I blogged about this problem since Feb 2015. Here’s what I’ve learned:

– Samaritan Counseling Center will not formally acknowledge any problem with or complaint about 12-step referrals made directly after complaints about 12-step coercion.

– Therapists at Samaritan, other than the Executive Director, will privately acknowledge the problem, but records show that the official position is not what either the therapist or client would reasonably conclude.

– New York State will not formally acknowledge any problem with or complaint about 12-step coercion

– Complaints are removed from medical records

– Petitions are completely ignored

– NASW social work ethics codes do not apply to two-hatters

– Complaints are passed off as personality disorders or mental retardation.

I think there are other conclusions, but this is enough for now.