Catholic Charities Outpatient Clinic
About Catholic Charities Outpatient Clinic
Catholic Charities Outpatient Clinic is a nonprofit addiction treatment center in Commack, New York, that provides comprehensive outpatient services for adults and young adults ages 18 years and older. The clinic offers standard outpatient counseling, intensive outpatient programming and outpatient medication assisted treatment to support individuals recovering from alcohol, drug and opioid use disorders.
As part of Catholic Charities Diocese of Rockville Centre, the program welcomes individuals from all backgrounds and beliefs and delivers care through a respectful, compassionate and evidence based approach.
Outpatient Addiction Treatment Programs
Treatment begins with a comprehensive assessment to determine the most appropriate level of care. This may include regular outpatient counseling, intensive outpatient programming or medication assisted treatment using buprenorphine or naltrexone. The clinic also provides DWI assessments, court mandated treatment groups, aftercare services and educational programs to support long term recovery.
Combination of Evidence Based Treatment Options
Clients participate in a combination of individual counseling, group therapy, and family or couples counseling that is tailored to their specific needs. The clinical team uses cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and trauma informed care to address substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions. Specialized services are also available for family members, including spouses, adult children of individuals with alcohol dependence, and co dependents affected by a loved one’s addiction.
Key Features of Catholic Charities Outpatient Clinic
- Levels of Care: Outpatient, intensive outpatient, and medication assisted treatment using buprenorphine and naltrexone
- Who They Treat: Adults and young adults ages 18 and older, including individuals with co-occurring mental health conditions and histories of trauma or domestic violence
- Treatment Approach: Evidence based therapies, including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and relapse prevention, with bilingual services in English and Spanish
- Payment Options: Medicaid, Medicare, most commercial insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, and United, sliding scale fees, and self payment options
- Recovery Support: Housing assistance, peer mentoring, recovery coaching, naloxone education, and follow up support after discharge
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In outpatient therapy, you’ll attend therapy sessions several times each week while living at home. This is ideal if you have a strong support system and a lower risk of relapse. Outpatient treatment offers flexibility to maintain work, school or family obligations. |
Aftercare programs provide ongoing support after 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 your daily life. |
Dual diagnosis programs address substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions simultaneously. This integrated approach to care improves the likelihood of long term recovery and stability by addressing the root causes of addiction. |
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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 address the substance use and life challenges specific to adults. Therapists can deliver sessions in individual, group and family settings. Services often include job support and life skills training in a structured environment. |
Alcohol detox programs offer medical support to help individuals withdraw safely from alcohol. Your care team may use medications to ease your symptoms and provide medical monitoring to address complications. |
Drug detox programs support individuals who are withdrawing from addictive substances like cocaine and heroin. Medical support helps you manage symptoms in a controlled and safe environment so you can achieve initial sobriety. |
Men's programs address substance use while also considering the social pressures, family roles and mental health concerns that are specific to men. You’ll learn healthy coping mechanisms as you build emotional resilience and develop communication skills. |
Opioid detox uses medications to ease severe withdrawal symptoms. It also includes medical supervision to help you manage potential complications. These services allow you to stabilize and begin a recovery plan. |
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. |
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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Payment Assistance
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Levels of Care
In outpatient therapy, you’ll attend therapy sessions several times each week while living at home. This is ideal if you have a strong support system and a lower risk of relapse. Outpatient treatment offers flexibility to maintain work, school or family obligations.
Aftercare programs provide ongoing support after 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 your daily life.
Dual diagnosis programs address substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions simultaneously. This integrated approach to care improves the likelihood of long term recovery and stability by addressing the root causes of addiction.
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.
Programs
Adult programs address the substance use and life challenges specific to adults. Therapists can deliver sessions in individual, group and family settings. Services often include job support and life skills training in a structured environment.
Alcohol detox programs offer medical support to help individuals withdraw safely from alcohol. Your care team may use medications to ease your symptoms and provide medical monitoring to address complications.
Drug detox programs support individuals who are withdrawing from addictive substances like cocaine and heroin. Medical support helps you manage symptoms in a controlled and safe environment so you can achieve initial sobriety.
Men's programs address substance use while also considering the social pressures, family roles and mental health concerns that are specific to men. You’ll learn healthy coping mechanisms as you build emotional resilience and develop communication skills.
Opioid detox uses medications to ease severe withdrawal symptoms. It also includes medical supervision to help you manage potential complications. These services allow you to stabilize and begin a recovery plan.
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.
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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Gayle Morris, BSN, MSN, received her bachelor’s from the University of Illinois Chicago Medical Center and her first master’s from the Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis. She practiced nursing for over two decades with a focus on pediatric physical rehabilitation, which required mental health skills to help children, and their parents work through new challenges after a head injury or spinal cord injury. She has been a freelance writer in health, wellness, and mental health for over 15 years. She loves exercise, her dogs and guinea pigs, and gardening.