East House

259 Monroe Avenue
Suite 200
Rochester, NY 14607

Rochester, New York
585-238-4800

About East House

East House is a nonprofit substance use and mental health recovery provider. It's based in Rochester, New York. They offer supportive housing and wrap-around services for adults. Founded in 1966, the organization serves more than 1,200 individuals each year through residential options and peer-led support. East House is guided by a housing first philosophy, trauma-informed care and harm reduction principles.

Recovery Housing and Support Services at East House

Clients may enter care through community residences that are 24/7 staffed group homes providing structured support and local activities. For those seeking more independence, I saw that temporary apartments and permanent supportive housing offer flexible options with varying levels of staff involvement.

East House also operates Affinity Place, a short-term respite program for adults in mental health crisis seeking alternatives to hospitalization. Services include peer mentor-led programming, physical health coordination, nutrition education, and referrals to behavioral health providers.

Key Facts About East House in Rochester

  • Location: Rochester with the Canal Commons project located in the Susan B. Anthony neighborhood.
  • Programs offered: Community residences, temporary apartments, permanent supportive housing and short-term crisis respite.
  • Who they serve: Adults with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, co-occurring conditions, veterans and folks experiencing homelessness.
  • Approach: Housing first, trauma-informed care, harm reduction and peer support.
  • Payment options: Accepts Medicaid and publicly funded insurance; some programs are low or no cost.
  • Inclusivity: I appreciate their language access services for non-English speakers and affirming housing for transgender and nonbinary individuals.

Begin Your Recovery Journey

To get started with East House, prospective clients can connect with the intake team for an assessment. Staff can help identify funding sources, verify Medicaid eligibility, and match individuals with the most appropriate housing and support services.

Reach out today to learn how East House can support your path to stability and recovery.

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Amenities

Private Rehab

Private drug rehab provides a comfortable, secure environment that allows you to focus on doing the work to get your life back on track. Benefits include a higher staff-to-client ratio, increased one-on-one time with therapists and healthcare providers, private rooms for clients, and customized forms of therapy.

Residential Setting

Residential drug rehab provides the comforts of home with the therapeutic support needed to successfully recover. Benefits of an inpatient program include increased safety, a higher success rate, and the time and distance given to focus on recovery. Residential drug rehabs are often the preferred method of treatment, as they can be tailored to meet specific needs, offer focused therapeutic care, and provide the necessary tools to sustain recovery.

Private Rooms

In order to maintain a sense of autonomy, many private rehab facilities offer clients the ability to choose their own private rooms. The privacy and personal space ensure that the recovery process is as comfortable as possible.

Addiction Treatment Programs

Teen & Adolescent Program

While at a young adult program in New York, young people can participate in activities and therapy sessions that cater to their age bracket. They can also form relationships with other young adults for mutual support.

Adult Program

A quality adult program in New York provides a combination of medical, mental, and emotional support to treat the whole individual. Various methods are used to help adults achieve and maintain sobriety.

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.

Women's Rehab

Men and women face different issues when it comes to addiction and recovery. Women’s rehab in New York offers treatment approaches that address life issues that are specific to women.

Opioid Treatment

There are many options available for opioid rehab in New York. Treatment programs include detox, inpatient rehab, outpatient rehab, or intensive outpatient programs (IOPs). Consider the severity of your addiction, how long you’ve been addicted, and personal history to determine which type of program is best for you.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive behavioral therapy in New York emphasizes how thoughts affect mood. It is a goal-oriented method that teaches participants how to address dysfunctional thoughts and underlying beliefs that can lead to substance abuse and addiction.

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.

Rational Behavior Therapy (RBT)

Rational emotive behavioral therapy in New York is often used to treat substance use disorders as well as a variety of other mental health and behavioral disorders. It focuses on the present, achieving goals, and overcoming hardship.

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is an integrative, community-based care strategy designed to address the needs of persons with severe and/or complex mental illness or behavioral disorders. ACT is typically provided by a multidisciplinary team of medical and mental health care providers, social workers, therapists, and other specialists, including addiction recovery professionals. These services are frequently provided in the home and community to clients in crisis, those who are clinically unstable, and those who are unable or unwilling to travel to a hospital or clinic for in-person treatment.

LGBTQ Friendly Rehab

Men and women face different issues when it comes to addiction and recovery. Women’s rehab in New York offers treatment approaches that address life issues that are specific to women.

Rehab For Veterans

Veteran’s rehab in New York helps Veterans quit using alcohol and drugs and reduce the risk of relapse with specialized treatment. Specialists help Veterans adjust to life outside the military, address previous trauma, and live a sober lifestyle.

Levels of Care

Outpatient Rehab

For those who require accountability but less intensive oversight, outpatient rehab in New York is a good option. 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.

Dual Diagnosis & Mental Health

Mental health disorders that co-occur with substance abuse disorders often cause relapse. For successful recovery, both disorders must be treated, with dual diagnosis treatment in New York. Common methods include cognitive-behavioral therapy, medication management, and counseling.

Aftercare & Alumni Program

Once rehab is complete, aftercare rehab in New York steps in to prevent relapse. This program gives you access to resources that reduce stress and help you successfully navigate challenges. Studies show that people who take advantage of these resources are more likely to maintain long-term recovery.

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.

Sober Living

A New York sober living program is appropriate for those who want to stop using drugs or alcohol but don’t feel ready to do so on their own. This communal environment allows you to live with others who are in recovery, for mutual support and accountability. A structured schedule and strict house policies help you strengthen your recovery skills, until you are strong enough to live independently.

Drug & Alcohol Intervention

Intervention services are a valuable addiction treatment tool for those seeking to get a loved one started on a recovery journey. Professional intervention staff can help plan and facilitate interventions, provide access to key resources, and assist in developing a personalized treatment plan for drug rehab in New York.

Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)

As an intensive form of outpatient rehab, partial hospitalization programs (PHPs) in New York offer many of the services associated with inpatient addiction treatment programs, but you return home during non-treatment times. PHPs give you a balance between clinical supervision and personal responsibility.

Accreditations

State License

Accepted Insurance

East House works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cigna
Humana
UnitedHealth Group

Contact Information

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259 Monroe Avenue
Suite 200
Rochester, NY 14607

Edited by:
Peter Lee, PhD

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