New York Therapeutic Communities - Serendipity II (For Women)
New York Therapeutic Communities - Serendipity II (For Women) in Brooklyn, NY specializes in treating women with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health issues through residential and outpatient programs. The treatment center focuses on assisting those involved in the criminal justice system.
Their mission is to help individuals overcome substance abuse and achieve long-term recovery through a therapeutic community model. They are accredited by the New York State Department of Health and have SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment programs.
- Provides tailored residential and outpatient programs for women.
- Specializes in treating co-occurring mental health issues alongside addiction.
- Offers various therapies including cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy.
- Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, and self-payment, ensuring broader access to treatment.
This center treats women, specifically young adults, adults, and seniors, who struggle with chemical addictions and co-occurring mental health disorders. It is especially beneficial for those involved in the criminal justice system.
- 8 Conditions Treated
- Insurance Accepted
- 5 Levels of Care
- Speaks English, Spanish
- 23 Therapies & Programs
- Multiple Locations
Conditions and Issues Treated
Substance Abuse + Addiction Treatment
Substance abuse typically leads to addiction, which requires specialized treatment programs at New York Therapeutic Communities - Serendipity II (For Women) to address. Many people benefit from inpatient drug rehabilitation, which includes inpatient acute care and residential rehabilitation. Other levels of care include intensive outpatient therapy, individual counseling, and support groups. Family therapy is also an essential part of treatment for substance abuse.
A combination of treatments is often needed to treat drug abuse issues effectively. In the case of drug abuse, there is no easy answer or one-size-fits-all cure.
Opioid + Opiate Addiction Treatment in Brooklyn, NY
Opioids are a series of medicines that are used for pain relief. Opioid addiction refers to the compulsive pursuit of opioids, even though they are not medically needed. Medication-assisted therapy at New York Therapeutic Communities - Serendipity II (For Women) in Brooklyn, NY requires care in which both medications, medication, and behavioral treatments are used.
Dual-Diagnosis
Substance use disorder falls under two categories: Alcohol or Drug Abuse and Drug Dependence. An individual suffering from a substance use disorder and mental health disorders is said to have a co-occurring disorder or a dual disorder.
Individuals with substance use disorders and mental health problems are said to suffer from a ‘dual diagnosis’. The most frequently identified mental health issues found in individuals with substance use disorders include anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, and schizoaffective disorder.
Levels of Care
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Intervention, Residential, with additional therapies available as listed below.
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.
An intervention is a meeting held by families and friends of the addicted party, managed by New York Therapeutic Communities - Serendipity II (For Women). It lets the person know that their loved ones are concerned about them. It is intended to make the addicted party agree to get help.
Interventions are often hosted by a mental health professional in New York who knows how to communicate with people dealing with addiction. These intervention services can make all the difference when it comes to getting loved ones to agree to treatment.
Aftercare support involves the support given to a Brooklyn, New York patient after they complete treatment. It helps them adjust to normal life. It may include setting them up in a halfway house and enrolling them in programs like Narcotics Anonymous (NA) and Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). New York Therapeutic Communities - Serendipity II (For Women)‘s patients may also be provided with career training to help them get back into the job force.
Therapies & Programs
Family therapy is a set of therapeutic approaches that assumes that the entire family is a system. It utilizes the strengths and resources of the family to help the patient refrain from resorting to substance abuse. The impact of substance abuse is not just on the patient but on the entire family. Family therapy ensures that the patient gets adequate support from the family members after the treatment making the recovery process sustainable
- Family therapy guides all the members of the family to help the patient.
- It helps to repair relationships and improve communication between family members.
- It helps to keep the patient engaged and motivated throughout the treatment.
Group therapy is an important tool in recovery. Finding a peer group in Brooklyn, NY and others who relate to your situation is a fundamental tool for recovery at New York Therapeutic Communities - Serendipity II (For Women). Addiction tends to lead to isolation and feelings of uniqueness. The accountability and friendship that is found in group therapy can be more effective than any single other treatment approach. This is generally introduced early in recovery and is recommended as a lifetime treatment habit.
Trauma therapy is a way of addressing trauma while in a safe situation in order to heal. This may involve New York Therapeutic Communities - Serendipity II (For Women) managing individual or group counseling or both. Other forms of therapy have been proven to assist in healing past traumas.
A type of cognitive-behavioral therapy is Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. It is intended for those who are vulnerable to self-harm and suicidal thoughts. New York Therapeutic Communities - Serendipity II (For Women) aims to help patients understand the connection between their feelings, emotions, and behaviors and provide them with the tools to make a difference in Brooklyn, NY. For those whose addictions and habits originate from severe mental health problems, it is beneficial.
Negative feelings are common in substance abuse disorders. If not recognized, they can cause co-occurring disorders. CBT involves strategies that help to change the thinking and behavioral pattern. It can be administered as a monotherapy as well as a part of combination therapy.
Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) is a variation of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) that helps people understand how maladaptive, negative, and habitual thoughts and feelings lead to bad life choices. REBT is based on the idea that people operate under many irrational but habitual patterns of thought that fuel harmful practices.
The first three steps depend on the patient, so they are more specific and situational. The succeeding four steps center on practical issues brought on by substance abuse. Steps 8 and 9 deal with the social and emotional repercussions of addiction, encouraging patients to make amends to people they have wronged. These are followed by two steps revolving around the further exploration and reinforcement of Steps 1 to 9.
The last step requires an individual to extend a helping hand to people who are still in the early stages of their recovery.
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Location & Contact
944 Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11205
Phone Number
718-802-0572 x23
Additional Locations
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Location
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944 Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11205 -
718-802-0572 x23
Accepts
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GenderFemale, Gender-Exclusive
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AgeAdults (20+), Children (0-12), Seniors (65+), Teenagers
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ModalityFamily, Group, Individuals
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New York Therapeutic
Listed May 26, 2020
Updated July 24, 2024
Brooklyn, New York Addiction and Treatment
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's lively streets pulse with creativity, the borough resonating with vibrant arts, mouthwatering eats, and lush parks ideal for outdoor adventures. Yet behind the scenes, a deadly crisis rages - in 2021, over 2,500 New Yorkers died from overdoses, mostly opioid-related, with fentanyl contributing to 80% of deaths in Kings County.
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