Parole

These programs provide short-term residential, structured settings and services to parolees who require intensive substance abuse treatment. They also serve those who are at risk of supervision failure due to the onset of homelessness. The average stay is less than 90 days.

This residential stabilization program is funded by the New York State Division of Parole, and just started in October, 2000. The demand for sites of this type were evident as all three programs rapidly filled to capacity. 

Under section 259(2) of NY Executive Law, Parole was given the authority to contract with private entities to provide post-release supervision to facilitate parolees' reintegration into society. Of the four client groups detailed by parole as being eligible for this service, PYHIT specializes in those who require substance abuse treatment who are awaiting assessment and/or appropriate placement. Approximately 87% of all parolees have some history of substance abuse. A productive, lawful transition back into society depends upon the appropriate linkages to the community resources and services, which PYHIT provides to all its clients. 

PYHIT's parole program provides a total of 75 beds: 10 in New York City, 20 in Onondaga County, 30 in Schenectady, and 15 in Albany County. Residents receive counseling, life skills training, pre-employment services, education referrals, medical treatment, and random drug testing to ensure abstinence. PYHIT has achieved a less-than-10% recidivism rate in its other reintegration programs, and is striving to achieve that success in its new Parole Stabilization Residences.

For more information, see the table below for contacts and addresses to the parole residence nearest you.