Alcohol and Drug Council of Tompkins County
201 East Green Street Suite 500
Ithaca, NY 14850
About Alcohol and Drug Council of Tompkins County
Alcohol and Drug Council of Tompkins County provides substance use treatment, assessment and prevention services for residents of Tompkins County in New York. They have two facilities in Ithaca. This one on East Green Street is their outpatient clinic. This clinic also supports folks with dually diagnosed substance use and mental issues using integrated care models.
The facility is located in downtown Ithaca within walking distance of various shops and restaurants. The Ithaca Commons located a short distance away is an important social hub of the city. Such substance free space creates a sense of normalcy and integration into the world outside of your treatment. It also offers great opportunities to practice life skills like navigating social interactions or managing stress in real-world situations.
You can visit the facility for substance use and physical assessment if you think you may have an addiction to drugs or alcohol. Assessment can take between one to four hours. If assessment indicates that you’ve substance use issues the clinician will create a tailored care plan that’ll guide your treatment. They offer general outpatient care, medicated assisted treatment and peer support services.
Their outpatient care involves primarily group counseling alongside individual sessions focused on recovery skill building and relapse prevention. They have a specialized group for adolescents. There is also mindful recovery, relapse prevention and living in balance. You can attend any group session that aligns with your recovery goals. Folks dealing with past trauma may for instance find the seeking safety and acceptance commitment therapy group helpful. Emphasis is on building practical life skills that support a sober lifestyle.
Their medication assisted treatment provides holistic healing for folks struggling with opioid use or alcoholism. The technique uses counseling alongside meds to facilitate recovery. It is clinically driven with a focus on long term recovery via personalized care.
Their peer support services are delivered by certified recovery peer advocates. These are folks with lived experience in recovery who hold an OASAS-approved certification. They can help you develop a recovery plan, learn new coping skills and facilitate peer support groups. They provide encouragement and motivation as you navigate recovery.
This facility may also provide harm reduction services. This includes education on safe use, overdose prevention kits, needle exchange and Narcan distribution. Harm reduction helps prevent overdoses and the spread of diseases and makes it easier to access treatment without hassles. Other services you may access here are impaired driver programs and substance use prevention and intervention services.
Their complete recovery services may involve access to community resources that support holistic and lasting healing. This includes safe housing, job placement and educational opportunities. They may offer transportation support and referrals to self help groups like AA/NA as well.