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ECMC -  Downtown Clinical Services

ECMC - Downtown Clinical Services

Drug Rehab Center in Buffalo, New York

  • Substance Abuse
  • Opioid Addiction
  • Drug Addiction

ECMC - Downtown Clinical Services in Buffalo, NY offers a range of treatment services for addiction and substance abuse, including aftercare support, drug rehab, outpatient services, detoxification, and inpatient treatment.

About This New York Facility

ECMC - Downtown Clinical Services is a reputable treatment facility located in Buffalo, NY. This facility specializes in addressing a range of issues including opioid addiction, substance abuse, drug addiction, and mental health concerns. As a testament to their commitment to quality care, ECMC - Downtown Clinical Services is accredited by SAMHSA, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. They offer various levels of care including aftercare support, drug rehab, outpatient services, detoxification, and inpatient treatment. Additionally, ECMC - Downtown Clinical Services accepts private health insurance, making their services more accessible to individuals seeking help.

ECMC - Downtown Clinical Services in Buffalo, NY provides a comprehensive range of services to address addiction and substance abuse. They offer aftercare support, allowing individuals to receive continued guidance and assistance even after completing their treatment program. The facility also provides drug rehab services, offering structured programs and therapies to help individuals overcome their addiction. ECMC - Downtown Clinical Services offers outpatient services, which can be a suitable option for those who prefer a more flexible treatment approach. For individuals in need of medical supervision and support during detoxification, the facility provides detox services. In addition, ECMC - Downtown Clinical Services offers inpatient treatment programs for individuals requiring more intensive care. Overall, ECMC - Downtown Clinical Services is dedicated to providing comprehensive and accessible treatment options for those struggling with addiction and substance abuse.

Genders
  • Male
  • Female
  • Gender Exclusive Center
  • Ages
  • Children
  • Teenagers
  • Adults
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Modality
  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Groups
  • Additional
  • LGBTQ+ Allied
  • Hearing Impaired
  • Veteran Specific
  • Additional Languages
  • Hearing-Impaired
  • Multiple Centers
  • Accreditations

    SAMHSA

    Conditions and Issues Treated

    Rehab centers in New York exist to help individuals bounce back from substance abuse. Drug addiction refers to the use of illegal drugs and improper use of prescription drugs. Substance abuse includes all problems that stem out from using psychoactive substances. Centers like ECMC - Downtown Clinical Services are here to help.

    Opioids are a set of drugs prescribed for pain relief. Opioid addiction for New York residents refers to the compulsive seeking of opioids, even when they are not required medically. Treatment involves medication-assisted therapy in which medicines, counseling, and behavioral therapies are all utilized at ECMC - Downtown Clinical Services.

    Opioid Addiction, Substance Abuse 

    Levels of Care Offered at ECMC - Downtown Clinical Services

    This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Drug Rehab, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.

    An outpatient treatment program is set up to help with alcohol or drug addiction, or a co-occurring disorder. The patient must attend the New York facility for their therapy and other programs but are able to return home each night. The frequency of mandatory attendance decreases after much of ECMC - Downtown Clinical Services‘s program is complete.

    Aftercare support refers to the follow-up care provided after the initial rehab program. The quality of aftercare support plays an important role in preventing relapses and sustains recovery. Aftercare support at ECMC - Downtown Clinical Services is personalized according to the needs of the patient in New York.

    Therapies & Programs

    Therapy for couples decreases unhealthy behavior in a relationship that can trigger addiction. Either, or both, members of the couple will be improved by this. This treatment administered by ECMC - Downtown Clinical Services still targets addiction and can also make a relationship healthier through a variety of methods.

    Addiction is a family disease. Family therapy is a common tool that is used during inpatient treatment. While living with active addiction in Buffalo, New York, it is impossible for family members not to be affected. In order to have the greatest chances for long term sobriety, healing any family trauma and dysfunctional communications is important. Family therapy aims to heal and rebalance unhealthy roles and habits.

    Group therapy occurs in a group setting as opposed to a one on one setting. It benefits patients by providing a feeling of support and letting them know they are not alone. Patients at ECMC - Downtown Clinical Services also learn to build trust and understanding and gain perspective through discussions.

