Unitas / St.Marks Pl Institute for Mental Health

St. Mark’s Place Institute for Mental Health, found in New York City, New York, is a person centered mental health and substance use disorder treatment program. They offer outpatient treatment including detox and medication assisted treatment services. If you're living with a co-occurring disorder, this facility can help, too.

Treatment here focuses on the physical, mental, and social needs of each individual. This approach can improve these areas of your life, which in turn can aid in recovery. They accept insurance, but you’ll need to contact them for specific details.

Looking At the Underlying Causes of Addiction

The St. Mark's staff do more than help you cope with symptoms. While that's certainly important to recovery, they look deeper to explore the underlying issues that are influencing addictive behaviors.

While this isn't an uncommon approach to addiction care, I wanted to draw attention to it because it's not always something potential clients are aware of. There are many valid and effective approaches to treating addictive behaviors, but I think those that address those lurking issues beneath the surface teach you more about yourself and how your experiences are interlinked.

DWI and DUI Support

St. Mark’s can help DUI and DWI offenders develop new skills and meet any requirements to regain their license or those set on them by the court. It's a blend of education and skill development alongside therapy sessions.

Their stated goal is to show you how your thought patterns influence negative behaviors and what you can do to change them. I like that it's more than just classes; it really takes you on a deep dive into your behaviors. What you learn here can be applied to so many negative habits and behaviors, so it's a really valuable tool to have.

Continuing Support Through Aftercare Programs

Aftercare varies from provider to provider, with some offering broader support than others. Knowing what you can get out of aftercare can be an important factor in choosing a treatment program.

Aftercare support at St. Mark's includes ongoing therapy, as expected. But their other offerings show a focus on the social aspect of relapse prevention, including connections to support and 12 Step groups. Consider it a head start on finding and joining these groups.