House of the Good Shepherd

1550 Champlin Aveue Utica, NY 13502

Utica, New York

315-235-7600

About House of the Good Shepherd

House of the Good Shepherd is a residential treatment and child welfare organization serving children, adolescents, and families in Central New York.

Founded in 1872, the facility offers trauma-informed residential care, foster care services and on-site education for youth ages 6 to 21 facing serious emotional, social and behavioral challenges. House of the Good Shepherd has over 150 years of experience and supports more than 600 children and families annually.

Trauma and Emotional Disturbance Help for Children and Youth

House of the Good Shepherd specializes in residential mental health treatment for children and adolescents experiencing significant trauma and emotional disturbance. Their programs include around-the-clock psychiatric and medical services.

I've found this program has a residential treatment center and an intensive treatment program that follows the Sanctuary Model. This model is a certified trauma-informed approach using the S.E.L.F. Framework to address Safety, Emotions, Loss and Future as core areas of healing.

On-Campus Education at Tilton School

House of the Good Shepherd operates Tilton School, an on-site educational program offering K through 12 instruction with NYSED curriculum and Regents exam preparation. The school integrates special education services and provides a consistent academic environment for youth in residential treatment, helping them maintain educational progress while receiving care.

State and County Funding Available

House of the Good Shepherd accepts various state and county funding sources. They also accept Medicaid and private insurance.

Addiction Treatment Programs

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.

Levels of Care

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.

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.

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.

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.