Bowery Residents’ Committee

131 West 25th Street, 3rd Floor New York City, NY 10001
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BRC - Chemical Dependency Crisis Center - CDCC NY 10001

About Bowery Residents’ Committee

BRC–Chemical Dependency Crisis Center–CDCC is a comprehensive drug and alcohol rehab for homeless adults in New York, New York. They provide dual diagnosis care, crisis intervention services, medically supervised detox, and inpatient, outpatient, and aftercare services. Specialized programs for young adults and persons living with HIV/AIDS are available.

BRC–Chemical Dependency Crisis Center–CDCC, in New York, New York is an addiction recovery program for homeless men and women offering medically supervised detox, crisis intervention services, and inpatient, outpatient, and aftercare programming. They also provide dedicated services for young adults, persons with HIV/AIDS, and persons with co-occurring addiction and mental illness.

Clients undergoing detox at BRC–Chemical Dependency Crisis Center receive round the clock medical supervision and may be prescribed FDA approved medications to ease withdrawal symptoms and prevent potentially serious complications.

Clients in the BRC inpatient program receive medical and mental health assessments, personalized care plans, and comprehensive case management. They also engage in intensive individual, group, and family therapy drawing on a range of proven modalities, including CBT, RBT, and motivational interviewing. Recovery focused life skills training, including courses in coping, self care, wellness, and relapse prevention, is prioritized.

BRC promotes clients’ long term recovery through robust wraparound care aligned with clients’ evolving needs. Levels of care include intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient, and aftercare. Case management services include needs assessments and referrals for medical, mental health, and social service programs, such as food, housing, and employment assistance for clients at risk for future homelessness.

BRC–Chemical Dependency Crisis Center–CDCC is state licensed and accredited by SAMHSA. They accept private insurance, Medicaid, and self pay. Financial aid, sliding scale payment assistance, and free services are available.

Latest Reviews

Michael Strong
1 month ago on Google
1
Used to be an employee here. The clients are not properly looked after. Several have passed away in their rooms and was not discovered until days later because staff and management does not check on them. The management team Alaa, Andre, and Ritana often spend their shifts at the bar using donation money for clients to buy their drinks. I witnessed supervisor Ritana sitting on Supervisor Andres lap. When reported Ritana and Andre tried to intimidate me and fire me. This was brought to HR attention and they did nothing but write me up. They do not care for the safety of the staff or clients. Clients become violent with staff and they aren t discharged or transferred out. Horrible shelter and leaves the clients worse than how they started.
Daniel Dorado
4 months ago on Google
1
This place is the is a disgrace,for all the homeless people in New York. because just imagine them disappearing their belongings , the staff is a plain way to steal the government funding for homeless people.such place need to be disbanded to stop making so many harm to the society
Reggie
5 months ago on Google
5
Great staff good place to be of your homeless
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Other Forms of Payment

Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Sliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.

Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

outpatient iconOutpatient
Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.
inpatient iconInpatient
Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.
intensive-outpatient iconIntensive Outpatient
Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) are for those who want or need a very structured treatment program but who also wish to live at home and continue with certain responsibilities (such as work or school). IOP substance abuse treatment programs vary in duration and intensity, and certain outpatient rehab centers will offer individualized treatment programs.
aftercare iconAftercare Support
Clients in rehab aftercare programs receive a customized portfolio of services designed to promote their sustained sobriety. These clients have completed high-level treatment, are typically exiting detox and/or intensive inpatient care and are reintegrating into their home, workplace, and community. Rehab aftercare services address addiction disease as a chronic condition requiring continuing care. Clients typically work with case managers and recovery teams to access necessary resources, such as peer coaching and 12 step program induction support.
12-step icon12-Step
12-step programs are addiction recovery models based on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). A number of substance abuse programs (including some drug and alcohol rehab centers) use the 12 steps as a basis for treatment. Beginning steps involve admitting powerlessness over the addiction and creating a spiritual basis for recovery. Middle steps including making direct amends to those who've been hurt by the addiction, and the final step is to assist others in addiction recovery in the same way. 12-Step offshoots including Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA), Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA), Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) and Gamblers Anonymous (GA).
24-hour icon24-Hour Clinical Care
For many different stages and therapies offered during addiction treatment, it's essential to offer 24-hour clinical care in New York. often involves medication treatment for drug or alcohol detox. The withdrawal symptoms experienced during detox can be dangerous, but having medical experts on-site around the clock means someone is always there to step in and provide emergency medical care when and if it is ever needed.
medically-assisted-detox iconMedically Assisted Detox
Drug and alcohol addiction often takes a heavy toll on one's body. Over time, a physical dependence can develop, meaning the body physiologically needs the substance to function. Detox is the process of removing drugs and/or alcohol from the body, a process that can be lethal if mismanaged. Medical detox is done by licensed medical professionals who monitor vital signs and keep you safe, healthy, and as comfortable as possible as you go through detox and withdrawal.

