Brooklyn Campus of the VA NY Harbor Healthcare System

800 Poly Place
Brooklyn, NY 11209

Brooklyn, New York
718-836-6600

About Brooklyn Campus of the VA NY Harbor Healthcare System

Located in Brooklyn, New York, the Brooklyn VA Medical Center offers outpatient treatment for veterans living with mental health conditions, including addiction. The comprehensive behavioral health program provides veteran-focused mental health services including medication management, individual, family, couples, and group therapy, readjustment counseling, and education and employment counseling. They also provide referrals for residential rehabilitation treatment programs for veterans as necessary.

It’s great that behavioral healthcare can be accessed remotely via the VA telehealth program, an online self-help portal, and a smartphone app. Plus, if necessary, veterans can access same-day care, even if they’re not currently enrolled in VA healthcare. If they do have VA Healthcare benefits they can be used along with Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE, and most private insurance plans. Those struggling to pay may be eligible for VA financial hardship assistance.

Veterans can access extra support with the BeThere peer assistance program. It offers a way for service members, their families, and transitioning veterans to talk confidentially to peer coaches who have experienced similar struggles.

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Amenities

Acupuncture Room

Acupuncture is one of the most popular luxurious and alternative therapies offered by rehabs. An acupuncture room provides benefits like pain reduction, improved sleep, a healthy immune system, and a decrease in anxiety.

Executive Offices

Taking time away from a demanding corporate job to attend drug rehab may seem impossible, but executive drug rehab programs combine cutting edge addiction treatment with executive amenities like Wi-Fi, access to computers, and conference calling so you can take care of your health and stay on top of business.

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Private Rooms

In order to maintain a sense of autonomy, many private rehab facilities offer clients the ability to choose their own private rooms. The privacy and personal space ensure that the recovery process is as comfortable as possible.

Metropolitan Area

Addiction treatment in the metro area benefits clients by offering seamless connections from the city, around the state, and those seeking out-of-state treatment. Another benefit of attending a metro area drug rehab is that you’re close to major airports and ground transportation services.

Business Center

Business centers are a preferred amenity in many mental health and addiction recovery facilities and typically feature secure, high-speed internet, computer stations, printers, and related business technologies. Business centers are designed to enable professionals and students to continue to participate in work or school activities without leaving the treatment facility.

Private Transportation

Transportation services are designed to ensure your addiction treatment begins and ends successfully by offering free transportation to the rehab facility, to and from your appointments during rehab, and back home upon program completion.

Addiction Treatment Programs

Teen & Adolescent Program

While at a young adult program in New York, young people can participate in activities and therapy sessions that cater to their age bracket. They can also form relationships with other young adults for mutual support.

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.

Alcoholism

To address the full range of issues involved in alcohol use disorder, an alcohol rehab in New York often incorporates a variety of treatment methods. Physical activity, nutrition, psychotherapy, and support groups are common aspects of treatment.

Men's Rehab

Some men benefit most from men’s rehab in New York. These programs understand the unique challenges that men face when struggling with addiction, and they offer personalized treatment to address these challenges.

Women's 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.

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.

Drug Rehab

When you choose drug rehab in New York, you’ll participate in a variety of treatments that are designed to help you live a drug-free lifestyle. Common methods of treatment include group, individual, and family counseling, medication management, nutrition, exercise, and management of co-occurring mental health disorders.

Senior Drug & Alcohol Rehab

During elderly rehab in New York, you’ll participate in a variety of therapies, including individual, group, and family. Common methods include cognitive behavioral therapy, 12-step methods, and case management, all with a focus on age-specific needs.

Opioid Treatment

There are many options available for opioid rehab in New York. Treatment programs include detox, inpatient rehab, outpatient rehab, or intensive outpatient programs (IOPs). Consider the severity of your addiction, how long you’ve been addicted, and personal history to determine which type of program is best for you.

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.

Rehab For Veterans

Veteran’s rehab in New York helps Veterans quit using alcohol and drugs and reduce the risk of relapse with specialized treatment. Specialists help Veterans adjust to life outside the military, address previous trauma, and live a sober lifestyle.

Levels of Care

Outpatient Rehab

For those who require accountability but less intensive oversight, outpatient rehab in New York is a good option. During this treatment, you meet regularly with a counselor and attend support group meetings, for accountability and encouragement. This may last for a few weeks or months, based on your recovery journey.

Aftercare & Alumni Program

Once rehab is complete, aftercare rehab in New York steps in to prevent relapse. This program gives you access to resources that reduce stress and help you successfully navigate challenges. Studies show that people who take advantage of these resources are more likely to maintain long-term recovery.

Dual Diagnosis & Mental Health

Mental health disorders that co-occur with substance abuse disorders often cause relapse. For successful recovery, both disorders must be treated, with dual diagnosis treatment in New York. Common methods include cognitive-behavioral therapy, medication management, and counseling.

Drug & Alcohol Intervention

Intervention services are a valuable addiction treatment tool for those seeking to get a loved one started on a recovery journey. Professional intervention staff can help plan and facilitate interventions, provide access to key resources, and assist in developing a personalized treatment plan for drug rehab in New York.

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.

Accreditations

SAMHSA
CARF
Joint Commission

Accepted Insurance

Brooklyn Campus of the VA NY Harbor Healthcare System works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cigna
Humana
TRICARE
UnitedHealth Group

Contact Information

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800 Poly Place
Brooklyn, NY 11209

Fact checked and written by:
Gemma Davison, BSc
Edited by:
Peter Lee, PhD

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