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Whitney Young Health Albany

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Overview

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Flexible outpatient program that provides integrated addiction treatment, mental health services, and primary care under one organization. Clients have access to medications for addiction treatment (MAT), counseling, and care for co-occurring mental health conditions while continuing to live at home. Outpatient, intensive outpatient (IOP), telehealth, and medication management services help clients manage daily responsibilities while taking part in treatment. In addition to counseling, the program offers case management and practical support that connects clients to community and social services. This facility accepts private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and self-pay options.

Address

920 Lark Dr
Albany, NY 12207

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Ages Served

  • Seniors (Ages 65+)
  • Adults (Ages 26-64)
  • Young Adults (Ages 18-25)

Genders Accepted

  • Female
  • Male

Languages Served

  • English

Treatment

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

Special Programs

  • Adult men
  • Adult women
  • Past trauma
  • Mental health disorders

Integrated care

The facility follows a "whole-person" model and provides care from physicians, psychiatrists, licensed social workers, mental health clinicians, credentialed alcoholism and substance abuse counselors (CASACs), care coordinators, and peer support advocates. This is advantageous to clients looking to manage their substance use, physical health, and mental health within the same system.

Flexible outpatient treatment

Clients can continue living at home while accessing outpatient treatment, IOP, MAT, telehealth services, and medication management. Outpatient services are available Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) goes from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays. Methadone dosing is available Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Saturday mornings from 6:30 to 10:30 a.m. Walk-ins are welcome. Clients receiving medications also have access to counseling and behavioral therapies.

Support for co-occurring conditions

Clients experiencing co-occurring mental health disorders and addiction have access to treatment for both at this facility. They can take part in evidence-based therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and relapse prevention combined with trauma-related counseling, Matrix Model programming, family counseling, and the 12-Step program.

Recovery support beyond counseling

Services are available to support practical recovery needs. These include health education, case management, assistance obtaining social services and community resources, peer mentoring, discharge planning, aftercare, and naloxone education.

Facility transparency

  • Verified by Start Your Recovery: On July 27, 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

  • Anthem
  • Aetna
  • Carelon
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Highmark
  • Humana
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • EmblemHealth
  • Fidelis Care
  • MetroPlus Health Plan
  • Molina Healthcare
  • WellCare
  • 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.


Financial Assistance

  • Does offer Free
  • Does offer Payment assistance
  • Does offer Sliding fee scale

Treatment

Treatment Setting

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

Treatment Approaches

  • 12-step program 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
  • HIV early intervention services
  • Integrated health care
  • Mental health support
  • Suicide prevention support

Counseling and Education

  • Couples counseling
  • Family therapy
  • Group therapy
  • Hepatitis education and support
  • HIV/AIDS education and support
  • One-on-one counseling

Transition Support

  • Discharge and next steps planning
  • Ongoing recovery care
  • Overdose prevention and naloxone education

Testing & Pre-Treatment

  • Breathalyzer testing for alcohol
  • Comprehensive health checkup
  • Mental health assessment
  • Mental health screening
  • Oral fluid testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use assessment
  • Tuberculosis screening
  • Urine testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use screening

Amenities and Experiences

Settings

  • City

Policies

  • No smoking allowed
  • No vaping allowed

Ownership Type

  • Non-profit

Quality and Trust

B

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Whitney Young Health Albany
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