New Director of Counseling and Shelter Services

November 7, 2018

In September, R. Kevin Douglas, LCSW-R, CASAC-MC, was appointed Director of Counseling and Shelter Services at St. Christopher’s Inn.

Kevin holds a Master’s Degree in Professional Studies (Humanistic & Multicultural Education) from SUNY New Paltz, as well as a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Fordham’s Graduate School of Social Services. He also holds a postgraduate certification from the National Institute for Psychotherapies and is a Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Master Counselor (CASAC-MC) and a Member of the National Association of Social Workers.

Kevin entered the field of human services in 1995, and has worked with numerous community-based agencies, hospitals, a residential school and as a field advisor for both Marist College and Fordham University.

Kevin shared, “I consider it a great honor to serve as the Director of Counseling & Shelter Services for the Inn. Throughout my career in the field of substance use disorder treatment, St. Christopher’s Inn has always been considered the best of the best. Working in other programs, time and time again the decision was to send the most challenging clients to St. Christopher’s Inn where they had the greatest chance of success. My goal in this new role is to continue this long-standing tradition of excellence and commitment to the men we serve. It is a privilege to work for and with the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement in their mission of healing and dedication to those struggling with the debilitating illness of addiction.”

The nurses are the best part of my day.

The admission process was as fast and painless as it could be.

The medical staff is excellent, they treated me with love and care.

Overall the program and facility at St. Christopher’s Inn is the best, bar none.

Family program is PERFECT please don’t change a thing.

I took part in the GED program and was quite satisfied. I haven’t taken the test yet, but I have very high hopes of passing.

Gained immense knowledge from lectures and treatment plan.

It is very spiritual and I needed the experience.

The care and concern by my counselor and supporting staff shows the love that I didn’t know existed.

Staff is unbelievable, saved my life.

The goals I have reached and the new ones I’ve developed while being here are something of a life changer for me in my future.

I was pleasantly surprised by the existence of the Coffee House. Music is a central and meditative part of my life. The ability to perform for my new brothers here and the staff was unexpected and made this an incredible journey.

I would have nothing if it wasn’t for SCI.

Great people, caring and responsive.

I would like to tell you how thankful I am to you for having this family program available. I want to say thank you for giving me exactly what I needed.

The experience of being here and becoming a member of the Brothers Christopher fraternity has changed my life. Being in the Friars house was a blessing. Their generosity gave me knowledge I will carry with me for the rest of my life.

Thank you for the privilege I was given to stay here in your house. God bless you all. I will always keep a piece of St. Christopher’s Inn in my heart.

I thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the hot meals, warm bed and unconditional love you so easily gave to me. I know if it were not for you, I would truly still be a lost soul.

The road to recovery is called Franciscan Way, and the door to happiness lies within the walls of St. Christopher’s Inn.

I never thought someone could care for a drug addict like me. You have shown me that I am worth something. May God bless you a million times.

Thank you for welcoming me in to your home, and granting me a scholarship for treatment. There’s not enough “thank-yous” I could say, so I’m going to show you by staying clean and living a peaceful sober life.

I want to thank you for everything—from my stay here to working in the Thrift Shop. I am so grateful for St. Christopher’s Inn and every staff member that represents this fantastic organization.

I was amazed by the unbelievable generosity of everyone at our Christmas party. A nice scarf and a collared shirt—I have been through hundreds in my life but I have never cared for any of them as I do for these. Thank you for giving me the best Christmas in many, many years.

I love this place. They have given me a place to sleep, food in my stomach, clothes on my back, and a chance at a first-class life. Recovery is here . . . all you have to do is want it!

Today, I am a sober man. I live an honest and simple life. I’m a reliable, employable productive member of society. I have dignity and self-worth and even self-love. All of these things are a direct result of the care and guidance given to me by the Friars and the staff at St. Christopher’s Inn. Some people call it a homeless shelter. I call it home.