UNITAS will always be the program that I can say actually changed my ways of thinking and I can go as far as

saying it changed my life.

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Anthony M.

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All youth, older and younger are linked together in a design that simulates functional family life which we refer to as a "symbolic family."

Symbolic Family Caretaker Network

Since children communicate their needs primarily through play, such experiences of an athletic, artistic, fun and educational nature are provided

Therapeutic Play

School Based Services

UNITAS implements three Evidence Based Programs in the schools in which we work in, Botvin’s Life Skills, The Mendez Foundation’s Too Good for Drugs and Violence, and Responding in Peaceful and Positive Ways (RiPP).

OASAS

NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services

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A Message from our Executive Director

Greeting to all, who have come to this page to learn about UNITAS Therapeutic Community, an organization that has been in existence for the past 48 years. As the Executive Director, my vision is nothing less than to see this organization continue to realize the full potential of every child and their family that walk through our door. Through utilizing our unique UNITAS model and five different evidence based models, we are endeavored to expand our effectiveness in saving and building lives through offering clinical, psychoeducational and educational strategies that transcends all cultures to drive a new era of human development, positive growth, and building of productive communities.

I am inviting you to join us on our journey as we strive to serve more than 1200 individuals this year. Like many Community Based Organizations, we are facing financial constraints due to cuts in program funding, but we are nonetheless committed to continue our work without compromise. If it is your wish to support the organization with a monetary tax deductible contribution, you may do so by clicking the donate button on this page. We also accept in kind support and other donated assets. .

May you have a wonderful time learning about UNITAS, and thank you for your support.

Dr. Ian S. Amritt Ph.D, F.A.C.P.

Unitas is Funded by the NYS Office of Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Services (OASAS), with other financial support from The Hispanic Federation, The Friends of Unitas, The New York Yankees Stadium Community Benefits Fund and private contributions.