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Whitney M. Young Jr. Health Center - Dental Clinic

Whitney M. Young Jr. Health Center - Dental Clinic

Drug Rehab Center in Albany, New York

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

The Whitney M. Young Jr. Health Center - Dental Clinic is an accredited JCAHO facility with a wide range of outpatient levels of care, aftercare support, and experienced staff members to help individuals struggling with addiction, allowing them to get the help needed for sobriety.

About This Albany, NY Facility

Whitney M. Young Jr. Health Center - Dental Clinic in Albany, New York is an addiction treatment facility that specializes in providing comprehensive care for those suffering from alcoholism, opioid addiction, substance abuse and dual diagnosis. This facility offers programs designed to help people overcome their addictions and provides ongoing support for those in recovery. Their outpatient levels of care include detoxification, individual and group therapy, medication management, aftercare programs and relapse prevention. They strive to deliver the best possible care in a safe and supportive environment.

At Whitney M. Young Jr. Health Center - Dental Clinic, they offer a range of addiction treatment services including counseling, medication-assisted treatment, and case management to address the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual aspects of the disease. They strive to provide individualized care to meet the needs of each client and their families. Furthermore, the facility is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and is affiliated with Whitney Young Jr Health Center. This accreditation ensures that the facility meets the highest standards of care and provides a safe and supportive recovery environment.

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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

    JCAHO

    Conditions and Issues Treated

    Rehab centers exist in Albany, NY to help individuals bounce back from substance abuse, which is an umbrella term for drug and alcohol addiction. Drug addiction refers to the use of illegal drugs and improper use of prescription drugs. Centers like Whitney M. Young Jr. Health Center - Dental Clinic provide individuals a chance to access individual and group therapy that can be monumental for recovery.

    Substance abuse includes all problems that stem out from using various psychoactive substances. It is also a diagnostic term used by Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) to define the mental and physical impairment or distress caused by misuse and overuse of certain substances in a period of 12 months.

    Opioid addiction involves addiction to legal or illegal opioids. It may happen very quickly with any opioid use. Sometimes within a matter of days. Opioid addiction is a known as a high-risk factor for future heroin addiction.

    Opioid withdrawal can be extremely uncomfortable and lead the user to continue to use even if they want to quit. Stopping using an opioid requires careful medical observation. Sometimes the withdrawal can persist for many weeks, which can put the user at a high risk for relapse.

    It is recommended to receive inpatient treatment and a medically supervised detox like those offered at Whitney M. Young Jr. Health Center - Dental Clinic in Albany, NY, NY, to manage the withdrawal process while learning lasting tools to maintain recovery. In some circumstances medications can be used to manage opioid addiction.

    Alcohol Abuse, Behavioral Issues, Drug Addiction, Dual Diagnosis (Co-Occuring Disorders), Opioid Addiction, Substance Abuse 

    Levels of Care Offered

    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.

    Outpatient treatment is treatment that occurs when a patient is not checked into a rehab facility. The patient may show up for therapy sessions, go through detox and engage in other therapies to help them recover. However, they will do so while they live at home in New York.

    Outpatient therapy provided by Whitney M. Young Jr. Health Center - Dental Clinic is usually recommended as a follow up to inpatient therapy. It helps patients adapt to their normal lives after treatment. In some cases, it can also be an alternative to inpatient treatment. People may choose this route if they are unable to leave their jobs, children or if they don’t have the money for inpatient treatment. However, inpatient treatment is the best way to recover from addiction.

    Aftercare support involves the support given to a Albany, 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). Whitney M. Young Jr. Health Center - Dental Clinic‘s patients may also be provided with career training to help them get back into the job force.

    Whitney M. Young Jr. Health Center - Dental Clinic‘s Therapies & Programs

    Individual therapy aims to identify the core issues that would have led the patient to substance abuse and address the root cause effectively. Patients find the therapist as a person who they can trust. It helps them to open up and discuss personal and sensitive issues, which they may not be comfortable discussing in a group.

    Couples therapy is an approach wherein the patients and their partners are engaged together as a part of the treatment process. When a person becomes a victim of substance abuse, it affects the patient and the people around him, particularly his partner. Their relationship can become strained due to lack of communication, financial issues, loss of trust, lack of intimacy, and physical abuse in more severe cases.

    Couples therapy addresses these issues and tries to rebuild the trust between the partners. The partner’s involvement in the process will result in greater chances of treatment success and sustained recovery.

    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. It helps to repair relationships and improve communication between family members.

    Group therapy happens at Whitney M. Young Jr. Health Center - Dental Clinic in a controlled group environment, as opposed to a one-on-one setting. It supports Albany, NY patients’ recovery by offering a sense of comfort and letting them know that they are not alone. Through shared conversations, patients also learn to develop faith and understanding and gain insight on their addictions.

    Aftercare, Couples Therapy, Drug Rehab, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Outpatient Treatment (OP), Residential Long Term (>30 Days)

    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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    Whitney M. Young Jr. Health Center - Dental Clinic Location and Directions
    Address Information900 Lark Dr
    Albany, New York 12207 Phone Number(518) 465-9345 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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