of New York visiting our organization, and we are genuinely thankful for the positive energy and collaborative spirit you bring to our team.

Your commitment to making the world a better place inspires us all, and I am honored to work alongside such a remarkable group of individuals. Thank you for your resilience, kindness, and the invaluable contributions you make to our organization every day.

With sincere appreciation,

Dan and Cynthia

We're proud of Harbor House 1. Named America's Best Addiction Treatment Centers 2023

https://www.newsweek.com/rankings/americas-best-addiction-treatment-centers-2023/new-york

State Office of Addiction Services and Supports opens $26M residential facility in the Bronx.

A $26 million treatment center for New Yorkers with substance use disorder is now open near the Melrose neighborhood of the Bronx, the state Office of Addiction Services and Supports announced.

The Elizabeth L. Sturz Treatment Center, located at 830 Forrest Ave., will offer 114 beds for men and women with co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorder, as well as patients who are HIV positive, were formerly incarcerated and who formerly experienced homelessness. Individuals can access case management services, residential evidence-based treatment and a medically-supervised outpatient substance use disorder clinic.

According to the state, Argus Community Inc., a Bronx-based service agency, will operate the center. Argus provides New Yorkers with psychosocial rehabilitation services, chronic illness and HIV care for adults and children, and substance use prevention services in addition to residential and outpatient options.

OASAS provided more than $26 million for the construction of the building, according to a release on its opening, and almost $3 million in annual operational funding.

The center opened on the heels of the city Department of Health and Mental Hygiene releasing new data that shows that more than 3,000 New Yorkers died from overdoses in 2022, an all-time high. The Bronx had the highest rate of deaths, with overdoses killing more than 74 people per 100,000 residents that year.

According to OASAS, the agency oversees about 1,700 prevention, treatment and recovery programs that serve more than 731,000 people throughout the state each year. The office directly operates 12 Addiction Treatment Centers that care for 8,000 residential individuals annually.

Pictured from left to right:

Daniel Lowy (Interim Co-Executive Director), Cynthia Delarosa (Interim Co-Executive Director), Leslie Ross (Vice-Chair and Secretary, Board of Directors), Former President and CEO, Richard Weiss, William Friedman (Chairperson and Treasurer - Board of Directors), Anna Lomax Wood (Daughter of Argus Community Founder, Elizabeth L. Sturz), Patrick Okolo (Project Manager -Dormitory Authority of the State of New York), Chinazo Cunningham (Commissioner – Office of Addiction Services and Supports), Tom Javits (Director – Board of Directors), Janet Paquerro (Bronx Deputy Borough President), Fred Harris (Director – Board of Directors).

And a Big Thank You to Governor Kathy Hochul for visiting us...

Governor Hochul Announces All $192 Million in First-Year Opioid Settlement Funds Allocated to Serve New Yorkers Struggling With Addiction or Available Through State Agencies

October 30, 2023 — New York, NY — Governor Kathy Hochul announces New York has made available all the funding provided in the first year of the opioid settlement agreements. This funding, approximately $192.8 million, is supporting a variety of prevention, treatment, harm reduction, and recovery initiatives to help New Yorkers impacted by the opioid and overdose crisis. (Susan Watts/Office of Governor Kathy Hochul)

As a proud Board member of AmidaCare, We are thrilled to share the news that we are celebrating 20 years of dedicated service to New Yorkers impacted by HIV. I am inspired by how our fellow Board members and Amida Care staff work tirelessly to ensure that members are living healthy, fulfilling lives.

Together, Amida Care, Argus Community and St. Marys have played a crucial role in New York's progress toward Ending the HIV Epidemic over the past two decades. And we will continue our efforts to forge a healthier and more just New York.

Join us in celebrating this remarkable journey, and let's look forward to many more years of making a difference in the lives of those we serve. Onward together!
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We're proud to sponsor the 1st Annual BRONX COMMUNITY FAIR

Please take a look at our open positions. Our main campus is located in the South Bronx. We have many openings from entry level to management positions.

Argus Community Jobs, Employment in Bronx, NY | Indeed.com 99 Argus Community jobs available in Bronx, NY on Indeed.com. Apply to Counselor, Receptionist, Office Manager and more!

Congratulations to Striver House and Harbor House I for this excellent recognition. So proud of the Argus Community, Inc. Family!

Looking for work? Take a look at our job openings at Indeed.com.

ARU Outpatient Program
ARU is an OASAS licensed medically supervised intensive outpatient substance abuse program for adults ages 18 and up. The outpatient center is a warm, friendly and compassionate environment that genuinely cares about clients as they work on their recovery needs. We help people address and overcome their substance abuse while living at home and remaining active in their community and workplace. Every patient receives a comprehensive evaluation, a patient-centered individualized treatment plan, and a program of therapies unique to their treatment needs.

The outpatient program has a full complement of nursing, medical, psychological and psychiatric staff available five days per week. We believe our interdisciplinary approach allows us to empower our clients in their recovery process to resolve current issues, and construct a new lifestyle by building on their strengths. The outpatient center has flexible daytime and evening hours.

We provide services through individual and group counseling, the group curriculums are evidenced based. We have memorandums of understanding with community based organizations to provide the following services to our residents:

Eligibility Requirements
17 years of age or older with an alcohol or substance abuse problem.

Referrals
To make an immediate referral call 718-401-5700

Hours
Monday through Friday from 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Saturday from 9:00 am – 12:00pm

507 West 145th Street
New York, NY 10031

Switchboard: (718) 401-5700
Central Intake: (212) 234-1660