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GTC - Given the Chance

GTC - Given the Chance

Drug Rehab Center in Albany, New York

  • Substance Abuse
  • Opioid Addiction
  • Drug Addiction
  • Alcoholism

Given the Chance (GTC) is a non-profit organization in Albany, NY, offering customizable drug rehab programs using evidence-based therapeutic methodologies for substance abuse, opioid addiction, and alcoholism, providing a range of levels of care, and encouraging clients to participate in their aftercare support program for continued recovery.

About This Albany, NY Facility

Given the Chance (GTC) is a non-profit organization located in Albany, NY providing built-in support for individuals suffering from substance abuse, opioid addiction, and alcoholism. The facility offers customizable drug rehab programs that are tailored to meet the specific needs of each client. Through a variety of evidence-based therapeutic methodologies such as DBT, motivational interviewing, and cognitive behavioral treatments, GTC seeks to support and encourage their clients in the process of achieving their recovery goals.

GTC also offers a range of levels of care, from aftercare support to residential treatments. Their support doesn’t stop when the program ends; they encourage clients to participate in their aftercare support program to guarantee their continued recovery after leaving the facility. Through these types of support, GTC hopes to bring treating substance abuse, opioid addiction, and alcoholism back to the forefront of communities all across Albany, NY.

Genders
  • Male
  • Female
  • Gender Exclusive Center
  • Ages
  • Children
  • Teenagers
  • Adults
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Modality
  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Groups
  • Additional
  • LGBTQ+ Allied
  • Hearing Impaired
  • Veteran Specific
  • LGBTQ+ Allied
  • Conditions and Issues Treated

    Using both legal medications and illegal substances in order to maintain an addiction is substance abuse. Illegal substances can become addictive after a single use. If you are obtaining legal medications illegally, you may be suffering from substance abuse.

    Fortunately facilities like GTC - Given the Chance in Albany, NY are here to help.

    Opioid addiction treatment facilities in New York, like GTC - Given the Chance cover both illegal and prescription opioids abuse. Most plans include detoxification and subsequent medications to ease the process. Behavioral therapies and counseling are also necessary to resolve the root cause of addiction.

    Levels of Care Offered

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

    Intensive outpatient programs (IOP) comprise regular visits to the New York facility that provides the therapy. IOP is suitable for patients who have been treated in residential treatment programs. GTC - Given the Chance‘s patients gradually get back to their routine life.

    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 GTC - Given the Chance‘s program is complete.

    Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient’s individual requirements.

    Treatment is just the first step to maintaining sobriety. After treatment, aftercare support at GTC - Given the Chance helps the individual adjust to a life without substances. This support may involve a sober living home in or near Albany, NY, career counseling, or educational assistance. This is when a relapse prevention plan begins to take shape.

    GTC - Given the Chance‘s Therapies & Programs

    Treatment programs include individual therapy for the greatest chances of success. Customized individual therapy is counseling involving you and your GTC - Given the Chance counselor. Individual therapy leads to greater peace and understanding about your triggers for addiction.

    Group therapy may occur on an inpatient or outpatient basis and involves groups of clients who have no pre-existing relationships outside the group. Group therapy differs from support groups in two primary ways: group therapy is a kind of psychotherapy and is moderated by a professional therapist at GTC - Given the Chance in New York.

    Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) helps those who attend GTC - Given the Chance understand how their feelings, beliefs, and thoughts affect their behaviors. DBT is particularly useful for people with self-harming behaviors, as well as those with substance abuse disorders. DBT teaches people how to tolerate distress, regulate their emotions, and how to become mindful.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapy that focuses on the underlying thoughts and behaviors that caused the problem of addiction in the first place and may cause a relapse. Negative feelings are common in substance abuse disorders, and if not recognized, they can cause co-occurring disorders.

    CBT involves strategies that help to change the thinking and behavioral pattern by cognitive restructuring. In simple terms, it helps to remove negative thoughts and provides long-term benefits. Also, CBT promotes self-awareness, self-control, and healthy ways to respond to negative thoughts. It can be administered as a mono-therapy as well as a part of combination therapy.

    Rational Emotional Behavior Therapy (REBT) allows the opportunity for quick results for addicts. GTC - Given the Chance provides patients in Albany, New York the resources to use a ‘rational self-counseling’ technique to cope with their emotions. It seeks to help them move forward without having to deal with ongoing treatment throughout their lives.

    In the midst of an addiction certain healthy habits and behaviors can be forgotten or discarded altogether. While in treatment you will learn life skills that will help you successfully maintain sobriety and rebuild your life in Albany, NY. Some examples of this are time management, social skills, nutrition, hygiene, stress management and taking care of yourself.

    Payment Options Accepted

    For specific insurance or payment methods please contact us.
  • Health Insurance
  • Self-Pay / Cash
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military Insurance
  • IHS/Tribunal/Urban
  • State-Financed
  • Sliding Scale
  • Additional Details

    Specifics, location, and helpful extra information.
    GTC - Given the Chance Location and Directions
    Address Information927 Broadway
    Albany, New York 12207 Phone Number(518) 434-4686 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    Albany, 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.

    In 2016 there were 22 fatal overdoses and 358 non-fatal overdoses in Albany, New York. The city has seen its fair share of addiction-related overdoses and deaths. More than 17% of adults in Albany report binge drinking at least once a month. Commonly abused drugs in Albany include prescription opioids, heroin, cocaine, and benzodiazepines. It is important to do your research and find the best treatment for you or your loved one.

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