Alternatives Counseling Services Outpatient
About Alternatives Counseling Services Outpatient
Alternatives Counseling Services Outpatient is an addiction treatment center in Riverhead, New York offering comprehensive outpatient care for individuals facing substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
Services include regular outpatient counseling, medication assisted treatment with methadone, buprenorphine and Vivitrol plus individual, couples, family and group therapy.
As a nonprofit facility, the center serves a diverse population including those navigating court ordered treatment and DUI or DWI programs.
What programs are available?
Alternatives Counseling Services Outpatient provides outpatient addiction treatment with regular counseling sessions, support groups and medication assisted treatment for opioid addiction.
The center uses evidence based approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, the Matrix Model, 12 step facilitation and relapse prevention to support long term recovery.
Who can get help?
The center serves adult men and women, adolescents, transitional age young adults and working professionals.
Specialized programming is available for pregnant women, Spanish speaking individuals and those with dual diagnosis cooccurring disorders as well as clients with DUI or DWI charges or court referrals.
What payment options are accepted?
The program accepts Medicaid, private health insurance and cash or self payment.
A sliding fee scale based on income and other factors is available to help make treatment accessible.
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Aftercare programs provide ongoing support once you complete a rehab program. They may include several components to help you maintain sobriety, including therapy, community support groups, and relapse-prevention strategies. This gives you a network of resources as you reintegrate into daily life. |
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Outpatient detox gives you access to medically supervised withdrawal services while still allowing you to live at home. You’ll attend a clinic for treatment and monitoring. This flexible option is suitable for those with mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms who have strong support systems. |
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Adult programs include job support and life skills training in a structured environment. Services are designed to address the substance use and life challenges specific to adults. Therapy sessions happen in individual, group and family settings.
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Alcohol detox programs offer medical support to help individuals withdraw safely from alcohol. Your care team may use medications to ease your symptoms, and they may provide medical monitoring to address complications.
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Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on changing harmful thought patterns and behaviors associated with addiction. You’ll learn healthier coping mechanisms by identifying and replacing negative thoughts. This improves your emotional resilience and decreases your relapse potential.
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Men's programs address substance use while also considering the social pressures, family roles, and mental health concerns specific to men. Participants learn healthy coping mechanisms, build emotional resilience, and develop communication skills.
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Opioid detox uses medications to ease severe withdrawal symptoms. It includes medical supervision to help you manage potential complications. These services allow you to stabilize safely and begin a recovery plan.
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Women's programs offer a safe and supportive space to focus on gender-specific issues such as trauma, family roles, and mental health conditions. Therapists tailor the sessions to address women's needs and foster empowerment in a healing and nurturing environment.
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Young adult programs are designed for individuals who are transitioning into adulthood. Topics of discussion typically include identity, independence, and peer relationships. Providers may also offer life-skills training and career support.
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Medicaid
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Private Insurance
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Self Pay
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Levels of Care
Aftercare programs provide ongoing support once you complete a rehab program. They may include several components to help you maintain sobriety, including therapy, community support groups, and relapse-prevention strategies. This gives you a network of resources as you reintegrate into daily life.
Detox Service Setting
Outpatient detox gives you access to medically supervised withdrawal services while still allowing you to live at home. You’ll attend a clinic for treatment and monitoring. This flexible option is suitable for those with mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms who have strong support systems.
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