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For New Yorkers who need addiction care but worry about the cost, a newly opened, state-funded residence signals that more low-cost addiction treatment is on the way.
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that a $32 million addiction treatment residence has opened on Wards Island, fully paid for with public dollars.
What Opened and Who It Serves
The three-story, 60-bed center covers 22,500 square feet and serves adult men with opioid use disorder, according to the governor’s office.
It is operated by the nonprofit Odyssey House and funded with $32 million from the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS).
The program is built for people early in recovery and offers medication-supported treatment, including methadone and buprenorphine, along with withdrawal management, counseling and medical services.
Public investment at this scale is what allows a program like this to take people who could not afford private care.
Who Qualifies for Free or Low-Cost Treatment
Because the residence is publicly funded through OASAS, it is part of the state safety net rather than a private-pay facility, which generally means cost is not the barrier it would be elsewhere.
State-funded and nonprofit programs like this one often serve people on Medicaid or with little or no income.
Odyssey House reported $55 million in revenue in 2025, including $31 million in government grants, the kind of public support that keeps care affordable for residents.
How to Access These Resources
New York is expanding this kind of capacity. Hochul proposed a $1.3 billion OASAS budget this year, a 7% increase over last year.
OASAS also broke ground recently on an $18 million expansion of a residential rehab in Crown Heights run by the nonprofit Anchor House, which will add 20 beds to an existing 50-bed men’s residence once construction finishes in two to three years.
Payment Options Explained
If you are comparing affordable care, a few steps help. Check whether your state offers Medicaid coverage for rehab, since Medicaid pays for much of the publicly funded treatment in New York and nationwide.
Ask programs directly about sliding-scale fees, scholarships and grant-funded beds. And use free national resources to find a starting point.
Finding Affordable Treatment
If finances have been a barrier to accessing recovery services, Rehabs.org lists free and low-cost treatment options nationwide. Call
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