Volunteers of America Greater New York

135 West 50th Street , 9th Floor
New York, NY 10024

Volunteers of America Greater New York NY 10024

About Volunteers of America Greater New York

Volunteers of America’s Greater New York center helps men who have behavioral health and substance abuse issues. Guys can also find help for co-occurring mental health conditions. Their program is tailored to meet your needs and help prevent homelessness, hospitalization, and serious physical health conditions.

Their residential facility accommodates 17 single men who’re recovering from alcohol or substance use disorders. The staff delivers trauma informed care in a variety of settings, using proven practices such as motivational interviewing and critical time intervention.

Other behavioral health programs related to addiction and domestic violence are also available. These include social skills training, job development, and education workshops. There are also resources for crisis management and tips to form healthy habits designed to ensure your safety and recovery.

Their program receives referrals for a comprehensive array of treatment services including relapse prevention, medication assisted treatment, parenting, and life skills training. They accept referrals from the New York State Division of Parole and the Westchester County Department of Social Services. They’re a nonprofit that accepts donations to help fund services.

Latest Reviews

Kay The successor Boogie
3 months ago on Google
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My girl lives in one of the volunteers of America buildings in 1381 East New York avenue Brooklyn, NY 11212, and it's a health hazard. The landlord/property manager does not care about any of the tenants. Bathrooms don't even have locks on it,and it's multiple dwelling for women and men, kitchen area sink has not been fixed for months, bathrooms are disgusting as well here are what the tenants in 1381 East New York avenue Brooklyn, NY 11212.
B Green
1 year ago on Google
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Veronica Kendall
1 year ago on Google
1
Yet another shameless, so called "Veteran Services" organization that falls short of helping us Armed Forces Members. They are all the same. All about numbers and collecting tax payers money for funds.

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Volunteers of America Greater New York 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

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.

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.

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.
sober-living iconSober Living Homes
Sober Living Houses (SLHs), aka sober homes or halfway houses, are safe, substance-free, supportive living facilities for those recovering from substance abuse. Ideal for those who've just been through inpatient or outpatient treatment, SLHs are supervised environments with rules that support sobriety, such as curfews, shared chores, and therapeutic meetings. Residents are also often trained on life skills and coping skills to make it easier to transition into society. SLHs also provide a strong sense of community that can lead to the kind of deep and lasting connections with other sober individuals that supports a new, healthy lifestyle.

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

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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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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

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.

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.

Amenities

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Contact Information

Phone icon (212) 873-2600
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135 West 50th Street , 9th Floor
New York, NY 10024

Edited by:
Peter Lee, PhD

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2.5 (14 reviews)
Kay The successor Boogie
3 months ago
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My girl lives in one of the volunteers of America buildings in 1381 East New York avenue Brooklyn, NY 11212, and it's a health hazard. The landlord/property manager does not care about any of the tenants. Bathrooms don't even have locks on it,and it's multiple dwelling for women and men, kitchen area sink has not been fixed for months, bathrooms are disgusting as well here are what the tenants in 1381 East New York avenue Brooklyn, NY 11212.

B Green
1 year ago
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Veronica Kendall
1 year ago
1

Yet another shameless, so called "Veteran Services" organization that falls short of helping us Armed Forces Members. They are all the same. All about numbers and collecting tax payers money for funds.

Peter
1 year ago
1

50 west mount Eden Bronx NY got one of the worst maintenance guy his name is Jose Diaz he thinks I'm his friend calling me bro I don't talk to him or deal with him and on 11/2/2022 he banged on my door like he the police knowing the director was not in yet claiming I put a work order in I didn't I went to shut my door he yanked my door open I grabbed it he was told not to talk to me or bother me.v.o.a. get the absolute worst maintenance guys at this building

Michael Welch
1 year ago
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peter Petras
2 years ago
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The maintenance guys in my building refuse to fix my lock and light fixture I try calling headquarters or I get is simmon says hit this # dial this # leave a message and nobody ever gets back to you

Coy Chrissy De La Cruz
2 years ago
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Sean Kelly
2 years ago
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Terrible drivers

malik shabazz
2 years ago
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They are the worst the building on east 119th st is a health hazard the staff is Incompetent staff member sleeping at front desk

Nathaniel Gregg
4 years ago
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Volunteers of America is a wonderful organization. In times of crisis voa is second to none. Wonderful case managers excellent physicians excellent work conditions well co-ordinated with the establishment for placement.

Jasmine H
4 years ago
3

have not seen anyone in homeless outreach asking if any id have been taken. With this one you have to show i.d

Stephen Krigger
5 years ago
5

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