Horizons Counseling & Education Center

161 East Main street
Smithtown, NY 11787

Horizons Counseling & Education Center NY 11787

About Horizons Counseling & Education Center

Horizons Counseling and Education is a nonprofit agency that provides adult and adolescent treatment, prevention, and education programs for substance use disorders. It’s great that Horizons accepts in-network and outside network private insurance. Plus, funding from the state allows a sliding fee scale that considers family income and size. Horizons is located in Smithtown, New York.

Services include assessment, individual and group therapy, and various specialized treatment and prevention programs. The variety of recovery groups is particularly impressive with groups specifically for women, men, adolescents, young adults, and opiate-specific recovery. Plus, they have numerous specialty groups including relapse prevention, stress management, mental health symptom management, women’s issues, and cognitive behavioral therapy.

Medication management and medication assisted treatment are also available at Horizons. This means that medication to treat addiction or co-occurring mental health disorders is used alongside therapy. These medications help to reduce cravings and manage mental health symptoms so a client can fully focus on recovery.

Previous clients have praised Horizon for working with them to discover the root causes of their addiction, which helped them work towards long-term sobriety.

Latest Reviews

Not rick Marshall
6 months ago on Google
5
Great place!!! They care and go above and beyond, if you want the help this is by far the best place around.
Sue Thes
1 year ago on Google
5
I don't know why anyone would give 2 stars??? This place is amazing for counseling and addiction. Between the therapists, the secretaries and Pam each one of these people are absolutely amazing!
Mara Kelly
2 years ago on Google
1
After received a positive test result for alcohol we were told they could not provide the necessary counseling. I guess they only offer treatment to the healthy & well.

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Accepted Insurance

Horizons Counseling & Education Center works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, Please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

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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.

Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.

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.

Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.

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.
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).
aftercare iconAftercare Support
Completing a drug or alcohol rehab program shouldn't spell the end of substance abuse treatment. Aftercare involves making a sustainable plan for recovery, including ongoing support. This can include sober living arrangements like halfway houses, career counseling, and setting a patient up with community programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA).

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.

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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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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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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Program For Men
Men face specific challenges and concerns when seeking addiction treatment. Gender-specific recovery programs help them tackle these issues head-on in an environment that's focused, targeted, and distraction-free. It also gives them the opportunity to connect with and learn from other men who have been through a similar journey and can offer support for the next step.
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Program For Women
Rehabs for women provide a safe, nurturing space for female clients to heal. These treatment programs consider the specific obstacles that women can face during recovery and place a special emphasis on mental, social, physical, and reproductive health. They explore how each woman's experience has shaped the trajectory of their substance use, addressing issues such as sexual abuse and past trauma.
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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.

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.

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a clinical approach to helping people with substance abuse issues and other conditions shift behavior in positive ways. It is more goal-oriented than traditional psychotherapy, as MI counselors directly attempt to get clients to consider making behavioral change (rather than wait for them to come to conclusions themselves). Its primary purpose is to resolve ambivalence and help clients become able to make healthy choices freely.

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.

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

Contact Information

Phone icon (631) 360-7578
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161 East Main street
Smithtown, NY 11787

Fact checked and written by:
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Edited by:
Peter Lee, PhD

Reviews of Horizons Counseling & Education Center

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They were not flexible at all with hours

Reviewed on 3/25/2019
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3.2 (6 reviews)
Not rick Marshall
6 months ago
5

Great place!!! They care and go above and beyond, if you want the help this is by far the best place around.

Sue Thes
1 year ago
5

I don't know why anyone would give 2 stars??? This place is amazing for counseling and addiction. Between the therapists, the secretaries and Pam each one of these people are absolutely amazing!

Mara Kelly
2 years ago
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After received a positive test result for alcohol we were told they could not provide the necessary counseling. I guess they only offer treatment to the healthy & well.

Yugvf Meow
6 years ago
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I went here for two and a half years. Every single week I came and the last 2 months I ve been treated like garbage. My doctor completely stopped treating me and only pushed medicine on me. My long term goal was to handle my bipolar without medicine, but instead they increased my dose. Whenever I had a real issue they just gave me more medicine instead of properly taught me how to handle my emotions and problems as I grew. The last two months no one responded to my calls or emails. When I said I no longer want this person as my counselor they said they couldn t help. They didn t even offer to help me in anyway, nor ask what happened or how to fix the issue. What started as a good counseling session to help me, turned Into 45 minutes wasted with them being too tired to even answer my once a week email. What was supposed to be an hour long session turned into 30 minutes and they still charged me the full amount. Then started charging me fees without telling me. Suddenly one day they said I owed $200, meanwhile I have insurance and no payments were part of that. It was always the counselor telling me their issues and the doctor just asking what I needed. I had to go to the doctor every single month for the past 2 1/2 years because they don t do linger scripts? Even though what I take isn t a controlled substance. Screw this place. Only nice people were the desk girls and even they fought with the counselors over petty drama. Find another place, it s always crowded and their group therapy is always the same guy who doesn t let anyone else talk. Good luck thank you for reading

Qian
6 years ago
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Michael O'Hearn
7 years ago
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For an "Out-patient" facilitie they really go the extra mile for their patients, they got me in there exceptionally fast so I wouldn't have to go through "Withdrawal or continue getting High". Horizons really cared for my wellbeing unlike E.A.R.S., where I felt like another number, they didn't even try to get to the root or why of my addiction but now my Life is Finally back on track thanks to Horizons. Now I can be there for my family and be the remarkable father I was once again.Thank You "Horizons" & the Counselors that are Truly Helping !

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