Whitney M. Young, Jr. Health Center

900 Lark Dr
Albany, NY 12207

Whitney M. Young, Jr. Health Center Albany Dental Clinic NY 12207

About Whitney M. Young, Jr. Health Center

Whitney M. Young, Jr. Health Center, located in Albany, New York is a non-profit alcohol and drug rehab that offers treatment for a variety of substance abuse addictions including alcoholism and opiate addiction. They offer flexible outpatient addiction therapy allowing patients to live at home while receiving regular treatment. Additional levels of care offered include relapse prevention.

Specialty rehab programs at Whitney M. Young, Jr. Health Center include tailored care focusing on women's specific needs and experiences and gender-specific addiction treatment addressing unique challenges faced by men.

Latest Reviews

Shmek Phillips
2 weeks ago on Google
5
Dr. Unger was very nice, respectful, compassionate and did an excellent job on my tooth
Sandra Austin
2 weeks ago on Google
1
Hello,I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to share my recent experience with your reception service, as it was quite frustrating.I was on hold for 45 minutes before the receptionist picked up, only to be placed back on hold for another 20 minutes. During this time, I feel there could have been better communication. When placing a caller on hold, it s helpful to check in periodically if the hold time extends beyond a few minutes.This experience lasted over 30 minutes total after the initial wait, and I believe some retraining might benefit your team to improve customer interactions.I appreciate your attention to this matter, and I hope my feedback helps enhance the service for future callers. The receptionist was great when the call was finally answered. Thanks,
ian Wheatle
1 month ago on Google
5

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Accepted Insurance

Whitney M. Young, Jr. Health Center works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

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.

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

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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.
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.

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.

Substance rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from substance abuse, including alcohol and drug addiction (both illegal and prescription drugs). They often include the opportunity to engage in both individual as well as group therapy.

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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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

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.

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.

Contact Information

Phone icon (518) 465-6330
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900 Lark Dr
Albany, NY 12207

Reviews of Whitney M. Young, Jr. Health Center

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2.2 (85 reviews)
Shmek Phillips
2 weeks ago
5

Dr. Unger was very nice, respectful, compassionate and did an excellent job on my tooth

Sandra Austin
2 weeks ago
1

Hello,I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to share my recent experience with your reception service, as it was quite frustrating.I was on hold for 45 minutes before the receptionist picked up, only to be placed back on hold for another 20 minutes. During this time, I feel there could have been better communication. When placing a caller on hold, it s helpful to check in periodically if the hold time extends beyond a few minutes.This experience lasted over 30 minutes total after the initial wait, and I believe some retraining might benefit your team to improve customer interactions.I appreciate your attention to this matter, and I hope my feedback helps enhance the service for future callers. The receptionist was great when the call was finally answered. Thanks,

ian Wheatle
1 month ago
5

Jingsi Liu
1 month ago
5

My baby brother sees dentist Dr. Unger in Albany office. He is really nice and patient! When we checked in, I gave the front desk staff my baby brother s school dental form to fill it out. Before we left the office, I was asking to have the form back so we can leave. The front desk staff blamed us to not give the form directly to the dentist. Dr. Unger filled the form after seeing the next patient, came out of the office and delivered the form to my hands. We didn t need to wait so long.The next dental appointment we had that we got blamed to arrive to the appointment late. The traffic was bad and we live really far. The dental hygienist explained to us that Dr. Unger takes break at 1:30pm, which we may ruin his lunch break. Dr. Unger didn t complain, still really patient and nice and not showing any rush to leave at all even though he should be on his break. He made sure my baby brother s new filling feels comfortable and taught us how to take care of his teeth better. He is such a nice person and doctor!

