As a parent of a young adolescent, please note that if your child goes here, they can escape, run away. They do not have any security, and you’ll be roaming the streets looking for your child, along with the police. It’s a shame that they have a facility like this with Z ...
About Outreach House II
Outreach House II provides addiction recovery services for adolescents 12 to 18 years old in Brentwood, New York. Their programs include residential treatment and aftercare support. Dedicated services are available for kids in the juvenile justice system and clients with co-occurring addictions and mental health disorders.
Their residential program follows a modified therapeutic community model. You’ll live and interact with one another, they also participate in vocational and life skills training, individual, group, and family counseling sessions, and organized work efforts to build up your resilience and self-esteem as they prepare for a life in recovery. Schoolwork is provided through the Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES). Providers work with each client to develop an individualized treatment plan that caters to their needs. Available therapies are both holistic and evidence based, including addiction education, relapse prevention groups, anger management therapy, and recreational therapy. You can also attend sober socialization events.
Their aftercare program includes outpatient counseling sessions that you can attend alone or with their loved ones to sustain their recovery progress. These sessions can help clients successfully reintegrate into their homes, schools, and communities.
Outreach House II is in-network with many commercial insurance providers. They also accept Medicare and Medicaid. Ask your individual provider to confirm your coverage as out of network benefits can vary.
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Edited to add - CAUTIONARY TALE my son was there for almost 18 months and they never communicated to the court that he finished the program. Seven years later, he was picked up on an open warrant out of Nassau County New York. WHILE IN CALI ON BUSINESS- He s now a 24 yo man. If you are mandated to attend Outreach, make sure you are on their TAIL about reporting your status, or you could be haunted the rest of your life for a juvenile matter!!!!!!!! He was in LA twin towers with dangerous conditions etc -son is currently a resident in Early Treatment phase at OH in Brentwood, NY. I am a widow with four children and all of us reacted differently when my husband was killed. Unfortunately for one of my sons, he turned to drugs and an undesirable group of individuals to hide or mask his pain. It was HEART BREAKING (to say the least) to watch him disintegrate from a tall, muscular, handsome talented athlete to a slow, lazy, skinny pot - head. I feel horrible describing him that way, but he would say it himself. He is so thankful for the help that he is receiving at OH 2. The staff CARES about these children (ages 12-18 I believe is the oldest resident) and the staff WANT THEM TO SUCCEED.When a resident "graduates" the program (it is rigorous and to reach Graduation status, you must complete a lot of self reflection, display that you are committed to working on yourself as both a contributing member of society and being the best YOU possible) it is a celebration! I have been lucky enough to share one graduation so far (I can't believe this is only P's fourth week in the program- it seems as if he has been there longer at times but right now it feels less for some reason???)The residents/students are always going on great field trips, which is something that shows them you CAN have a great, fun-filled time SOBER. Everything they do has a reason behind it. I just truly hope that a Mom or Dad suffering through a difficult teen will read this and see that there is HOPE and there IS a future for your child......a SUCCESSFUL future is what I will expect when my son completes the program and when he entered.......I honestly don't know what was going to happen. He was smoking pot daily (under our ROOF where he has a twin brother and two younger sisters!!!) It was ripping me apart and stressing me out to the point where I could not (in my heart, in my opinion.....) effectively parent the other three children (again, I'm still grieving my husband~ it certainly makes it more difficult doing this as a widow AND from afar---we live about an hour from OH2.I sleep SO MUCH BETTER NOW at night knowing my son is SAFE and in GOOD HANDS......learning BASIC LIFE SKILLS that I could never have given him (they have room inspection in the morning, insuring their beds are made and their personal property is all neatly organized, etc.) I love the entire concept behind the program.This program made me realize that EVERYTHING happens for a reason and I'm SO THANKFUL (once again, sorry to be repetitive) to everyone at OH2 for taking such terrific care of our boy. THANK YOU with love, The M. Family from Long Beach ;-)
If I could give this place 0 stars I would. I was there at 13(in my 40s now) they took my parents for their money, got me addicted to mental meds,stripped searched Everytime we left,even if staff was with us,even for medical appointments. No phone calls or letters to parents,daily shaming "haircuts",verbal,mental, sexual,physical abuse from staff,other residents. LOTS of drugs available like the meds they gave us...I'm still dealing with healing from the trauma of this place! As long as I live I will NEVER recommend this place
I think that if the child wants to change this is a good place but if the child does not want to, he will escape
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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.
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.
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.
Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Outpatient Outpatient rehabs offer an intermediate level of care for clients who do not require the kind of intensive supervision and support an inpatient program typically provides. Many clients transition into outpatient care immediately after exiting inpatient treatment. Others enter outpatient programs upon completing detox. Some facilities offer ambulatory medical detox for clients who do not require hospitalization. Most outpatient rehabs offer a combination of services, including addiction counseling, life skills training, and medication assisted treatment (MAT).
Inpatient 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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
Seniors Program
Nearly one million adults age 65 and older live with a substance use disorder. Treatment providers who specialize in senior care understand the social, psychological, and physical effects of aging and how they relate to recovery. They can help clients address particular challenges and risks they may face as they get older such as overdosing and medication interactions and dependencies.
Military Program
Serving in the military is both mentally and physically challenging, and can result in trauma that persists even after combat ends. Military programs are tailored to the specific and often complex needs of active duty personnel, veterans, and military families. Clients often access these programs through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
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.
Creativity is inherently healing, and can help those in recovery express thoughts or feelings they might not otherwise be able to. Creative arts therapy can include music, poetry/writing, painting, sculpting, dance, theater, sandplay, and more. Unlike traditional art, the final product matters far less than the experience of creation and expression itself.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is a way of getting nicotine into the bloodstream without smoking. It uses products that supply low doses of nicotine to help people stop smoking. The goal of therapy is to cut down on cravings for nicotine and ease the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal.
Recreational therapy (aka therapeutic recreation) uses creative and fun activities to help with addiction recovery. Recreational therapists lead patients in entertaining and engaging activities like sports or games; art (drawing, painting, sculpture); drama, music, and dance; and/or community outings (field trips) to improve patients' physical, social, and emotional well-being.
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.
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Accreditations
The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.
CARF Accreditation: Yes
Contact Information
(631) 231-3232 
400 Crooked Hill Road
Brentwood, NY 11717
Get Help Now - 800-985-8516
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Fact checked and written by:
Courtney Myers, MS
Edited by:
Peter Lee, PhD