    After experiencing trauma, it’s crucial to look for a facility that can provide trauma therapy. This approach zeroes in on the traumatic incidents that a patient has encountered in the past, recent or not. It’s been widely known that trauma can make an individual resort to alcohol or other substances to mask their troubles and pain. Trauma can originate from domestic violence, sexual abuse, an early encounter with death, sexual assault, and many more. The goal of trauma therapy at ECMC - Downtown Clinical Services in Buffalo, NY is to help the patient see beyond the trauma and move forward. Mental health professionals will facilitate the patient’s journey and see to it that he or she is no longer a victim of his or her traumatic experiences and has wholly regained his or her personal power.

    DBT, also known as dialectical behavior therapy, is a form of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) that helps people understand how their thoughts, behaviors, and feelings all connect. This can give them more control over their actions, effectively stopping self-harm ideations and attempts in some patients. It can also help put people in control over some mental struggles, like borderline personality disorder.

    Most individuals suffering from addiction have low self-awareness, so they end up making poor decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is suitable for patients recovering from an addiction of any kind. Through it, patients become more aligned with their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, giving them a better opportunity to respond appropriately to temptations and negative feelings.

    This therapy modality at ECMC - Downtown Clinical Services in Buffalo, NY strengthens a person’s ability to stay on top of their emotional state and learn new stress management techniques so they won’t give in to the temptations easily. Moreover, CBT helps people communicate and express their emotions well, which can be vital in relapse management. CBT is also suitable for managing co-occurring disorders like depression and bipolar illness.

    Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy sees a person suffering from substance addiction to have illogical reasoning, counterproductive actions, and does not see things clearly. REBT at ECMC - Downtown Clinical Services in Buffalo, NY deals with cognition, images, and behavior extensively to rectify the client’s bad habits. The process calls for practice, reiteration, and bolstering the new way of thinking being introduced to the patient.

    A 12-Step Program is a common method that is used to treat addiction. This format is used for both drug and alcohol treatment. It is extremely popular and successful for large numbers of people. It is a relatively simple set of steps that are done continuously in order to move through life with awareness, accountability and honesty. 12-Step programs are available in most every city in the Unites States. They are available in person, electronically and virtually through phone or web-based meetings.

    Contingency management (CM) is a system that rewards patients for positive behavior. Patients may get a gift for a clean drug test. They may also get punished for negative behavior. The therapy inspires patients to engage in healthy behaviors and limit unhealthy behavior. It is effective in treating addiction and other issues.

    12-Step Facilitation, Aftercare, Anger Management, Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT), Contingency management/motivational incentives, Couples Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Discharge Planning, Drug Rehab, Employment Counseling / Training, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis, Hepatitis Education / Counseling / Support, HIV or AIDS education, Outpatient Treatment (OP), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Residential Long Term (>30 Days), Substance Use Counseling, Trauma Therapy

    Payment Options Accepted

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  • Medicaid
  • Military Insurance
  • IHS/Tribunal/Urban
  • State-Financed
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    ECMC -  Downtown Clinical Services Location and Directions
    Address Information1285 Main Street
    Buffalo, New York 14209 Phone Number(716) 883-4517 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    Buffalo, New York Addiction Information

    More than 2 million New Yorkers are currently suffering from some type of substance abuse and many of those are minors. Alcohol abuse, in particular, is prevalent among those underage. As a result of the high prices and regulation of prescription drugs, many New Yorkers turn to heroin instead. This has led to a serious heroin epidemic in the state.

    10.8% of New Yorkers aged 12-17 reported using an illicit drug. In Buffalo, NY, the number of drug overdose deaths increased from 33 in 2015 to 70 in 2016. Methamphetamine use is rising in Buffalo, with more meth seized in 2017 than any other year on record. Buffalo is home to several treatment facilities. Treatment typically begins with a detoxification process, followed by individual and group therapy.

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    Cazenovia Recovery Systems
    200 Albany Street, Buffalo, NY 14213
    Buffalo Psychiatric Center
    400 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213
    Spectrum Human Services - Southtowns Counseling Center
    326 Orchard Park Rd, Buffalo, NY 14224
    Community Missions - Canal View
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    BryLin Behavioral Health Center
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    Northpointe Council - The First Step Center
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