Faculty

Adelya Urmanche, Ph.D.

Dr. Adelya Urmanche is trained as a clinical psychologist and received her PhD from Adelphi University. She currently works at Mount Sinai Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City.

Dolores A. Jewell, J.D., Ph.D.

Dr. Jewell has over 40 years of experience in both mental health and addiction treatment services, as a psychologist and administrator. Prior to joining the faculty at Outreach, Dr. Jewell was the Deputy Executive Director at Rockland Psychiatric Center.

Desiree Hamilton, CASAC

As a Qualified Health Professional, Desiree is a NYS Licensed Mental Health Counselor and NYS Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor at the Masters Level.

Andre B. Toussaint, Ph.D

Andre B. Toussaint is an adjunct instructor at Outreach Training Institute (OTI), where he previously obtained his CASAC-T certification in 2015 and worked as an Adolescent Substance Abuse Counselor at its in-patient facility from 2015-2017.

Elva Aguilar

Elva has been working for Outreach for 8 years. Favorite Quote: “I will not have my life narrowed down. I will not bow down to somebody else’s whim or to […]

Suzanne Soganics, LMSW, CASAC

Suzanne Soganics is the Director of Outreach House II in Brentwood, a residential program for adolescents. She began her career at Outreach in 1996 as an overnight counselor moving up the ranks to her current position.

Robert Wright, LMSW, CASAC Master Counselor, MAC

Robert Wright, LMSW, CASAC Master Counselor, MAC, is Senior Trainer for Outreach Training Institute (OTI), who as a member of the core faculty, leads group discussions and experiential learning activities, as well as teaches CASAC and professional development courses, extending

Henry Moultrie Jr., CASAC, NCAC I, CRPA

Henry Moultrie, Jr. has nearly 20 years of experience in the behavioral sciences field with expertise in substance abuse counseling, recovery coaching and peer-related services, as well as program management.

Merrit Hartblay, MSW, CASAC

Merrit Hartblay began his career as a substance abuse counselor in 2011, and is a Chemical Dependency Counselor/Case Manager for Seafield Outpatient in Manhasset, N.Y.