Whitney Young Jr Health Center

10 Dewitt street Albany, NY 12207

Albany, New York

518-465-4771

About Whitney Young Jr Health Center

Whitney Young Jr Health Center operates the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Treatment Center in Albany, New York, a federally qualified health center providing outpatient addiction treatment services with a focus on opioid and alcohol use disorders.

I like their comprehensive services. The center offers an Opioid Treatment Program (OTP), Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) and outpatient counseling for adults seeking recovery.

I also appreciate their integrated, whole person approach that combines medical care, behavioral health support and peer advocacy.

Outpatient Addiction Treatment Programs at Whitney Young Jr Health Center

Clients can access medically supervised care through the Opioid Treatment Program (OTP), which provides methadone treatment combined with counseling and behavioral therapies.

The center also offers office based MAT options, including buprenorphine and naltrexone (available as a monthly injection, Vivitrol), allowing the clinical team to tailor medication options to each person's needs.

A multidisciplinary team of physicians, psychiatrists, licensed social workers, certified addiction counselors, care coordinators and peer support advocates work together to address both substance use and cooccurring mental health concerns.

Outpatient counseling services emphasize relapse prevention, skill building and coordination with primary care to support long-term recovery and overall health.

What to Know About Whitney Young Jr Health Center

Location: Albany with accessible public transportation
Programs offered: Opioid Treatment Program (methadone), office based MAT (buprenorphine, naltrexone/Vivitrol) and outpatient counseling
Who they treat: Adults with opioid and alcohol use disorders; integrated care for cooccurring mental health needs
Treatment approach: Whole person model with counseling, behavioral therapies, peer support and care coordination
Payment options: Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, most major insurance plans and offers a sliding fee scale for uninsured patients
Hours: Early morning start and Saturday dosing available for OTP clients

Addiction Treatment Programs

Adult Program Alcoholism Opioid Treatment Drug Rehab

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.

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.

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.

Levels of Care

Detox & MAT

The first step toward a drug-free future is detox in New York. This is the process of slowly and safely riddin...g your body of all addictive substances, while under 24/7 supervision by professionals.

Outpatient Rehab

For those who require accountability but less intensive oversight, outpatient rehab in New York is a good opti...on. 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.

SAMHSA

Insurance

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.

Medicare Accepted

If you have Medicaid, you may have coverage options available to assist with the cost of alcohol and drug reha...b in New York. The amount of coverage will depend on many things, including whether you are seeking inpatient or outpatient treatment for substance abuse.

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.