The Basics
Founded in 1869, The New York Foundling is one of New York City’s largest and oldest health organizations, serving over 27,000 families and children per year. It offers outpatient substance abuse treatment to adult men and women.
Treatment and Staff
Individuals begin the treatment process at Foundling with an in-person assessment with a counselor. During this meeting, they discuss the individual’s substance abuse history and determine the needed level of care. If he or she is deemed a good fit for the program, the counselor helps determine a treatment plan. Individuals in need of a higher level of care are referred to outside residential or detox facilities.
The outpatient curriculum lasts for six to nine months depending on the needs of the client. The treatment consists of both group and individual counseling, with most clients attending three group meetings per week. The group sizes are generally small and range from three to 10 clients per group. Counselors use a variety of evidence-based techniques including CBT, education, sharing and relapse prevention. Foundling also offers women’s groups that focus specifically on gender-specific issues. Individual sessions are available based on the needs of the clients.
Although New York Foundling is not 12-step oriented, clients are encouraged to attend outside AA and NA meetings while in the program.
The organization is dual diagnosis and offers individual sessions with a mental health counselor for clients with potential co-occurring disorders.
All counselors are CASACs.
In Summary
The New York Foundling offers evidence-based treatment that helps men and women not only overcome substance abuse issues but also develop healthy thought patterns. The small group sizes provide a high level of individualized attention as well as an intimate setting ideal for creating a solid peer support system. Also, the flexible length of treatment allows clients to receive as much help as they need.
The New York Foundling
590 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10011
The New York Foundling Cost: Dependent on insurance. Reach The New York Foundling by phone at (917) 485-7201 or by email. Find The New York Foundling on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram
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