Jermaine Carter
1 month ago
5

Abraham Lewis
1 month ago
5

Cyn Champion
2 months ago
5

The staff here are very warm, compassionate, thorough and professional. They were able to get me in for an appointment due to a cancellation when NO OTHER DENTISTS were accepting new patients. I appreciated that they worked with me and made space. I received a thorough cleaning and x-rays. The hygienist and assistant were kind and patient. Dr. Unger was very detailed in his explanation of what I needed according to my x-rays. I left there feeling amazing! Beautiful building and office, quiet, calm atmosphere, very clean.

Response from the owner1 month ago
Hi Cyn, Thank you for your feedback regarding your experience at Whitney Young Health. We value patient feedback and are happy that you had a great experience! We've passed along your feedback to our staff as well. If you d like to share more about your experience, please contact our Patient Engagement Specialist at 518-465-4771 ext. 4905.
Saugat shrestha
3 months ago
1

Response from the owner3 months ago
Good afternoon Saugat, We sincerely apologize for your negative experience. It is Whitney Young Health s goal to provide a safe, healthy, and welcoming environment for our patients, staff, and visitors. The quickest way to communicate with providers and staff regarding medication refills in our patient portal. If you have not signed up yet, please speak with a member of our staff to help you set up access. We appreciate you giving us feedback regarding your experience with us. We take these matters seriously, and would like to hear more about your experience, where we went wrong, and how we can improve. Please contact our Patient Engagement Specialist at 518-465-4771 ext. 4905. Please leave a detailed message on our confidential line, and someone will respond to you within 72 business hours.
Jennifer Watson
4 months ago
1

Waited on hold for 50 minutes. The receptionist picked up and put and me on hold for another 10 minutes before picking up and immediately hanging up on me. If you re not taking patients or interested in accepting calls don t waste a prospective patient s time.

Response from the owner4 months ago
Hi Jennifer, We sincerely apologize for your negative experience. It is Whitney Young Health s goal to provide a safe, healthy, and welcoming environment for our patients, staff, and visitors. The quickest way to communicate with providers and staff regarding medication refills in our patient portal. If you have not signed up yet, please speak with a member of our staff to help you set up access. We appreciate you giving us feedback regarding your experience with us. We take these matters seriously, and would like to hear more about your experience, where we went wrong, and how we can improve. Please contact our Patient Engagement Specialist at 518-465-4771 ext. 4905. Please leave a detailed message on our confidential line, and someone will respond to you within 72 business hours.
Maryjo Gemmiti
4 months ago
5

Response from the owner4 months ago
Hi Maryjo, Thank you for your feedback regarding your experience at Whitney Young Health. We value patient feedback and are happy that you had a great experience! We've passed along your feedback to our staff as well. If you d like to share more about your experience, please contact our Patient Engagement Specialist at 518-465-4771 ext. 4905.
Curtis Merritt
4 months ago
5

Response from the owner4 months ago
Hi Curtis, Thank you for your feedback regarding your experience at Whitney Young Health. We value patient feedback and are happy that you had a great experience! We've passed along your feedback to our staff as well. If you d like to share more about your experience, please contact our Patient Engagement Specialist at 518-465-4771 ext. 4905.
michelle ashley
5 months ago
1

My first visit was great but I've been trying to get back in for another issue and just spent 2 hours on hold for the lady to say that first she could not hear me then tell me there are no openings. That is NOT ok, especially when the message on hold says they are accepting new patience but can't even see established patients, this is in reference to the dental department

Response from the owner4 months ago
Michelle, We sincerely apologize for your negative experience. It is Whitney Young Health s goal to provide a safe, healthy, and welcoming environment for our patients, staff, and visitors. The quickest way to communicate with providers and staff regarding medication refills in our patient portal. If you have not signed up yet, please speak with a member of our staff to help you set up access. We appreciate you giving us feedback regarding your experience with us. We take these matters seriously, and would like to hear more about your experience, where we went wrong, and how we can improve. Please contact our Patient Engagement Specialist at 518-465-4771 ext. 4905. Please leave a detailed message on our confidential line, and someone will respond to you within 72 business hours.
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