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Margaret A. Stutzman Addiction Treatment Center

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Overview

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State-operated residential addiction treatment facility in Buffalo offering short-term, 24-hour care with a trauma-informed approach. The center specializes in treating women, pregnant and parenting clients, and people with co-occurring mental health conditions. Group therapy is a central part of programming, helping clients develop skills for daily life and prepare for outpatient care. Stays typically last 2 to 6 weeks, and each client works with a primary counselor to coordinate treatment. Fees are based on the client's ability to pay, and no one is denied treatment because they cannot afford it.

Address

360 Forest Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14213

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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

  • Hospital inpatient treatment
  • Short-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

State-operated, short-term residential substance use treatment

Margaret A. Stutzman Addiction Treatment Center is designed for clients who need a higher level of care due to medical or mental health complications, a need for 24/7 supervision, or a difficult living environment. Each client works with a primary counselor who coordinates their treatment. Clients typically stay in the 33-bed state-operated facility for 2 to 6 weeks.

Specialized care for various populations

The facility offers specialty treatment to various populations, including women, pregnant women, parents, and trauma survivors, as well as clients experiencing addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions. Programming uses a trauma-informed approach that considers trauma, mental health needs, and family circumstances.

Treatment based on group therapy with a focus on addiction and mental health needs

Group therapy is the central treatment approach, with programming focusing on skills for living without substances and preparing for continued outpatient treatment. Individual counseling and family counseling are also available. Clients can access medications for addiction treatment (MAT) when clinically appropriate and can receive integrated primary care, HIV and hepatitis testing, and treatment for certain physical health conditions.

Preparing clients for outpatient treatment and everyday stability

In this program, residential rehabilitation is seen as the first step toward recovery rather than a standalone solution. The facility can offer support for discharge planning and continuing care, including peer support, housing assistance, employment counseling or training, and help accessing community services.

How we researched this facility

  • Reviewed by: Jennifer Trimbee, registered nurse, content writer, and strategist, reviewed the research findings and wrote this facility profile on October 22, 2026.
  • Facility data research: On September 8, 2026, our research team reviewed the facility’s website and information from public health departments, national accrediting organizations, and SAMHSA to verify facility details.

Cost and Insurance

Insurance Accepted

  • Medicaid
  • IHS-funded
  • State insurance
  • Some Private 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 not offer Payment assistance
  • Does not offer Sliding fee scale

Treatment

Treatment Setting

  • Hospital inpatient treatment
  • Short-term residential

Treatment Approaches

  • 12-step program support
  • Anger control support
  • Brief intervention
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Incentive-based therapy
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Relapse prevention support
  • Substance use counseling
  • Trauma-focused counseling

Additional Support and Services

  • Case management support
  • Domestic violence 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

  • Breathalyzer testing for alcohol
  • Community outreach and support
  • Comprehensive health checkup
  • Hepatitis B testing
  • Hepatitis C testing
  • Mental health assessment
  • Mental health screening
  • Monitoring for metabolic syndrome
  • 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

Activities

  • Job training
  • Life skills workshops

Settings

  • City

Policies

  • No smoking allowed
  • No vaping allowed

Ownership Type

  • Government (State)

Quality and Trust

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Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities

CARF reviews rehab programs to make sure they provide respectful, effective, and personalized care. For addiction treatment, CARF uses standards developed with the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), so this accreditation shows the program follows trusted, evidence-based guidelines for treating substance use.

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Margaret A. Stutzman Addiction Treatment Center
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How we research treatment facilities

Across the site, our team has conducted over 1,000 pre-admissions calls to better understand the patient experience, interviewed facility clinical leaders, performed facility background checks, and compared our information against trusted public data sources.

Our research process begins with data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), accrediting bodies including The Joint Commission and CARF, government licensing agencies, and other trusted sources. From there, our team conducts significant original research, including:

- Pre-admissions calls: We speak with admissions staff to get a candid picture of patient experience.

- Background checks: We review complaints from past clients, media reports, actions taken by accrediting bodies, and positive recognition from notable organizations.

- Clinical interviews: We have in-depth conversations with clinical leadership, often lasting up to one hour, that give us a better understanding of clinical care.

- Data partnerships: We ingest and analyze exclusive data that provides information about in-network insurance status, cost, and more.

Research varies by facility. Each facility profile shows which research steps we completed and when each step was last performed. Learn more about our research process and background checks.

How we evaluate treatment facilities

These data help us develop a Trust Score for each facility—a simple letter grade that helps you assess how much confidence to place in a facility based on the information available to us. Trust Score considers accreditation, operating history, notable recognition, and concerns identified during our background check. Our Trust Score is an objective rating that is never influenced by advertiser payment. Learn more about our Trust Score methodology.

Important disclaimer

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