Phoenix House Long Island City Parkside
34-25 Vernon Boulevard
Long Island City, NY 11106
About Phoenix House Long Island City Parkside
Phoenix House in Long Island City, New York offers both residential and outpatient substance use recovery programs. Both programs are located within the same block of flats at Vernon Boulevard. The outpatient program is at the headquarters very close to the residential facility.
These programs are CARF accredited. This reflects Phoenix House’s commitment to quality and individualized care. They serve adults including men and women affected by substance use disorders. They may also address co-occurring disorders. This is when someone is simultaneously affected by substance use and mental health disorders.
The residential facility provides a structured and supportive recovery environment for those with severe symptoms requiring 24/7 support. It is equipped with modern amenities that promote wellness. I especially like their workout arena which has plenty of space and equipment for all fitness levels. There are stretching areas and free weights as well. Regular exercise can reduce stress, boost your self confidence and improve mental health.
They also offer yoga classes overseen by highly trained yoga instructors. The food is exceptional. Residents enjoy freshly made meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. This includes a rotating menu of meats, vegetarian options and daily salad bars.
Their clinical recovery models deliver proven therapeutic practices like cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and motivational enhancement in a group format. In addition to CBT and DBT, there are also men’s and women’s groups as well as groups for relapse prevention and coping skills.
These sessions focus on managing anger, addressing trauma and creating positive emotional awareness. This helps you to eliminate negative behavioral patterns that trigger substance use/abuse. Individual sessions are held weekly to assess progress. You’ll also enjoy recreational activities like outdoor walks, planting/gardening and attending sports events.
Their evidence based model incorporates medication assisted treatment, or MAT. This technique is effective in addressing opioid, stimulant and alcohol use. It uses FDA approved medicine and counseling to support recovery. Their highly skilled medical expert oversees this therapy. They use buprenorphine for opioid use disorders and Naltrexone for alcohol/opioid addiction.
They also partner with local methadone clinics to ensure continuity of care for residents already on methadone. The facility also offers intervention services and comprehensive vocational support. The latter helps you build job skills and improve your employment prospects after recovery.