Family Residences and Essential Enterprises (FREE)
191 Bethpage Sweet Hollow Road Old Bethpage, NY 11804
About Family Residences and Essential Enterprises (FREE)
Family Residences and Essential Enterprises (FREE) is a nonprofit behavioral health and substance use treatment provider in Old Bethpage, New York, offering recovery oriented residential and outpatient services across Long Island.
I'm impressed by FREE's support for individuals with mental illness, cooccurring disorders and chemical addiction through community based programs.
I like their strength based, person centered approach that connects recovery with housing, employment and long term community support.
Community Residences for Sobriety
FREE offers a continuum of community based care that includes 24 hour supervised community residences, addiction treatment programming and supported housing.
Individuals may begin with an assessment that identifies the right level of support, from residential behavioral health to outpatient addiction services.
Within these programs, clients can expect substance abuse services, medication management, rehabilitation counseling, symptom management and independent living skill development.
FREE's Mentally Ill/Chemical Abuse (MICA) Housing Program provides integrated dual diagnosis care for those managing both mental illness and addiction.
Quick Facts About FREE
- Location: Old Bethpage, New York, serving Nassau and Suffolk Counties across Long Island
- Levels of care: Residential behavioral health, supported housing and outpatient addiction services
- Who they treat: Adults, young adults ages 18 30 aging out of foster care, seniors, LGBTQ+ clients and court referred individuals
- Approach: Strength based, recovery oriented, person centered care with integrated dual diagnosis support
- Payment options: Medicaid, Medicare, self pay, financial aid and sliding scale assistance
- Housing models: 24 hour supervised residences, apartment treatment and MICA housing
Getting Started With FREE
To begin recovery with FREE in Old Bethpage, New York, individuals can complete an assessment to determine eligibility and the most appropriate level of care.
An intake team member can explain available programs, housing options and payment or financial assistance options.
Addiction Treatment Programs
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.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.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.Levels of Care
Dual Diagnosis & Mental Health
Mental health disorders that co-occur with substance abuse disorders often cause relapse. For successful recov...ery, both disorders must be treated, with dual diagnosis treatment in New York. Common methods include cognitive-behavioral therapy, medication management, and counseling.Insurance
Financial Aid
If you require assistance with paying for alcohol and drug rehab in New York, you may be eligible for financia...l aid. Financial assistance options include grants, scholarships, non-profit programs, personal funding, and health insurance programs to help you manage the expense of substance abuse treatment.
Medicaid Accepted
You may be eligible for Medicaid coverage to help pay for alcohol and drug rehab in New York. Medicaid coverag...e may vary, but it may cover the cost of detox, inpatient rehab, and other levels of care.
Medicare Accepted
If you have Medicaid, you may have coverage options available to assist with the cost of alcohol and drug reha...b in New York. The amount of coverage will depend on many things, including whether you are seeking inpatient or outpatient treatment for substance abuse.
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.
Sliding Scale Payment
If you need help covering the cost of alcohol or drug rehab in New York but cannot pay the full amount, a slid...ing scale payment plan may be an option for you. This allows you to access all levels of care, including detox, inpatient rehab, and more. To qualify for this treatment discount, you must complete an application and provide supporting financial documentation.Contact Family Residences and Essential Enterprises (FREE)
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