800-671-4304Mercy Medical Center Family Counseling
About Mercy Medical Center Family Counseling
Mercy Medical Center Family Counseling is an outpatient addiction treatment center in Garden City, New York, offering medically supervised substance use disorder programs for adults.
The center provides outpatient services, intensive outpatient programming (IOP),and a specialized ancillary withdrawal management program for individuals in recovery from opioid use disorder.
As part of Catholic Health’s behavioral health services, Mercy Medical Center integrates mental health care, primary medical care and addiction treatment in a holistic, family focused model.
Dual Diagnosis Addiction Treatment with MAT
Adults entering care may begin with an outpatient assessment that evaluates both substance use and cooccurring mental health needs.
The center’s Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) typically meets four days per week and combines group counseling, individual therapy and monthly medication appointments to support recovery while allowing clients to maintain work or family responsibilities.
For those dependent on opioids and experiencing mild to moderate withdrawal, Mercy Medical Center offers an ancillary withdrawal management program that includes medication assisted treatment (MAT) using buprenorphine or naltrexone.
All programs incorporate evidence based therapies such as individual and family counseling, group support, creative art therapy, psychiatric medication management and case management to address trauma, relapse prevention and dual diagnosis needs.
What to Know About Mercy Medical Center Family Counseling
- Location: Garden City on Stewart Avenue in Nassau County
- Levels of care: Outpatient treatment, Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and ancillary withdrawal management
- Who they treat: Adult men and women, clients with cooccurring mental health and substance use disorders and individuals with trauma histories
- Treatment approach: Integrated medical and behavioral health care, medication assisted treatment, family and group counseling and creative art therapy
- Payment options: Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, military insurance, self pay and offers payment assistance
- Telehealth: State certified for telehealth outpatient services.
- Recognized innovation: First integrated Behavioral Health Clinic in New York, according to the New York State Department of Health.
How to Begin Treatment
To start care at Mercy Medical Center Family Counseling in Garden City, a referral from a medical doctor or psychiatrist is required, along with supporting documentation.
The intake team can verify insurance benefits, discuss program options and schedule an initial assessment to determine the right level of outpatient support.
| Levels of Care | Detox Service Setting | Programs | Payment Options | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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. |
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. |
|||||||
|
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. |
||||||||
|
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. |
LGBTQ friendly programs create an inclusive and affirming space for recovery. Treatment is sensitive to issues like discrimination and stigma. You’ll receive support and therapy that respects and acknowledges your unique experiences. |
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. |
Military and veteran programs offer specialized support for clients who served in the armed services. Programs focus on reintegration and healing within a structured and supportive environment that acknowledges the unique struggles of military life. |
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. |
|
Payment Assistance
|
Medicaid
|
Medicare
|
Military Insurance
|
Private Insurance
|
Self Pay
|
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.
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.
LGBTQ friendly programs create an inclusive and affirming space for recovery. Treatment is sensitive to issues like discrimination and stigma. You’ll receive support and therapy that respects and acknowledges your unique experiences.
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.
Military and veteran programs offer specialized support for clients who served in the armed services. Programs focus on reintegration and healing within a structured and supportive environment that acknowledges the unique struggles of military life.
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.
Contact
Amy Greene is an award-winning novelist and essayist. Her acclaimed debut novel, Bloodroot, was a New York Times national best seller. Her second novel, Long Man, was named a Best Book of the Year by The Washington Post in 2014. Her essays have appeared in publications such as The New York Times and Glamor Magazine. She currently resides in her native East Tennessee, amid the mountains she loves. In both her fiction and her nonfiction writing, Amy is dedicated exploring complex issues of mental health and spiritual and emotional wellbeing.
