St. Christopher's Inn

What St. Christopher's Inn does

St. Christopher's Inn is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit residential substance use treatment organization founded in 1909 at Graymoor in Garrison, New York, operating as a ministry of the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement. The organization runs a 177-bed, OASAS-licensed (Part 820) residential treatment program on a 400-acre campus, housing approximately 180 men at any time and serving up to 1,200 men annually across 13 dormitories. Its core service is the Residential Redesign Treatment Services (Day Rehabilitation Program), a 24/7 long-term integrated treatment program offering individual and group counseling, medication management, Medication-Assisted Treatment (Suboxone, Vivitrol, Revia), 12-step meetings, and evidence-based modalities, supplemented by a Family Program, Creative Therapies (art, film, writing), a Smoking Cessation program, and Vocational Services. The continuum extends downstream to an 18-bed transitional living residence at San Damiano House & Farm (opened October 2017) and outward via a telehealth outpatient service for New York State residents (since 2020).

The organization's revenue model is a hybrid of Medicaid and private insurance reimbursement, charitable donations, and thrift shop proceeds. It accepts eight named Medicaid Managed Care plans plus Aetna and CDPHP private insurance, with Single Case Rate Agreements available for out-of-network carriers, and offers limited scholarships for clients who have exhausted resources. The 'That Nothing Be Lost' Thrift & Antique Shop generates supplemental revenue and serves as a vocational training site. Funding is anchored in 501(c)(3) donations, planned giving, donor-advised funds, and annual fundraising events including the Be the Bridge Walk for Recovery and the Tee Off Against Addiction Golf Fundraiser, supported by a separate St. Christopher's Inn Alumni Association (SCIAA) with chapters across the Northeast and Southeast United States.

Operational scale is defined by 51-100 employees, an executive team led by CEO Al Pistone, COO Dr. Sarah Ruback, and President & Spiritual Director Fr. Dennis Polanco, and clinical leadership under Medical Director Dr. Stephen Shapiro. The facility holds OASAS licensure (since 1996), NYS Department of Health Article 28 Diagnostic and Treatment Center licensure (since 1999), four consecutive three-year CARF accreditations (since 2009), and BBB, GuideStar Platinum, and LegitScript seals. HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 compliance govern patient data handling. The organization is unable to accept Medicare and is geographically constrained primarily to New York State, with alumni network presence extending into the broader Northeast and Southeast.

Name

St. Christopher's Inn

Legal name

St. Christopher's Inn, Inc.

Website

https://stchristophersinn-graymoor.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1909

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

St. Christopher's Inn is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating a 177-bed OASAS-licensed residential substance use treatment program for men in Garrison, New York, on a 400-acre Franciscan campus, funded through Medicaid reimbursement, private insurance, and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Substance Use Disorder Treatment

NAICS

Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (62322), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Substance Use Rehabilitation (Inpatient Rehab) (HLAFACAE)

Keywords

• Residential addiction treatment
• Substance use recovery
• Medication assisted treatment
• Transitional living services
• Behavioral health treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Garrison

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization (EIN: 13-3668321), St. Christopher's Inn relies heavily on donations from individuals, families, and benefactors to offset operational costs including shelter, meals, clothing, and basic medical care.
2. Medicaid and Insurance Reimbursement: The organization receives payment through Medicaid (active, pending, and most Managed Care Payers) and private insurance plans including Aetna and CDPHP. Single Case Rate Agreements may be developed with out-of-network carriers.
3. Thrift Shop Proceeds: The 'That Nothing Be Lost' Thrift & Antique Shop generates revenue from sale of donated merchandise, with proceeds supporting St. Christopher's Inn operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

St. Christopher's Inn is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit substance use treatment community for men operated by the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement. It delivers an OASAS-licensed residential treatment program (Residential Redesign Treatment Services / Day Rehabilitation Program) complemented by medication-assisted treatment, individual and group therapy, telehealth, family services, vocational training, and transitional living at San Damiano Farm. The continuum of care spans shelter, residential treatment, outpatient/telehealth, and supported living on a 400-acre Graymoor campus in Garrison, NY.

Product overview

St. Christopher's Inn is a substance use recovery community for men operated by the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement. The organization offers a comprehensive continuum of care centered on its OASAS-licensed residential treatment program (Residential Redesign Treatment Services/Day Rehabilitation Program), which is complemented by Telehealth outpatient services, Creative Therapies (art, film, writing), Medication Assisted Treatment, Family Program, Smoking Cessation, and Vocational Services. Transitional living support is provided through San Damiano House & Farm. Additional community-focused offerings include a Narcan Training program, 12 Step Audio Reflections, Alumni Association, and a Thrift & Antique Shop that provides vocational training opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• San Damiano House & Farm: Transitional living ministry of the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement dedicated to serving men in recovery from addictions, offering housing and vocational training through farming activities.
• St. Christopher's Inn Alumni Association (SCIAA)
• That Nothing Be Lost Thrift & Antique Shop

