The Society of St. Vincent de Paul has two separate transitional housing programs on Long Island- each designed to serve men with different problems and needs. Both houses provide safe, structured and supportive environments for residents, and offer a wide variety of on-site programs and services, including:
- housing
- financial assistance
- nutritious food
- clothing
- substance abuse recovery orientation
- tutoring
- medical exams
- HIV counseling
- employment counseling
- referral outpatient programs
- personal goal setting
- spiritual guidance
Though nonsectarian, all the programs have a spiritual dimension which is a key element in any successful recovery program. Prayers and readings from Scripture or other religious or inspirational books take place before meals and "house meetings." These spiritual exercises orient the residents to resources that are life sustaining, especially when the men are going through a difficult period.
