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William Alanson White Institute

William Alanson White Institute

Drug Rehab Center in New York, New York

  • Mental Health
  • Eating Disorder

The William Alanson White Institute in New York, New York provides outpatient levels of care to people suffering from addiction, eating disorders, and mental health issues.

About This New York, NY Facility

The William Alanson White Institute is an outpatient psychotherapy center located in the heart of New York City, providing services to the greater New York metropolitan area. Founded in 1946, the institute has long been respected as a leader in training psychoanalytic psychotherapists and offering psychotherapy services for mental health conditions and emotional challenges. The institute also provides addiction and substance abuse services, utilizing both individual and group therapy programs.

In addition to individual and group therapy sessions, the William Alanson White Institute also provides medication management and psychological testing services. All of the institute's addiction and substance abuse services are provided by experienced Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs). The institute also boasts accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) for its Substance Abuse Services program, demonstrating its commitment to providing high quality care for individuals suffering from these conditions.

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

    Levels of Care Offered

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

    Outpatient treatment can be considered the lowest intensity level of addiction treatment in New York, NY. It is ideal for early phase addiction or lower intensity addictions. William Alanson White Institute peer group support, 12-step programs, and individual counseling may still be involved.

    William Alanson White Institute‘s Therapies & Programs

    Individual professional counseling or individual therapy refers to the one-on-one interaction between a patient and his or her counselor. Individual therapy allows for more privacy, one that group interactions can’t provide. Therefore, it becomes easier for a person to unload and become more open to his or her counselor.

    Another benefit of individual therapy at William Alanson White Institute in New York, NY is that all sessions aim to speed up a single person’s progress. It makes it easier for the counselor and the patient to deal with the central issues, which are likely the culprits of substance addiction.

    Once the roots of the problems are addressed, it becomes less challenging for a recovering patient to maintain sobriety and brush off temptations.

    Going through couple’s therapy at William Alanson White Institute in New York allows for both partners to be on the same page regarding addiction recovery. Whether one or both members of the couple struggled with addiction, they can both improve the odds of recovery with couple’s therapy. This teaches how to communicate effectively, avoid relapse triggers, and build a healthy lifestyle to maintain sobriety.

    Families are not always as supportive as they could be, but by opting for family therapy, many recovering addicts are able to understand their addiction and get the support they need to get sober. These therapy sessions at William Alanson White Institute in New York, NY involve all members of the family who play a role in the recovering person’s daily life. They work together to overcome past issues, avoid triggers, and remain strong and supportive of each other.

    In group therapy, the patient undergoes sessions with other patients dealing with similar problems under the guidance of a trained counselor. The members of the group interact with each other and talk freely about their issues. The recovery of members of the group from the problems that they face gives the patients confidence that they can also overcome their addiction.

    Group therapy at William Alanson White Institute reduces the feeling of loneliness and improves the coping skills of the patients. Group therapy provides patients with continuous feedback from other members. The group dynamics ensure that members start having some structure and routine in their lives.

    Life skills pertain to the skill sets a person should possess to become successful in life. Examples are time management, budgeting, and social abilities. Life skills therapy highlights the fact that addiction recovery is more than just a person’s ability to go through their day-to-day without resorting to substance use. Patients in recovery should also be given the tools to thrive. Life skills training provides recovering alcoholics and substance users a chance to learn new things that can help them land a job and function well in society. The new learnings they acquire can motivate them to live with a goal-oriented and sober lifestyle once they leave the facilities at William Alanson White Institute in New York, New York.

    Couples Therapy, Creative Arts Therapy, Eating Disorder Treatment, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Life Skills, 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
  • Additional Details

    Specifics, location, and helpful extra information.
    William Alanson White Institute Location and Directions
    Address Information20 W 74th St
    New York, New York 10023 Phone Number(212) 873-0725 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    New York, 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.

    According to recent statistics, over 280,000 people in the state struggle with drug addiction. This accounts for approximately 8% of the population. In 2011, there were 1,532 deaths related to cocaine overdose in New York City. Currently, in New York City, there are over 3,000 people addicted to heroin and 1,700 addicted to cocaine. Most treatment plans offered in the area will involve some combination of detoxification, counseling, and medication.

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