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ICL - Assertive Community Treatment

ICL - Assertive Community Treatment

Drug Rehab Center in Brooklyn, New York

  • Mental Health
  • Dual Diagnosis

Assertive Community Treatment is an accredited Addiction Treatment Facility in Brooklyn, NY offering comprehensive, personalized care for those suffering from dual diagnosis and mental health issues through a combination of therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, 12 Step Programs, Art Therapy and Spiritual Counseling, which are all supported by a multidisciplinary team.

About This Brooklyn, NY Facility

ICL - Assertive Community Treatment is a facility located in Brooklyn, New York that specializes in treating individuals who suffer from dual-diagnosis and mental health issues. This facility offers a variety of treatment services, including dual-diagnosis, inpatient, day treatment, partial hospitalization, and outpatient levels of care. ICL - Assertive Community Treatment is dedicated to providing comprehensive and integrated care to the individuals they serve and is accredited by CARF, the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. They accept private health insurance and are affiliated with the Institute for Community Living.

ICL - Assertive Community Treatment is certified to address the range of addiction issues that their clients experience. They have developed individualized treatment plans which address all areas of an individual's life such as physical, mental, social, and emotional. Their team of professionals is trained in evidence-based practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, trauma-informed approaches, and medication-assisted treatment. The facility also provides relapse prevention programs, peer support, education, social activities, and other supportive services to help individuals achieve and maintain sobriety.

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

    CARF

    The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.

    Conditions and Issues Treated

    Addiction is often caused by an underlying issue. Mental illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or anxiety disorder could lie at the root. A dual diagnosis by ICL - Assertive Community Treatment aims to treat the addiction as well as the cause of the addiction. This ensures the patient will not fall back on old ways after treatment is complete.

    Developmental Disorders, Dual Diagnosis (Co-Occuring Disorders), Emotional Disturbance, Family Conflict, Mental Health, Parenting, Relationship Issues, School Issues 

    Levels of Care Offered

    This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Dual-Diagnosis, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.

    Outpatient treatment plans cover diagnosis, detoxification, management, and counseling. They are a popular option for those who have graduated from inpatient facilities. Services in New York include medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and individual and group therapy.

    ICL - Assertive Community Treatment‘s Therapies & Programs

    During individual therapy at ICL - Assertive Community Treatment in Brooklyn, New York, the person in recovery meets with a therapist one-on-one to go over the situation and learn from their mistakes. The counselor or therapist will use this time to address causes of an addiction, triggers, any type of mental issue or dual diagnosis, and aftercare plans. They will help fill in any gaps in future plans to give the person the best chances of attaining and maintaining long-term sobriety.

    Patients who receive generous support from their loved ones have better chances of completing their recovery. Genetics play a role when it comes to addiction, so it’s better to approach the problem as a unit. Family members can help an individual avoid addiction triggers and guide him or her in making lifestyle changes.

    Group therapy is a type of counseling at ICL - Assertive Community Treatment in Brooklyn, NY that occurs between a bunch of strangers. The goal of group therapy sessions is to foster hope and a sense of belonging. It also helps to have people who can relate to what you’re going through. Good behaviors can also be contagious.

    As a means of managing pain that has plagued them in the past, many individuals turn to drugs and alcohol. Assault, negligence, the loss of a loved one, and other unfortunate events may involve trauma. This treatment, offered and administrated by ICL - Assertive Community Treatment in Brooklyn, NY provides individuals the resources to cope with past traumas healthily.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is suitable for patients recovering from an addiction of any kind. This therapy modality strengthens a person’s ability to stay on top of their emotional state. CBT is also suitable for managing co-occurring disorders like depression and bipolar illness. It helps people in New York communicate and express their emotions well.

    Life skills training helps the recovering person gain the skills and confidence necessary to function well in the world. Life skills training focuses on practical activities like cooking, job seeking, social interactions, and money management. This kind of training at ICL - Assertive Community Treatment helps fill in the gaps caused by addiction with useful, immediately usable skills.

    Nutrition Therapy focuses on improving the emotional and physical health by diet, or Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT). A diet low in certain nutrients can contribute to feelings that can trigger addiction or relapse. To cure the body and discourage addictive behavior, diet therapy encourages healthy eating.

    Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) helps smokers get nicotine into their system without resorting to smoking. NRT lowers down nicotine cravings, so the patient does not go through physical weakness. ICL - Assertive Community Treatment in Brooklyn, New York couples NRT with counseling and other means of support giving long-term smokers a better chance of quitting.

    Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Children / Adolescent Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT), Dual-Diagnosis, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Individualized Treatment, Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Life Skills, Nutrition Therapy, Outpatient Treatment (OP), Residential Long Term (>30 Days), Trauma Therapy

    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
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    Additional Details

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    ICL - Assertive Community Treatment Location and Directions
    Address Information2384 Atlantic Ave
    Brooklyn, New York 11233 Phone Number(718) 495-0920 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    Brooklyn, 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.

    Brooklyn has a hospitalization rate for drug overdoses nearly double the New York City average. In 2012, there were 1,814 admissions to drug treatment centers in Brooklyn, which accounted for 6.8% of all admissions in NYC. Over 3 million emergency room visits were related to drug misuse in 2016. Some of the most common treatments include inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient rehabilitation, 12-step programs, and detoxification.

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