Childrens Aid Society – Dunlevy Milbank Center

14-32 West 118th street
New York, NY 10026

About Childrens Aid Society – Dunlevy Milbank Center

The Children's Aid Society is a treatment facility located in New York City, New York. This facility offers many services for your child’s development that could be impacted from substance abuse and mental health conditions. The programs available provide family stabilization, health and wellbeing, academic and social emotional learning services.

Their education and leadership services are available to help your child progress with after school, early childhood, foster care education, and also Deaf and hard of hearing services. These prompts your child to engage in academics and rise above restraints of barriers they could be impacted due to poverty or lack of resources.

The health and nutrition programs they have available provide behavioral health services within the school system and community. They offer crisis interventions, individual, group, and family counseling.

This facility also offers substance abuse prevention services for children and young adults from the ages of 11 to 21. Their P.O.W.E.R. program has support groups and counseling services available to raise awareness of potential harm and danger that can lead to addiction. Their team of prevention specialists helps encourage your child to develop healthier lifestyle choices and offer mentorship.

Latest Reviews

Yanni Young
4 months ago on Google
1
Had a very rude experience today with the main woman at the front desk. I came in with my bike to watch my nephew play basketball, I was already inside of the vicinity making my way down the hall when the woman yelled out at me saying we dont allow bikes in the gym I then responded by saying if you don t allow bikes inside why would you watch me come in with my bike and not saying anything to which she responded I wanted to see where you were gonna go, you can put your bike outside in a very nasty tone. I didn t feel comfortable leaving my bike outside so I responded I ll come back another day to watch my nephew to which she very rudely replied I think that s a good idea. I was also told that Milbank allows dogs inside of the gym but somehow I m not able to park my bike inside? I grew up coming to Milbank and that experience with that front desk woman made me never want to come back. Her response was also incredibly illogical because if you know that bikes aren t allowed inside why watch me walk all the way past your desk and turn the corner to then rudely say something. If you work at a front desk you represent the business you re working for. She is not a good representation of this community space that I grew up in as a Harlem native and was looking forward to watching my nephew play. This experience honestly made me not want to come back as it s clear that Milbank supports their staff being rude to people coming inside. After sharing my experience with my family today, I was also told by my step father and brother that she rudely yelled hello, as they walked in. Word of advice, if you don t know how to speak to people in a respectful manner and tone, maybe don t work at a front desk.
Cha Myrr
8 months ago on Google
3
I went here for a private adult swim lesson on the weekend; however, it wasn t very private. There were at least 40 people (children, family members, lifeguards, employees) present on the bleachers, in the pools and on the sidelines. I wasn t expecting so many onlookers learning how to swim for the first time however my swim instructor was able to teach me some valuable tips. If you can get past the very chaotic and busy scene around you, you can learn some useful information on how to swim.
Yvonne Smith
9 months ago on Google
5
My three friends and I started taking adult swim lessons with Splash Fit Swim Club at the Children's Aid - Dunlevy Milbank Center this month (January). I love this place! The pool is heated, the showers are hot, and the ladies dressing room is clean and well-lit. The lockers are small, so only bring essentials. Our group has varying skill levels (2 can't swim at all, 2 are refining their skills), but Coach Mohamed has been good at helping each of us and keeping us all engaged. The pool area is well-supervised, with someone to check-in the students and direct them to the lane where their coach is waiting. Parents are allowed to sit in the bleachers to watch their little ones swim. The program has pretty strict rules about missed classes, (a limited number of make-up lessons are permitted) but this makes me a bit more focused and less likely to miss a lesson. Two thumbs up for swim lessons at Children's Aid - Dunlevy Milbank Center!

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Accepted Insurance

Childrens Aid Society – Dunlevy Milbank Center works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Other Forms of Payment

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.

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.

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.

Treatments

Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.

Programs

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Teen Program
Teen programs are designed to address the unique pressures teens face, pressures that can drive them to experiment with dangerous, addictive substances. They need programs that meet them exactly where they are and give them tools for long-term recovery. Therapy can help teenagers understand and work through underlying issues so they can reclaim the life ahead of them.
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Child Program
The providers who specialize in the children's rehab space understand the specialized needs that this population faces. School-based and social services such as tutoring and family counseling are often central to treatment. Child programs may also address the needs of youth experiencing substance abuse in the home, including a parent's or sibling's addiction.
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LGBTQ Program
Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.
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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.