Products and services

• Residential Redesign Treatment Services (Day Rehabilitation Program)
• Residential Shelter / Accommodations Dormitory-style housing for men in need, offering temporary residential shelter while they focus on healing and recovery. Includes lockers, clothing room, and on-site laundry services. The 400-acre Graymoor campus has 177 beds across 13 dormitories.
• Telehealth Programs Virtual outpatient addiction treatment and ongoing recovery programs accessible to New York residents aged 18+, offering individual sessions and relapse prevention through HIPAA-compliant online platforms (Tuesday and Thursday evenings 6:00pm-7:00pm).
• Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Medication-assisted treatment program using Suboxone, Revia, and Vivitrol to ease withdrawal symptoms, relieve cravings, and support successful treatment retention for opioid and alcohol use disorders.
• Creative Therapies Program Holistic initiative including Film Fest, therapeutic creative writing, and art therapy for emotional and spiritual growth. Features the Spiritual Metamorphosis project and Graffiti Wall for resident self-expression, led by a clinical art therapist and spiritual director.
• Family Program Family involvement and support services that recognize addiction as a family disease, connecting family members with community resources, educational opportunities, and supportive services for holistic recovery.
• Smoking Cessation Program Five-week voluntary program helping residents address tobacco addiction simultaneously with chemical dependency treatment, including educational content, support groups, and graduation with certificate.
• Vocational Services Vocational training program offering hands-on experience at San Damiano Farm (horticulture), dining room (hospitality), and grounds maintenance, with opportunities to earn vocational certificates.
• San Damiano House & Farm (Transitional Living) 18-bed transitional living residence for men who completed treatment, offering continued outpatient treatment, vocational farming skills, and phased reintegration to independent living.
• Narcan Training Free monthly virtual training on administering Narcan (Naloxone) for opioid overdose reversal, providing kits with two doses and personal certification cards to participants.
• That Nothing Be Lost Thrift & Antique Shop Thrift shop providing vocational experience for residents in retail skills, housed in a 1916 stone building, with proceeds supporting St. Christopher's Inn operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Of tracked clients, 81% remained engaged in treatment and 92% remained clean within one month of completing treatment (2016 data, tracked for one-year post-discharge).
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Franciscan Friars of the AtonementflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Christopher's Inn is a ministry of the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement. The Friars provide spiritual leadership, the facility grounds (Graymoor), and the founding mission of Franciscan hospitality. Men live in the home of the Friars while receiving treatment. The relationship is fundamental to the organization's identity and operations.
• Medicaid Managed Care PayerscoreOthersAccepts multiple Medicaid Managed Care plans including Affinity/Molina, Amidacare, CDPHP, Empire/Anthem Healthplus, Fidelis, HIP/GHI Medicaid, Metroplus, and United Healthcare for reimbursement of treatment services.
• Aetna and CDPHP (Private Insurance)coreOthersPrivate insurance accepted for residential and outpatient treatment services. Single Case Rate Agreements may be developed with other insurance carriers.
• Philipstown Behavioral Health HubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership to strengthen the network of care supporting sustained, long-term recovery. Leaders from both organizations meet to explore new collaborations.
• Highlands CurrentminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal news coverage of St. Christopher's Inn events including softball field blessing and season kickoff.
• NewsdayminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional media coverage of Hudson Valley thrift shopping opportunities and organization activities.
• Putnam County Department of Social ServicescoreOthersSNAP benefits are applied for and provided through Putnam County Department of Social Services for residents.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Samaritan Daytop Village: One of the largest residential substance use treatment and behavioral health providers in New York State, operating multiple OASAS-licensed programs and serving thousands of clients annually. Directly comparable in service mix (residential treatment, MAT, outpatient) and NYS regulatory framework.
• Odyssey House: NYC-based nonprofit operating OASAS-licensed residential substance use treatment, outpatient, and family programs. Directly comparable in operating model, target population (low-income adults with SUD), and reliance on Medicaid reimbursement.
• Caron Treatment Centers: Pennsylvania-headquartered nonprofit operating residential SUD treatment programs with a faith-informed component, similar in CARF accreditation, continuum-of-care model, and donation-supported revenue mix to St. Christopher's Inn.
• Phoenix House: National nonprofit provider of residential and outpatient substance use and behavioral health treatment with strong Northeast presence. Operates OASAS-equivalent licensed residential programs comparable in scope and regulatory profile to St. Christopher's Inn.
• Gateway Foundation: Nonprofit operating residential and outpatient substance use treatment programs across multiple U.S. states with CARF accreditation and MAT offerings. Directly comparable in residential treatment model, payer mix, and CARF-accredited continuum of care.
• Ashley Addiction Treatment: Maryland-based nonprofit residential substance use treatment provider with primary program length, MAT offerings, and family program comparable to St. Christopher's Inn. Similar faith-informed heritage (originally Father Martin's Ashley) and CARF-accredited operation.
• Mountainside Treatment Center: Connecticut-based nonprofit operating residential and outpatient substance use treatment programs serving the Northeast U.S. Comparable in size, CARF accreditation, MAT integration, and continuum-of-care service design.
• Valley Hope Association: Midwest-based nonprofit residential SUD treatment operator with 16+ facilities, comparable in CARF-accredited continuum-of-care model, MAT offerings, and donor-supported funding mix.

Broad incumbents

• Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation: The largest nonprofit addiction treatment provider in the U.S., operating residential and outpatient SUD programs nationwide. Comparable in CARF accreditation, 12-step integration, and alumni network model, though at vastly larger scale and with broader geographic footprint.

Regional players

• Wellbridge Addiction Treatment and Research: Long Island, NY-based addiction treatment provider operating residential programs under New York State regulatory framework comparable to OASAS-licensed SCI. Regional peer reflecting geographic overlap with St. Christopher's Inn's Northeast catchment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/StChristophersInn
• Facebookfacebook.com/stchristophersinn
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stchristophersinn
• Instagraminstagram.com/atonementfriars
• Xx.com/SCIatGraymoor

Compliance6 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

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