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Housing Works Community Healthcare

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Overview

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Housing Works Community Healthcare in New York City is dedicated to serving marginalized communities, including LGBTQ+ individuals and those affected by HIV/AIDS. They provide integrated care, such as primary care, mental health services, and substance use treatment, all under one roof. Their harm reduction approach is central to their mission. Financial barriers are minimized with sliding scale fees and acceptance of various insurance plans, including those from Anthem. This facility blends medical and social services to meet the needs of individuals facing addiction and chronic illnesses. The community-based model ensures support and connection, which are vital for recovery.

Address

2640 Pitkin Avenue, Lower Level
Brooklyn, NY 11208

Directions

Ages Served

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

Genders Accepted

  • Female
  • Male

Languages Served

  • Sign language
  • Creole
  • English

Treatment

  • Outpatient (methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment)
  • Regular outpatient treatment

Special Programs

  • Court referrals
  • Mental health disorders

Cost and Insurance

Insurance Accepted

  • Anthem
  • Aetna
  • Carelon
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Highmark
  • Humana
  • Optum
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Other Private Insurance
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • 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 offer Sliding fee scale

Treatment

Treatment Setting

  • Outpatient (methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment)
  • Regular outpatient treatment

Treatment Approaches

  • Anger control support
  • Brief intervention
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Matrix Model program
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Relapse prevention support
  • Substance use counseling
  • Trauma-focused counseling

Additional Support and Services

  • Case management support
  • Help with transportation
  • HIV early intervention services
  • Mental health support
  • Social skills training

Counseling and Education

  • Couples counseling
  • Family therapy
  • 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
  • Ongoing recovery care
  • Overdose prevention and naloxone education
  • Post-discharge follow-up

Testing & Pre-Treatment

  • Community outreach and support
  • Comprehensive health checkup
  • Hepatitis B testing
  • Hepatitis C testing
  • Mental health assessment
  • Mental health screening
  • Oral fluid testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use assessment
  • Temporary support for clients
  • Testing for HIV
  • Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections
  • Tobacco use assessment
  • Tuberculosis screening
  • Urine testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use screening

Amenities and Experiences

Policies

  • No smoking allowed
  • No vaping allowed

Ownership Type

  • Non-profit

Quality and Trust


Housing Works Community Healthcare
Call 718-277-0386

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