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The Bellevue/NYU Program for Survivors of Torture provides comprehensive medical and mental health care, as well as social and legal services to survivors of torture and war traumas and their family members. In the past year alone we provided these multidisciplinary services to more than 600 people from 70 countries.
Since its inception in 1995, the Program has developed an international reputation for excellence in our clinical, educational and research activities. Our mission is to assist individuals and families subjected to torture and war trauma to re-build health, self-sufficient lives and to contribute knowledge and testimony to global efforts to end torture.
Program Updates
- PSOT Fundraising Event at Tibet House
PSOT is pleased to announce a fundraising event at Tibet House on February 5, 2010.
Register now to enjoy:
- Open access to the Tibet House art gallery
- Speaker Dr. Robert Thurman, noted Buddhist scholar and Columbia professor
- Speaker Dr. Allen Keller, PSOT director
- Cocktail hour
- Silent auction
- An opportunity to make a real difference
Where: Tibet House, 22 W. 15th Street, New York, NY
When: February 5, 2010, 6:30-8:30 PM
Donation: $75 per guestThanks to Dr. Caitlin Hardy for graciously offering to organize this event and to Tibet House for hosting us!
- PSOT Honors Jane Mayer and Richard Gottfried at its 2009 Benefit!
On Thursday, October 8, PSOT held its annual benefit in the Old Library at Bellevue Hospital. With your help, over 165 people attended and we raised over $15,000! Cristina Hernandez y Su Grupo International spiced up the evening with salsa and boleros. Pasang Dolma, a professional Tibetan singer performed for the group as well. We want to take this opportunity to say a big thank you to all who contributed to the evening. The event was only made possible because of your generosity and commitment to our program. We would also like to give a very special thanks to Jane Mayer and Richard Gottfried, our honorees, who both gave eloquent, inspiring speeches concerning advocacy on behalf of survivors of torture.
The money raised from the benefit will ensure that our patients receive the medical, mental health and social services they need in the weeks and months to come. During this time especially, your contributions are greatly appreciated. But it is not too late to support PSOT! Click on the link to the left to make a donation - Five Marathon Runners Raise Money for PSOT!
Five runners are preparing to run marathons to raise money for PSOT in the next couple of weeks. Carin Mirowitz and Hattie Hill will run the Columbus Marathon on October 18th, and John Wilkinson and Bethany Hetrick will run the New York Marathon on November 1st. In addition, Elior Shiloh has recently joined forces with the team and will be running the Philly Marathon on November 22nd on behalf of PSOT! Thank you, Elior!
Please come out and support PSOT and our five Marathon Runners at a Happy Hour on Tuesday, October 27th from 7 to 10 P.M.
What: Benefit Mixer
When: Tuesday, October 27 from 7 to 10 pm.
Where: Arctica Bar, Ice Room - 384 3rd Ave between 27th -28th St.
Goal: Raise money to provide medical and mental health care, as well as social and legal services to survivors of torture and war trauma and their family members.
Who: All friends of PSOT
How: Suggested donation of $10-15
$3-$4 beers, $6 martinis, some free food
Hope to see you there!
- PSOT Benefit is October 8, 2009
Dear Friends,
Please join us on October 8 for the Bellevue/NYU Program for Survivors of Torture (PSOT) 2009 Benefit. We will be honoring New Yorker Journalist Jane Mayer and New York State Assemblyman Dick Gottfried for their exceptional work in advocating against torture. We look forward to a wonderful evening and hope that you will come to support PSOT and acknowledge our honorees.
Sincerely,
Asher Aladjem, M.D.
Event Chair, Chief Psychiatrist, Bellevue/NYU Program for Survivors of Torture
Allen S. Keller, M.D.
Director, Bellevue/NYU Program for Survivors of Torture
RSVP and Purchase Tickets Until October 6 Online Here!
