The Altamont Program, Inc. in
conjunction with its sister corporations (820 River Street, Inc. and
Peter Young Shelter Services, Inc.) is part of the integrated
network collectively known as Peter Young Housing, Industries &
Treatment. It provides a multi-faceted and integrated “glidepath to
recovery” modality of treatment, housing, and employment.
Our Mission: To create self sustaining tax payers. T.H.E. Concept:
Our three legged stool concept is based on a three phase program
(stabilization, engagement and
transition) that is grounded in evidence-based principles of
effective Intervention. In the last year ( 8/1/09-7/31/10) , through
The PYHIT three legged stool concept and our partnerships with local
and state government, The Altamont Program Has successfully created
over 450 taxpayers in the Capital area alone! Saving an estimate of
$13,803,120.00 |
Average annual Costs to
State of New York
Substance Abuse Client
In-Patient Treatment-$4,426
Out-Patient Treatment-$5,580
Supportive Living-$5,400
Food Stamps-$978
Transportation-$324
Total Cost per Individual = $16,708.00
TANF recipient ( 3 member family )
Cash Grant (housing)-$8,640
Food Stamps-$5,880
Child Care-$18,720
Medicaid-$6.060
Transportation-$324
Total Cost per recipient= $39,624.00
SAFETY NET recipient
Cash Grant (housing)-$ 3,852
Food Stamps-$ 1,920
Medicaid-$ 2,020 (without SA treatment)
Transportation-$324
The State of New York
Total Cost per recipient= $8,116.00
Criminal Justice Client
Incarceration= $45,000
Total Cost per inmate= $45,000 |
