New Alternatives for Children – Mental Health

825 7th Ave
New York, NY 10019

New Alternatives for Children - Mental Health NY 10010

About New Alternatives for Children – Mental Health

The New Alternatives For Children is a treatment facility located in New York, New York. Here they provide a multitude of programs to assist children struggling with mental and behavioral health conditions.

Their Mental Health Clinic supports each child’s well-being through mental health, medical and social services. Complex trauma assessments, comprehensive psych evaluations, and psychotropic medication management are a few of the services they assist with.

They offer a trauma sensitive yoga and mindfulness program as well as an art and music therapy program that provides a more holistic therapeutic approach for your child’s journey of healing. Art and music therapy boosts your child’s self confidence and stimulates cognitive function. Their trauma sensitive yoga and mindfulness program gives your child an opportunity to relax, improve their mood, encourage personal growth and create internal peace.

They are also LGBTQ+ friendly offering additional services to children who identify in that community. This program creates a safe supportive environment and allows your child a place to freely express themselves without the concern or fear of judgment.

Latest Reviews

Kerron Lewis
3 months ago on Google
1
NAC is the worst
Jason Lulenski
9 months ago on Google
1
These people do not care about the children nor the foster parents. They file false reports on good people, let sick kids fall through the cracks and will do ANYTHING to make money.
Ms Tay
9 months ago on Google
1
The worst agency hands down!!!! From the higher ups who are put in place to help parents and families who only lie to cover their azzes, and make excuses for their poor low quality lying inexperienced workers.

Location

Accepted Insurance

New Alternatives for Children – Mental Health works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, Please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Call now to check and verify your insurance

800-985-8516
Question iconWho Answers?

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.

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

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 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

teen-program thumbnail image
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.
adult-program thumbnail image
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.
child-program thumbnail image
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.
hearing-impaired-program thumbnail image
Hearing Impaired Program
A sensory disability, such as hearing impairment, can compound the challenges of addiction recovery. Drug rehabs that are specially designed to accommodate the needs of persons with hearing impairments will include special accessibility features and accommodations to make treatment as comfortable and effective as possible. This may include access to American Sign Language interpreters.
hiv-aids-program thumbnail image
HIV/AIDS Program
HIV/AIDS programs support disease prevention and management in high-risk individuals in recovery. Individuals who engage in intravenous drug use and other addictive behaviors are at a higher risk of becoming infected with HIV. Rehab centers that specialize in treating this population typically have a high number of nurses, physicians, and psychiatrists on staff who can make sure both their medical and mental health needs are met.
lgbtq-program thumbnail image
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.
young-adult-program thumbnail image
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.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.

Eating disorders include anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and dysfunctional eating patterns. Many psychologists and other mental health professionals consider eating disorders to be food addictions, meaning food is being used in an addictive way (similar to drug or alcohol addiction). Certain substance abuse treatment programs will have treatment for eating disorders as one of the services offered. An eating disorder may also present as a co-occuring disorder or dual diagnosis alongside drug and alcohol addiction.

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.

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) 696-1550
Building icon

825 7th Ave
New York, NY 10019

Edited by:
Courtney Myers, MS

Reviews of New Alternatives for Children – Mental Health

3.7/5 (65 reviews)
0
Staff
0
Amenities
0
Meals
0
Value
0
Cleanliness
5
34
4
12
3
2
2
1
1
16

Reviews

Overall Experience
Date Submitted
Reviewer

Google Reviews

3.7 (65 reviews)
Kerron Lewis
3 months ago
1

NAC is the worst

Ms Tay
9 months ago
1

The worst agency hands down!!!! From the higher ups who are put in place to help parents and families who only lie to cover their azzes, and make excuses for their poor low quality lying inexperienced workers.

Lisa Markowitz
9 months ago
1

NY State PLEASE investigate this agency again!! I cannot believe they are still in business! Do not become a foster parent with them and do not work there. If your children are part of NAC please please talk to a lawyer about switching agencies! Stay away!!

Jason Lulenski
9 months ago
1

These people do not care about the children nor the foster parents. They file false reports on good people, let sick kids fall through the cracks and will do ANYTHING to make money.

Kev!nn
11 months ago
1

worst bathroom in all the land

Sofia Giam
1 year ago
1

Wish I could give these awful people a 0 star review! Do not work for, foster or adopt through them! They are liars and cruel humans

Maura Holstein
1 year ago
1

The absolute worst foster agency! My friend was a devoted loving foster parent with them for 2 years and they ruined her life! She is in the process of suing them now! Stay away!

Denise Armstrong
1 year ago
5

New location Very Spacious and great staff

Naomi Gross
1 year ago
3

Too crowded and long wait line to cash out.

F. Sierra
1 year ago
5

I love being a part of the program! They help my family and I in much ways!

Daria Ames
1 year ago
5

Ivy Nicole
1 year ago
1

To Kmea Jones,I am so sorry you and your children are being put through this messy situation with this, agency. What type of foster care agency is this? I have never heard of them. Have you try reach out to the commissioner of ACS, to see if they can transfer your kids to a better foster care agency? My heart is with you. The workers in their sound like they don't care about people's children.

Overall Experience
Date Submitted
No reviews matching the selected filter!
Get Help Now
Question iconWho Answers?
Phone icon 800-784-1361
Left arrow iconBack

Write a review for New Alternatives for Children – Mental Health

Sharing your insights and experiences can help others learn more about this rehab center.

Title of Your Review
This is a required field
Your Review

Reviews comments must comply with our Review Policy Content Standards. Please do not use names (job titles / positions are acceptable) of any individual or identifying features, abusive remarks, or allegations of negligence or criminal activity.

A minimum of 200 characters and max of 2,000 characters required.
This is a required field
How would you rate the facility on the following?*
Overall Experience
Must select a star rating
Accomodations & Amenities
Must select a star rating
Meals & Nutrition
N/A
Must select a star rating
Treatment Effectiveness
Must select a star rating
Admissions Process
Must select a star rating
Staff & Friendliness
Must select a star rating
Cleanliness
Must select a star rating
Value for Cost
Must select a star rating
What is your connection to this facility?
This is a required field
Your First Name*
This is a required field
Your Last Name*
This is a required field
Your Phone Number
This is a required field
Your Email*
This is a required field
This is a required field
Spinner icon Submitting your review...
Thumbs up icon Your review was successfully submitted.

Nearby Featured Providers

The Resource Center – Gateways
Dunkirk, NY (716) 366-7660

The Resource Center – Gateways

The Resource Center - Counseling & Psychiatric is dedicated to provide behav... read more.
Get Help Today Phone icon 800-823-7153
Question iconWho Answers?