Substance Abuse

Outpatient substance use disorder treatment for adults dependent on opioids (heroin, fentanyl, prescribed narcotics) undergoing mild to moderate withdrawal.

A New York State licensed, medically supervised adult chemical dependency program. Our goal is to improve the balance of physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual health that results in a fulfilled life.

Mercy Hall is a 22-bed reintegration residential facility for women who are in the recovery process from alcohol and/or chemical dependence. The average length of stay ranges between 8-12 months; however, this can be individualized based on circumstances and needs.

Services offered include:

• Alcoholism and substance abuse counseling
• Relapse prevention and education
• Conflict resolution and anger management
• Vocational evaluation
• Education
• Training
• Referrals/linkages to medical care
• Recovery support groups
• Referrals to legal and financial services

The unit operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Referrals accepted from in-patient rehab, outpatient treatment, stabilization programs and legal entities. The individual must be a Nassau County resident within the past six months and have proof of residency.

Contact information:

Mercy Hall
95 Pine Street
Freeport, NY 11520
516-868-2244

Recovery House is a 22-bed reintegration residential facility for men who are in the recovery process from alcohol and/or chemical dependence. The average length of stay ranges between 6-9 months; however, this can be individualized based on circumstances and needs.

Services offered include:

• Alcoholism and substance abuse counseling
• Relapse prevention and education
• Conflict resolution and anger management
• Vocational evaluation
• Education
• Training
• Referrals/linkages to medical care
• Recovery support groups
• Referrals to legal and financial services

The unit operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Referrals accepted from inpatient rehab, outpatient treatment, stabilization programs and legal entities. The individual must be a Nassau County resident within the past six months and have proof of residency.

Contact information:

Recovery House
526 Greengrove Avenue
Uniondale, NY 11553
516-977-2050

New Hope provides stabilization services in a short-term residential setting for individuals who are in a situational crisis as a result of alcohol or substance abuse problems. Services are for adults 18 years or older with a primary DSM-5 diagnosis of substance abuse disorder with or without co-occurring mental illness.

New Hope is a funded agency of the Nassau County Department of Mental Health, Chemical Dependency, and Developmental Disabilities Services and New York State Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services.

Scope of care includes:

• Medical evaluations
• Psychiatric evaluations
• Short-term therapy
• Medication assisted treatment
• Stabilization counseling
• Case management
• Discharge planning
• Self-help group
• Individual meetings

The unit operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The average length of stay is two weeks. Referrals are accepted from detox, inpatient rehabs, legal entities and self-referrals.

Contact information:

516-546-7070
150 Buffalo Avenue
Freeport, NY 11520

When going through detoxification, some individuals may have severe withdrawal problems that require inpatient medical services. St. Charles Hospital offers medically supervised detoxification to help reduce the physiological and psychological risks for ages 18 and older.

How the process works
A physician or another medical professional uses evidence-based screening tools to determine admission.
The patient enters our acute-care setting for a 24-hour, medically directed evaluation and treatment.
Physicians and nurses provide specialized care and observation.
Physicians and nurses administer medication according to physical needs, while helping to maintain a manageable level of comfort.

St. Charles Hospital has up to 20 hospital beds dedicated to medically supervised detoxification. As a
licensed acute care hospital, we can manage complex medical conditions. The adult detoxification program is for those aged 18 and older.

Detoxification is the first step in recovery. Requesting a referral to an inpatient or outpatient program at St. Charles Hospital is recommended.

This program is for adults over the age of 18 and it is voluntary, based on the philosophy that recovery begins with the desire to change. The 40-bed inpatient unit at St. Charles Hospital offers a program designed to promote recovery for the chemically dependent patient. We believe that individuals who want to change can achieve success with the proper recovery program. Our experts are highly skilled in all aspects of recovery from addiction to drugs or alcohol and provide patients with the tools they need to stay substance-free, develop a new self-image, cope with life’s difficulties and make positive and lasting changes in their lives.

Treatment method
The ultimate goal of treatment is to minimize the possibility of relapse and maximize each patient’s ability to live without the use of addicting drugs or alcohol. Our program utilizes various approaches to achieve recovery goals including cognitive restructuring, relapse prevention training, effect regulation, wellness concepts and 12-step principles.

Depending on the individual, treatment plans include issues such as:

• Biomedical conditions
• Emotional/behavioral health syndromes
• Co-existing psychiatric disorders
• Family, work and community concerns