Backstretch Employee Service Team (BEAT)

B.e.s.t. Operates a New York state licensed drug and alcohol treatment program and provides subsidies for eligible Backstretch workers for the purpose of subsidizing significant portions of the cost of their health insurance. B.e.s.t. Subcontracts northwell health and saratoga hospital to provide primary health care at belmont park and at the saratoga racecourse. The organization's three largest accomplishments are as follows; 1. The successful operation of two primary health care clinics which provide equal as needed care for insurance eligible and insurance ineligible Backstretch workers. 2. Renewal of english as a second language classes and citizenship preparation classes. 3. Provision of case management services for hundreds of Backstretch workers.