Treatments

The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.

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.

Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.

Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.

Programs

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Adult Program
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
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Young Adult Program
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

Clinical Services

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.

Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

The philosophy behind experiential therapy is that your behavior is guided by your perception. This therapy allows you to express yourself creatively, which reveals how you perceive events. Your therapist will guide you through the exploration of your emotions to release negative ones and experience positive ones.

Staff & Accreditations

Staff

Muzzy Rosenblatt

Chief Executive Officer & President

Erica Cibella

Chief Human Resources Officer

Nicole Clare

Chief Real Estate Development Officer

Shira Fisher

Chief Development Officer

Lilia Marini-Calves

Chief Financial Officer

Chance Morrison

Chief Equity Officer

Kelly Quirk

Chief Program Officer

David Tatum

Chief of Staff

Accreditations

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Established in 1992 by congress, SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on American's communities.

SAMHSA Listed: Yes

State Licenses are permits issued by government agencies that allow rehab organizations to conduct business legally within a certain geographical area. Typically, the kind of program a rehab facility offers, along with its physical location, determines which licenses are required to operate legally.

State License: New York
License Number: 50490-52757

Contact Information

Phone icon (212) 803-5700
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131 West 25th Street
3rd Floor
New York, NY 10001

Fact checked and written by:
Terri Beth Miller, PhD
Edited by:
Quentin Blount

Reviews of Bowery Residents’ Committee

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3.6 (111 reviews)
Michael Strong
1 month ago
1

Used to be an employee here. The clients are not properly looked after. Several have passed away in their rooms and was not discovered until days later because staff and management does not check on them. The management team Alaa, Andre, and Ritana often spend their shifts at the bar using donation money for clients to buy their drinks. I witnessed supervisor Ritana sitting on Supervisor Andres lap. When reported Ritana and Andre tried to intimidate me and fire me. This was brought to HR attention and they did nothing but write me up. They do not care for the safety of the staff or clients. Clients become violent with staff and they aren t discharged or transferred out. Horrible shelter and leaves the clients worse than how they started.

Daniel Dorado
4 months ago
1

This place is the is a disgrace,for all the homeless people in New York. because just imagine them disappearing their belongings , the staff is a plain way to steal the government funding for homeless people.such place need to be disbanded to stop making so many harm to the society

Reggie
5 months ago
5

Great staff good place to be of your homeless

Rasirio Davis
9 months ago
5

Stacey-Ann Johnson
10 months ago
1

Worst place to live work or be a part of

Nancy Albert
11 months ago
1

This place does not care for anyone. Staff is always sleeping while on duty. They have women on the floor with men because she stated she is transitioning (nothing against that) . Management does not do there job let alone the staff. If these people are looking for help, DO your Job!!!! i was informed by someone that is at this facility. You should be ashamed. How do you expect for people to be able to get there life together, when BRC is doing nothing but treating them like garbage. and Don't let me send you pictures. Yes, they also send out pictures

Lizzette Martinez
1 year ago
5

Bruce Nash
1 year ago
5

En Egberon
1 year ago
5

Great service

SHOPIFY Expert
1 year ago
1

The place practically are shelter transitioning to home owe by you with no drug use substance but in that case only cigarettes takes over in BRC plus they seem to fight every hell and tear to steal your item while they are it

The Hood Assassin
1 year ago
1

How come you let people with Mental illness die on the street? I'm speaking of your previous client Jordan Neely. If you had focused on prior care instead of taking tax payer money and donations the man would still be alive. The problem is organizations like you who do more harm than good. You are a rock in the middle of the desert that looks like a water fountain. I know what it's like to be homeless and only encounter people like you who just do nothing but empty promises. A big middle finger to you.

Angel M. Tasmanian devil Rivas C
1 year ago
1

They don't do their jobs right.

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