Columbia University Irving Medical Center Smithers Center

622 W 168th St
Queens, NY 10032

Queens, New York

877-426-5637

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About Columbia University Irving Medical Center Smithers Center

In Queens, New York, Columbia University Irving Medical Centers has a department known as the Smithers Center. They provide substance abuse treatment including outpatient detox and programming for adults, kids, and families.

The outpatient program is called the Columbia Co Occurring Recovery program and it focuses on mental health disorders and substance abuse. They’ll give you treatment for 12 weeks in an evening group format. Certified counselors will help you by using cognitive behavioral therapy, relapse prevention therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy. Medications like buprenorphine and the long acting injectable naltrexone may be used to help you detox from substances and help reduce your urge to use.

Some people say that they had excellent treatment at the Smithers Center. Other former clients say the doctors are amazing. Some clients say they didn’t have a great experience at this facility.

Addiction Treatment Programs

Alcoholism Drug Rehab

Alcoholism

To address the full range of issues involved in alcohol use disorder, an alcohol rehab in New York often incorporates a variety of treatment methods. Physical activity, nutrition, psychotherapy, and support groups are common aspects of treatment.

Drug Rehab

When you choose drug rehab in New York, you’ll participate in a variety of treatments that are designed to help you live a drug-free lifestyle. Common methods of treatment include group, individual, and family counseling, medication management, nutrition, exercise, and management of co-occurring mental health disorders.

Levels of Care

Detox & MAT

The first step toward a drug-free future is detox in New York. This is the process of slowly and safely riddin...g your body of all addictive substances, while under 24/7 supervision by professionals.

Inpatient Rehab

Inpatient drug rehab in New York can last 28 to 90 days, depending on the program. During that time, you’ll ...live at the rehab facility and receive various treatment methods including individual and group therapy.

Outpatient Rehab

For those who require accountability but less intensive oversight, outpatient rehab in New York is a good opti...on. During this treatment, you meet regularly with a counselor and attend support group meetings, for accountability and encouragement. This may last for a few weeks or months, based on your recovery journey.

Private Insurance

If you have private insurance, you may be able to use it to help pay for alcohol and drug rehab in New York. T...he amount covered will depend on your policy and whether the treatment center is in-network or out-of-network. You may be left with some costs like a co-payment, or co-insurance. Check with your insurer for more information.

Self-Pay Options

You have the option to pay for alcohol and drug rehab treatment out-of-pocket in New York, known as self-pay o...r private pay. This gives you control over the cost of your recovery journey and access to all levels of care, including detox, inpatient rehab, and more.