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Reality House Community Residence

Reality House Community Residence

Drug Rehab Center in Astoria, New York

  • Substance Abuse
  • Opioid Addiction
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Drug Addiction

Reality House Community Residence is a 50+ year addiction treatment facility in the Astoria area offering drug rehab, dual-diagnosis, intervention, and residential levels of care, as well as acceptance of most private health insurance plans.

About This New York Facility

Reality House Community Residence is an Addiction Treatment Facility located in Astoria, NY. Founded in 1967, this long-running facility has established itself as a trusted source of support and treatment for individuals battling Opioid Addiction, Substance Abuse, Dual Diagnosis, and Drug Addiction. Reality House offers a range of services aimed at helping people overcome their addiction and achieve lasting recovery. With a focus on empathy, individualized care, and evidence-based practices, the facility caters to a diverse clientele and aims to provide comprehensive support for those seeking assistance in their journey towards sobriety.

The professionals at Reality House Community Residence utilize various treatment methods to address addiction and substance abuse issues. Through drug detoxification services, individuals are guided through the process of removing substances from their bodies in a safe and supportive environment. The facility also offers residential levels of care to provide intensive treatment programs customized to each person's unique needs. This includes therapy sessions where individuals can explore underlying psychological issues or trauma contributing to their addiction. Additionally, Reality House is skilled in providing interventions as a means to encourage individuals who may be resistant to seeking help for their substance abuse problems. With its dual-diagnosis approach, the facility recognizes and addresses co-occurring mental health disorders alongside addiction issues for comprehensive care and successful recovery outcomes.

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
  • Smoking Allowed
  • Veterans
  • Multiple Centers
  • Conditions and Issues Treated

    Substance abuse typically leads to addiction, which requires specialized treatment programs at Reality House Community Residence 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.

    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 Reality House Community Residence in Astoria, NY requires care in which both medications, medication, and behavioral treatments are used.

    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 Offered at Reality House Community Residence

    This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are 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 Reality House Community Residence. 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.

    Therapies & Programs

    Couples therapy aims to rebuild the trust between the partners. Partner’s involvement in the process will result in greater chances of treatment success. Couples therapy addresses financial issues, loss of trust, lack of intimacy, and physical abuse.

    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 Astoria, NY and others who relate to your situation is a fundamental tool for recovery at Reality House Community Residence. 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 Reality House Community Residence 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. Reality House Community Residence aims to help patients understand the connection between their feelings, emotions, and behaviors and provide them with the tools to make a difference in Astoria, 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.

    Alcoholics Anonymous is responsible for the development of the popular “12 Step Program”. Most substance treatment centers in New York have their own 12 step program designed to help users achieve sobriety. Because of this, most treatment plans follow a similar pattern when broken down.

    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.

    A mechanism that rewards patients for good actions is Contingency Management (CM). For a clean drug test, patients typically get a reward or benefit. On the other hand, for bad conduct, individuals are generally disciplined. The treatment helps patients to participate in healthy habits and reduce unhealthy behavior. In treating addiction and other difficulties, it is an effective method offered in New York by Reality House Community Residence.

    Payment Options Accepted

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  • Health Insurance
  • Self-Pay / Cash
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military Insurance
  • IHS/Tribunal/Urban
  • State-Financed
  • Sliding Scale
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    Reality House Community Residence Location and Directions
    Address Information8-13 Astoria Boulevard
    Astoria, New York 11102 Phone Number(212) 281-6004 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    Astoria, 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.

    21% of arrests made in Astoria, NY, are for drug-related offenses. The rate of HIV infection due to injection drug use increased by 40% between 2013 and 2015. 27% of individuals in Astoria who are struggling with addiction are unemployed. There are an estimated 6,000 people who are struggling with drug addiction. There are a number of recovery resources available in Astoria, including sober living homes, residential programs, and outpatient treatment programs.

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    Metropolitan Hospital Center - Day Treatment
    1900 1st Ave, New York, NY 10029
    Metropolitan Hospital Center - Methadone Treatment Program
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    NYC Health Hospitals - Metropolitan
    1901 1st Ave, New York, NY 10029
    New York City Childrens Center
    110 E 88th St, New York, NY 10128
    Carnegie Hill Institute - Opioid Treatment
    116 E 92nd St, New York, NY 10128
    Harlem East Life Plan - HELP
    2nd Ave, New York, NY 10035


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