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.

Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.

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.

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.

Nutrition therapy, aka medical nutrition therapy (MNT), is a way of treating physical, emotional, and medical conditions through diet. Specific dietary plans are designed by professional nutritionists or registered dietitians, and patients follow them in order to positively affect their physical and mental health.

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.

Contact Information

Phone icon (212) 369-8339
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14-32 West 118th street
New York, NY 10026

Edited by:
Peter Lee, PhD

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Yanni Young
4 months ago
1

Had a very rude experience today with the main woman at the front desk. I came in with my bike to watch my nephew play basketball, I was already inside of the vicinity making my way down the hall when the woman yelled out at me saying we dont allow bikes in the gym I then responded by saying if you don t allow bikes inside why would you watch me come in with my bike and not saying anything to which she responded I wanted to see where you were gonna go, you can put your bike outside in a very nasty tone. I didn t feel comfortable leaving my bike outside so I responded I ll come back another day to watch my nephew to which she very rudely replied I think that s a good idea. I was also told that Milbank allows dogs inside of the gym but somehow I m not able to park my bike inside? I grew up coming to Milbank and that experience with that front desk woman made me never want to come back. Her response was also incredibly illogical because if you know that bikes aren t allowed inside why watch me walk all the way past your desk and turn the corner to then rudely say something. If you work at a front desk you represent the business you re working for. She is not a good representation of this community space that I grew up in as a Harlem native and was looking forward to watching my nephew play. This experience honestly made me not want to come back as it s clear that Milbank supports their staff being rude to people coming inside. After sharing my experience with my family today, I was also told by my step father and brother that she rudely yelled hello, as they walked in. Word of advice, if you don t know how to speak to people in a respectful manner and tone, maybe don t work at a front desk.

Cha Myrr
8 months ago
3

I went here for a private adult swim lesson on the weekend; however, it wasn t very private. There were at least 40 people (children, family members, lifeguards, employees) present on the bleachers, in the pools and on the sidelines. I wasn t expecting so many onlookers learning how to swim for the first time however my swim instructor was able to teach me some valuable tips. If you can get past the very chaotic and busy scene around you, you can learn some useful information on how to swim.

Yvonne Smith
9 months ago
5

My three friends and I started taking adult swim lessons with Splash Fit Swim Club at the Children's Aid - Dunlevy Milbank Center this month (January). I love this place! The pool is heated, the showers are hot, and the ladies dressing room is clean and well-lit. The lockers are small, so only bring essentials. Our group has varying skill levels (2 can't swim at all, 2 are refining their skills), but Coach Mohamed has been good at helping each of us and keeping us all engaged. The pool area is well-supervised, with someone to check-in the students and direct them to the lane where their coach is waiting. Parents are allowed to sit in the bleachers to watch their little ones swim. The program has pretty strict rules about missed classes, (a limited number of make-up lessons are permitted) but this makes me a bit more focused and less likely to miss a lesson. Two thumbs up for swim lessons at Children's Aid - Dunlevy Milbank Center!

Mayte Perez
1 year ago
5

Matin Moradi
1 year ago
5

I take kung fu classes here, the master is one of the best I've seen and had. The facilities themselves are also very nice and there are a lot of different programs for the kids.

EVADNE NAANTAANBUU
2 years ago
5

My daughter been going there since she was 5 years now she is 9 years great place staff very nice they are like family love me some Milbank

J.E. SWEETING
3 years ago
5

OWEN GUISCHARD
5 years ago
5

Great place 4 kids to grow

Kraig Blue
5 years ago
5

Great place for your children. Swimming, basketball, AWESOME counsellors, and beautiful vibrant facilities.

Rey Rey
5 years ago
5

Had the best time there I wanna go back it was amazing and the trips to the ice rink

derek hill
5 years ago
5

German Santos
5 years ago
5

A Community Center that includes a swimming pool, medical health and dental resource clinic, and various events that is being scheduled for children and families every year

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