NYC Drug Treatment Courts
NEW YORK CITY CRIMINAL COURT: DRUG COURT INITIATIVE
Screening Treatment & Enhancement Part (STEP) - Brooklyn

STEP Staff



Staff

Mia Santiago
Project Director II
347.404.9550
mgsantia@nycourts.gov

Robert Rivera
Resource Coordinator II
347.404.9549
rrrivera@nycourts.gov

Melinda Pavia
Resource Coordinator I
347.404.9557
mepavia@nycourts.gov

Theresa Good
Case Manager I
347.404.9551
tgood@nycourts.gov

Miriam Famania
Vocational/Educational Case Manager
347.404.9560
mfamania@nycourts.gov

Suela Xhymerti
Case Manager I
347.404.9509
sxhymert@nycourts.gov

Lyndon Harding
Case Technician
347.404.9616

Note

While you are in a treatment program, the Judge, prosecutor, your lawyer and your case manager will monitor your progress in treatment. Your case manager will be in constant contact with your treatment program staff.

After you first meet, your Case Manager will develop a Treatment Plan. Your Treatment Plan will explain the following things:

  • Attendance at a substance abuse treatment program
  • Regular drug and alcohol testing Medical screening
  • Attendance at an educational/vocational program
  • Participation in self-help groups

Your Case Manager will also help you with other areas of your life according to your individual needs.