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Life Recovery Center

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Overview

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Residential addiction treatment is available within a health and teaching hospital system that also provides inpatient and outpatient care for adults with substance use concerns. Inpatient detoxification and onsite medical services are also available within the treatment center. Residential clients stay in private rooms. They also have access to dedicated individual and group counseling spaces, dining areas, and recreational spaces. The program also connects to an established psychiatric care system. This facility accepts private insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid.

Address

1285 Fulton Avenue, 5th Floor
Bronx, NY 10456

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Ages Served

  • Adults (Ages 26-64)
  • Young Adults (Ages 18-25)

Genders Accepted

  • Female
  • Male

Languages Served

  • Sign language
  • English

Treatment

  • Long-term residential

Special Programs

  • Service members
  • Adult men
  • Adult women
  • Court referrals
  • Military families
  • Past domestic violence
  • Past sexual abuse
  • Past trauma
  • Mental health disorders
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Pregnant/postpartum
  • Veterans
  • Pain management
  • Seniors
  • Young adults

Onsite medical support

Residential treatment for clients with substance use concerns is supported by a larger health and teaching hospital system. Medical services are available onsite to address health concerns that may occur alongside substance use. Additionally, psychiatric and chemical dependency services are available through the larger system.

Private rooms and shared spaces

Clients can stay in private rooms during treatment. The facility also offers dedicated separate group meeting rooms and individual counseling rooms to support privacy for one-on-one and group-based care. Dedicated dining and recreational areas are also available for clients to use during downtime.

Multiple substance use treatment programs

Residential care is one of several substance use treatment programs available through the facility. Inpatient and outpatient treatment are also available, along with an inpatient detoxification unit. These programs provide treatment in different settings and at different levels of intensity to support clients with a wide range of substance use concerns.

Community-focused health system

The facility's programs are part of a health system that serves the South and Central Bronx and focuses on providing accessible, comprehensive, and equitable care based on community needs. It also works alongside community organizations, government agencies, labor unions, and other providers as part of its broader community service efforts.

Facility transparency

  • Verified by Start Your Recovery: On August 20, 2026, our research team conducted a comprehensive review of this facility's advertising claims, registrations from public health departments, national accrediting bodies, and SAMHSA.

Cost and Insurance

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Optum
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • EmblemHealth
  • Fidelis Care
  • Healthfirst
  • Humana Medicare
  • Magellan
  • MetroPlus Health Plan
  • Oscar
  • WellCare
  • State insurance

Disclaimer: Additional insurance plans may be accepted. Please contact the provider directly to confirm current coverage details, as this information may change.


Cost

$ - Low Cost Facility

Cost ratings are our best estimates to help guide you, not guarantees. Actual costs may vary with treatment, insurance, and other factors. While we aim for accuracy, details may change.

Financial Assistance

  • Does not offer Free
  • Does offer Payment assistance
  • Does not offer Sliding fee scale

Treatment

Treatment Setting

  • Long-term residential

Treatment Approaches

  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Relapse prevention support
  • Substance use counseling
  • Trauma-focused counseling

Additional Support and Services

  • Case management support
  • Social skills training

Counseling and Education

  • General health education services
  • Group therapy
  • Hepatitis education and support
  • HIV/AIDS education and support
  • One-on-one counseling
  • Substance use education
  • Tobacco and vaping cessation counseling

Transition Support

  • Discharge and next steps planning
  • Overdose prevention and naloxone education

Testing & Pre-Treatment

  • Breathalyzer testing for alcohol
  • Intervention and education support
  • Mental health screening
  • Oral fluid testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use assessment
  • Tobacco use assessment
  • Urine testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use screening

Amenities and Experiences

Room Amenities

  • Private rooms

Settings

  • City

Policies

  • No vaping allowed
  • Smoking allowed anywhere

Ownership Type

  • Non-profit

Quality and Trust

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