800-784-1361
(212) 343-3563 
I have been a patient at LESC and Sucasa and let me just say that they helped me save my life.. In the past 9yrs I have went from being on drugs for over 20yrs and living in the streets to being clean for 9yrs to living in a brand new apartment. I always have everything I ...
About Lower East Side Service Center
Lower Eastside Service Center (LESC) is a treatment center for adults who suffer from substance addiction, mental illness, and /or homelessness in New York, New York. LESC offers services for pregnant women and new mothers, and for those who speak Chinese dialects.
LESC provides outpatient care and referrals for inpatient treatment at their residential facilities across New York City. They specialize in the use of medication assisted treatment for persons with opioid dependency. They also offer transitional or supportive housing if needed. If you receive state assistance, your stay is covered, all others, you will be informed of what you will need to pay.
This center is always accepting new patients and you may call or email for an appointment, or walk-in for service. They offer medication management services along with primary healthcare as a resident.
They also provide Hepatitis C and HIV education and treatment for dual diagnosis, along with special treatment for pregnant women who may need to detox. LESC offers vocational and job training to help you get a job and get on your feet again.
Payment Options
Medicaid 
Private insurance 
Self-pay options 
Medicare
Levels of Care
Outpatient
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.
Programs
Adult program
HIV/AIDS program
Program for men
Program for women
Young adult program
Settings & Amenities
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Private setting
Treatment
Dual Diagnosis
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.
Mental Health
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.
Clinical Services
Family Therapy
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
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.
Individual Therapy
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.
Life Skills
Life skills trainings involve all the skills a person must have in order to function successfully in the world. These include time management, career guidance, money management, and effective communication. Truly successful addiction recovery is based on the ability to not only live substance-free, but to thrive. Life skills teaches the practical necessities of functioning in society, which sets clients up for success in life, and therefore sobriety.
Contact
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Fact checked and written by:
Linda Dotson
Edited by:
Terri Beth Miller, PhD
