Counselors and therapists can help you identify factors that underly your substance use, to avoid triggers, to strengthen your motivation, and to navigate treatment options. They can also team with certified professionals to administer medication-assisted treatment. More on counseling.
The state can refer you to local counseling and treatment options.
The Dale Association is a not-for-profit organization providing an umbrella of human services for adults of all ages. Each service has the goal of enhancing the quality of life for people.
Cayuga Centers offers innovative treatment programs aimed at rebuilding family relationships and/or returning youth to their families, homes, or independent living situations.
RAICES’ mission is to respond to the unmet needs of the Latino, African American, and low-income communities, seeking to improve their quality of life through advocacy and behavioral health services.
We offer Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Child Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Workshops, Teletherapy, Psychological Testing, and Medication Management
Database of physicians specializing in addiction recovery, provided by the American Board of Preventive Medicine.
Referrals to local treatment options, provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Available in English and Spanish 24/7, 365 days a year.
One-on-one support for parents or loved ones of adolescents misusing substances.
Directory of specialists who treat co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, provided by the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry.
Local counselors and therapists focusing on addiction recovery.
Answers to questions about mental health conditions, treatment options, and related topics. The HelpLine can be reached Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. ET.
Help for individuals and loved ones in navigating local mental health resources, including support groups, rehab, socialization, and housing services.
Physicians authorized by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to treat patients for opioid dependency using medicine.
American Psychological Association member psychologists.
Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center (MAT/non-MAT)
Sertoma Centre’s Community Mental Health and Counseling is a top Mental Health Provider in the south suburbs of Chicago.
Support groups provide a space for getting social support, a sense of empowerment, and motivation from people who have faced — or are facing — similar challenges and circumstances. More on support groups.
The Dale Association is a not-for-profit organization providing an umbrella of human services for adults of all ages. Each service has the goal of enhancing the quality of life for people.
Adapted from Alcoholics Anonymous. Focuses on recovery from addiction rather than an individual substance.
12-step program open to anyone who thinks they may have a drinking problem. Seeks to provide a supportive environment for getting and living sober. Has spiritual aspects.
Popular alternative to 12-step programs. Uses cognitive therapy techniques, and seeks to change behaviors that trigger substance misuse.
In-person meetings and phone calls focusing on the challenges of parenting someone who is misusing substances. Includes religious aspects but is open to all.
Anonymous meetings for those affected by someone else's drinking. Focuses on navigating common experiences.
Get involved with local non-profits working to change perceptions, policies, and laws to improve the lives of those in the recovery community. Many of these organizations also provide peer recovery support service.
Anonymous meetings for those affected by someone else's drug use. Focuses on navigating common experiences.
12-step meetings for those seeking to stop using marijuana, focusing on shared experiences and empowerment.
For those seeking to address substance use and mental health issues using the 12 steps.
For those who want to stop using crystal meth. Follows the 12-step program.
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Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment Centers Near Me
Location can be an important factor to consider for rehab centers, particularly for outpatients who need to limit travel time. But in some cases, it’s better to be treated farther from home, such as when you need to avoid temptations or bad influences.
There are hundreds of rehab centers in and near NYC to help people stop using drugs or alcohol and learn to live a healthy life. The largest number of centers are located in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the Bronx, but facilities are also available in Queens and Staten Island.
Choosing the Right Treatment
Start Your Recovery provides critical guidance on how to choose a rehab center that has the best treatment options for your needs and circumstances. You also can call 1-888-NYC-WELL (1-888-692-9355) or text WELL to 65173 to reach a citywide, 24/7 confidential information and referral service for NYC. The service is operated by Vibrant Emotional Health on behalf of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
Centers in and near NYC provide many options. They include:
Cost Considerations
Assistance is available in NYC to help pay for the cost of treatment, through health insurance or other means.
Residential Support Options
Inpatient rehab is also called residential rehab because you live at the rehab facility — typically for three to six weeks at short-term facilities and for six months to a year at long-term treatment centers. Learn more about the pros and cons of inpatient rehab.
Compared with outpatient centers, residential rehab centers are not as common in and near NYC, but there are still dozens of options, with the highest number in Manhattan and the fewest in Staten Island.
Outpatient Support Options
Outpatient rehab involves daily treatment at a facility but allows patients to continue to live at home as they recover. Learn more about the pros and cons of outpatient rehab.
There are hundreds of outpatient facilities in and near NYC. Manhattan has the highest number of them, followed by Brooklyn and the Bronx — all offering dozens of options. The number of outpatient centers drops to about 20 in Queens and a handful in Staten Island.
Local Government Programs
Good Samaritan Law
The New York State 911 Good Samaritan Law allows people to call 911 without fear of arrest if they are experiencing a drug or alcohol overdose that requires emergency medical care or if they witness someone overdosing.
While the 911 Good Samaritan Law does protect you from arrest in most circumstances, it does not forbid arrest for felony possession of a controlled substance totaling 8 ounces or more, the sale or intent to sell controlled substances, an open warrant for your arrest, and violation of probation or parole.