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The Institute for Family Health - Access Community Health Center

The Institute for Family Health - Access Community Health Center

Drug Rehab Center in Bronx, New York

  • Opioid Addiction
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Drug Addiction
  • Alcoholism

The Institute for Family Health - Access Community Health Center is located in the Bronx, New York and is the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in the country, providing a comprehensive range of medical, behavioral health, and wellness services, including addiction and substance abuse treatment.

About This New York Facility

The Institute for Family Health - Access Community Health Center is located in the Bronx, New York and is the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in the country. This facility is a comprehensive health center providing a range of medical, behavioral health and wellness services, including primary medical care for children, adults and seniors. The center also offers dental, mental health counseling, substance use counseling, social services, nutrition counseling, health education, and interpretation services. Access Community Health Center is open to all, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.

The center offers treatment for addiction and substance abuse from licensed and qualified professionals. They provide a range of treatments to meet the needs of individuals, including therapy, medication-assisted treatment, and comprehensive case management. They prioritize a holistic approach to treatment, focusing on the physical, psychological, and social aspects of addiction and substance use. The Access Community Health Center is accredited by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. They also have a New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services license for Comprehensive Outpatient Programs.

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

    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 The Institute for Family Health - Access Community Health Center.

    Alcohol Abuse, Dual Diagnosis (Co-Occuring Disorders), Opioid Addiction 

    Levels of Care Offered at The Institute for Family Health - Access Community Health Center

    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 The Institute for Family Health - Access Community Health Center‘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 The Institute for Family Health - Access Community Health Center is personalized according to the needs of the patient in New York.

    Therapies & Programs

    Individual therapy refers to one-on-one psychotherapy between a patient and their The Institute for Family Health - Access Community Health Center therapist. Individual therapy seeks to help identify the issues that drive and contribute to a client’s addiction or alcoholism. Another goal of individual counseling is to assist the client to learn how to manage their lives without alcohol or drugs.

    Addiction is a family disease. Family therapy is a common tool that is used during inpatient treatment. While living with active addiction in Bronx, 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 The Institute for Family Health - Access Community Health Center 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 The Institute for Family Health - Access Community Health Center in Bronx, 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.

    When it comes to maintaining sobriety, people who quit recovery without developing life skills are disadvantaged. While teaching life skills at The Institute for Family Health - Access Community Health Center is difficult, support with aftercare helps patients learn these skills over time. Life skills include getting a career, living in a good environment, self-care, and finance management, all in Bronx, NY.

    Nutrition Therapy, or Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), focuses on improving a patient’s mental and physical health through diet. A diet that is low in certain nutrients can lead to emotions that can trigger addiction or relapse. The Institute for Family Health - Access Community Health Center‘s Nutritional therapy promotes healthy eating to heal the body and prevent addictive behavior.

    Many addictions co-exist with some type of nicotine or tobacco use. During treatment at The Institute for Family Health - Access Community Health Center in New York, some may prefer to quit smoking and use of other nicotine products. Nicotine replacement is a way to move towards stopping smoking or using any form of nicotine. This can be nicotine gum or nicotine patches. The process of setting a goal quit date, using nicotine replacement and gradually decreasing nicotine intake is proven to help in reaching the goal of a nicotine free life.

    Aftercare, Drug Rehab, Family Therapy, Fitness Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Life Skills, Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT), Nutrition Therapy, Outpatient Treatment (OP), Residential Long Term (>30 Days), Trauma Therapy

    Patient Experience

    Fitness Therapy

    Recovery from addiction involves recovering the body and mind. Addiction can damage your health in many ways. Learning how to take care of yourself includes physical fitness. Exercise can release feel good chemicals and can further contribute to positive self-esteem. Self-discipline can be practiced through an exercise regimen as you learn how to take care of yourself. Studies have shown that exercise increases abstinence rates, ease withdrawal symptoms and improve depressive symptoms for those in Bronx, NY.

    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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    Additional Details

    Specifics, location, and helpful extra information.
    The Institute for Family Health - Access Community Health Center Location and Directions
    Address Information1420 Ferris Pl
    Bronx, New York 10461 Phone Number(718) 730-1004 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    Bronx, 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 the Bronx, drug overdoses are a major problem – in 2016, there were nearly 76 lives lost to drug-related deaths. Common drugs commonly abused in the state include cocaine, methamphetamine, and prescription painkillers like oxycodone and Vicodin. There are some 12-step programs, holistic treatment options, and other types of therapy available depending on your specific needs and preferences.

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