Lower Eastside Service Center - Outpatient Maintenance Program
Lower Eastside Service Center - Outpatient Maintenance Program, located in New York, NY, is a non-profit organization providing comprehensive opioid treatment and care for individuals struggling with chemical dependency. The center offers a range of clinically-researched methods to support clients in achieving healthier, happier lives.
With over 58 years of experience, Lower Eastside Service Center is dedicated to helping New Yorkers overcome opioid dependency through a holistic approach that addresses the whole person, not just their addiction. They believe this approach leads to lasting results.
The center specializes in treating alcoholism, opioid addiction, substance abuse, and dual diagnosis. They offer a variety of evidence-based treatments and programs to support clients at every stage of recovery.
- Comprehensive outpatient treatment program
- Aftercare support and relapse prevention
- Individualized treatment plans tailored to each client's needs
- Experienced team of therapists and counselors utilizing proven methods such as CBT, DBT, and motivational interviewing
Accredited by CARF and SAMHSA, Lower Eastside Service Center provides accessible, cost-effective care through an array of services, including detox, drug rehab, intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient treatment (OP), partial-hospitalization (PHP), and long-term residential programs. Their evidence-based approach and commitment to supporting clients' physical and mental growth help individuals achieve lasting sobriety.
For those struggling with opioid addiction, Lower Eastside Service Center offers a complete range of treatment options and a supportive community of caregivers and peers in various stages of recovery. Through their comprehensive, individualized approach, clients can develop the tools and skills necessary to overcome addiction and lead fulfilling lives in recovery.
- 2+ Accreditations
- SAMHSA Listed
- 4 Conditions Treated
- 7 Levels of Care
- Speaks English
- 29 Therapies & Programs
- Multiple Locations
Accreditations
SAMHSA
CARF
The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.
Conditions and Issues Treated
Substance Abuse + Addiction Treatment
Substance abuse refers to the intensive and inappropriate use of psychoactive substances. These include illegal drugs, alcohol, and even the excessive use of prescription drugs. Overuse of these substances leads to severe physical or psychological dependence.
Substance abuse is treatable and the duration of treatment and most successful sobriety can require weeks or months of professional care at Lower Eastside Service Center - Outpatient Maintenance Program in New York.
Opioid + Opiate Addiction Treatment
Opioid addiction treatment facilities like Lower Eastside Service Center - Outpatient Maintenance Program support people struggling with opioid dependency, which covers illegal and prescription opioids. People often abuse prescription opioids to get high instead of adhering to a medical provider’s directions. Addiction forces people to crave for opioids impulsively without factoring in the dangers these drugs bring to them.
Most opioid addiction treatment plans include detoxification and subsequent medications to ease the process. However, that’s only the beginning. Behavioral therapies and counseling are also necessary to resolve the root cause of addiction. This overall approach decreases the likelihood of falling off the wagon. In some instances, therapies can be done at home.
Dual-Diagnosis
Addiction is often caused by an underlying issue. Mental illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or anxiety disorder could lie at the root. A dual diagnosis by Lower Eastside Service Center - Outpatient Maintenance Program aims to treat the addiction as well as the cause of the addiction. This ensures the patient will not fall back on old ways after treatment is complete.
Levels of Care
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Detox, Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient, Partial-Hospitalization, with additional therapies available as listed below.
Detox is the stage of recovery where the drugs or alcohol are fully removed from your body. As you stop using, your body metabolizes the last dose or drink and starts sending triggers to your brain to get more. These cues lead to cravings. If additional substances are not obtained you begin to go through withdrawal. Your body begins to reset chemical pathways and other metabolic processes begin which can be extremely uncomfortable.
There are two different ways to detox, with medications and without. Depending on your level of addiction and what you are using, you may need medical supervision. For many drugs and alcohol, the acute phase of detox can be completed in a number of days. Cravings and certain longer-term withdrawal symptoms may remain for longer as your body completely rids itself of the drug and relearns how to function without it.
An Intensive Outpatient Program like what’s offered at Lower Eastside Service Center - Outpatient Maintenance Program, targets those who need intensive treatment but would rather get it in the comfort of their homes. The treatment programs vary in duration and intensity. They can be tailored to suit the patient’s needs.
Outpatient treatment plans cover diagnosis, detoxification, management, and counseling. They are a popular option for those who have graduated from inpatient facilities. Services in New York include medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and individual and group therapy.
A partial hospitalization program offered by Lower Eastside Service Center - Outpatient Maintenance Program is appropriate for patients in and nearby New York, NY that present acute symptoms of addiction. It’s similar to intensive rehab but runs much shorter because the patients don’t need 24-hour monitoring. Partial hospitalizations generally have more freedom when it comes to family visits.
Aftercare support plays an important role when sustaining a patient’s full recovery at Lower Eastside Service Center - Outpatient Maintenance Program. Patients also receive assistance in making living arrangements in halfway houses. Career counseling is available for those who want a fresh start. There are also local community programs in New York, NY such as Alcoholics Anonymous.
Lower Eastside Service Center - Outpatient Maintenance Program‘s Therapies & Programs
Couples therapy reduces the dysfunctional behavior in a relationship that may cause addiction. It can help one or both members of the couple. It targets addiction and it can make for a healthier relationship.
Patients who receive generous support from their loved ones have better chances of completing their recovery. Genetics play a role when it comes to addiction, so it’s better to approach the problem as a unit. Family members can help an individual avoid addiction triggers and guide him or her in making lifestyle changes.
Group therapy is a type of counseling at Lower Eastside Service Center - Outpatient Maintenance Program in New York, NY that occurs between a bunch of strangers. The goal of group therapy sessions is to foster hope and a sense of belonging. It also helps to have people who can relate to what you’re going through. Good behaviors can also be contagious.
As a means of managing pain that has plagued them in the past, many individuals turn to drugs and alcohol. Assault, negligence, the loss of a loved one, and other unfortunate events may involve trauma. This treatment, offered and administrated by Lower Eastside Service Center - Outpatient Maintenance Program in New York, NY provides individuals the resources to cope with past traumas healthily.
Dialectical behavioral therapy focuses on eliminating negative thoughts such as suicidal thoughts. It is useful in the treatment of patients with uncontrollable emotions. The term “dialectic” means the integration of opposites. In the substance abuse context, DBT refers to accepting the patient’s addiction.
Rational Emotional Behavior Therapy (REBT) has short term results for addicts. Lower Eastside Service Center - Outpatient Maintenance Program gives patients the tools to deal with their emotions using a method called ‘rational self-counseling’. It aims to help them move forward with their lives without having to deal with ongoing therapy.
Life skills training helps the recovering person gain the skills and confidence necessary to function well in the world. Life skills training focuses on practical activities like cooking, job seeking, social interactions, and money management. This kind of training at Lower Eastside Service Center - Outpatient Maintenance Program helps fill in the gaps caused by addiction with useful, immediately usable skills.
Payment Options
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Location & Contact
46 E Broadway
New York, NY 10002
Phone Number
(212) 343-3533
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New York, New York Addiction and Treatment
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New York City is a cultural mecca, brimming with world-class arts, cuisine, and outdoor havens like Central Park. Yet, in 2021, over 2,500 New Yorkers tragically succumbed to drug overdoses, with opioids like fentanyl behind 80% of those deaths—a 78% surge from 2019.
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