About
Our Philosophy
We believe recovery comes first, always. Our organization is built on a foundation of principles driven by honesty, integrity, accountability and service. We are dedicated to creating a sustainable, healthy experience for our clients and their families regardless of where they are in their recovery journey. We do everything we can to ensure the safety and protect the recovery of our clients. Our transitional living residence and full array of recovery services are guided by our belief in the power of community and positive peer interaction. We are focused on continuing our clients’ momentum of positive change, and are committed to the long-term success of their journey in recovery. Our holistic approach incorporates wellness, continued education and career development. We recognize each client’s recovery and wellness journey will be unique and that is why we create customized recovery plans for every client, fueled with positive guidance and mindful self-work. Our goal is to release every one of our clients into a safe, sober and productive life that they are excited to live.


About
Our Property
Built in 1876, our Westchester residence is a newly renovated nine-bedroom country estate on three acres of land. We are located just outside of New York City – offering an ideal mix of town and country living. Clients can enjoy the peaceful local scenery on any of the nearby hiking trails and nature preserves or catch a quick train to Manhattan and experience everything the city has to offer.
About
Our Mission
Release is a New York based recovery solutions organization dedicated to helping families overcome the national epidemic of addiction. 23.5 million Americans over the age of 12 are addicted to drugs and alcohol with only 11% receiving treatment. Of the 11% who receive treatment, even fewer receive comprehensive after-care solutions. Release is committed to providing families with the wraparound services necessary to help their loved ones achieve recovery. Release was founded with the intention of creating a safe, healing community that would provide clients and their families the opportunity to experience a life in recovery. Collectively, the co-founders of Release have over 20 years of experience working in the addiction recovery field.

About
Our Founders
About
Our Team
Sandy Bassin
Director of Women’s Services
Neil Harman
Director of Men’s Services
Guy Rella
Program Director
Sally Sebastian
Program Director
Joe Zappone
Director of Operations
Ben Chertoff
Senior Support Staff
Rachelle Commodore-Dixon
Community Manager
Nancy Sanchez
Senior Community Support Specialist
Max Halper
Academic & Vocational Advisor
Steve Fraum
Recovery Coach & Client Support Specialist
Mario Diurno
Client Support Specialist
William Gold
Client Support Specialist
Thomas Grace
Client Support Specialist
Max Jones
Client Support Specialist
Shivani Mistry
Community Support Specialist
Lola Paz
House Caretaker
Heidi Pettersen
Community Support Specialist
Marshall Rogers
Client Support Specialist
Lucy Rorech
Community Support Specialist
Caryn Rude
Community Support Specialist
Avivit Wolly
Wellness Chef