Find Drug & Alcohol Detox Centers in Albany, NY

Fighting addiction on your own can be challenging, painful, and scary without help in the form of detox treatment. Detox centers in Albany use medications, exercise, nutrition, and other interventions that help you get clean so you can successfully overcome drug and alcohol addiction.

Albany drug detox centers are staffed with caring addiction specialists who guide you safely and comfortably through withdrawal with a lowered risk for relapse, overdose, and other serious complications. If you’re suffering from chemical dependency and need help, call our 24/7 confidential helpline at 332-244-3346 to locate nearby drug and alcohol detox centers in Albany, NY.

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Name	Address	Detox Service Setting	Levels Of Care
St. Peter’s Hospital	315 South Manning Boulevard Albany, NY 12208	Detox Service Setting Hospital DetoxInpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care Inpatient
St. Peter’s Hospital	319 South Manning Boulevard Albany, NY 12208	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxHospital DetoxOutpatient Detox+1	Levels Of Care InpatientIntensive OutpatientOutpatient
Whitney Young Jr Health Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Treatment Center	10 Dewitt Street Albany, NY 12207	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care Outpatient
Altamont Program	134 Franklin Street Albany, NY 12202	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientDual Diagnosis
Hope House Outpatient Clinic	1724 5th Avenue Troy, NY 12180	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientAftercareDual Diagnosis
Conifer Park Troy Outpatient Clinic	2435 Sixth Avenue Troy, NY 12180	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientDual Diagnosis
Samaritan Hospital St Marys Campus	1300 Massachusetts Avenue Troy, NY 12180	Detox Service Setting Inpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientAftercareDual Diagnosis
St. Peter’s Addiction Recovery Center	2925 Hamburg Street New York, NY 12303	Detox Service Setting Outpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care OutpatientDual DiagnosisIntensive Outpatient
Bridge Center	72 Union Avenue Schenectady, NY 12308	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care InpatientAftercareDual Diagnosis+3
New Choices Recovery Center – 846 State Street	728 State Street Schenectady, NY 12307	Detox Service Setting Outpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care Outpatient
Conifer Park	79 Glenridge Road Glenridge, NY 12302	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientPHP+1
Berkshire Medical Center McGee Unit 3 West	725 North Street Pittsfield, MA 01201	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxHospital Detox	Levels Of Care
The Brien Center – Child Stabilization Unit	359 Fenn Street Pittsfield, MA 01201	Detox Service Setting Inpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientAftercareDual Diagnosis+2
United Counseling Service	100 Ledgehill Road Bennington, VT 05201	Detox Service Setting Outpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care Outpatient
The Brien Center	124 American Legion Drive North Adams, MA 01247	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientAftercare+3

Drug & Alcohol Detox in Albany, NY

Albany’s approach to detox and addiction treatment is shaped by its role as the state capital, home to the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS), the agency that licenses, funds and regulates every certified detox and treatment program in the state.

All detox facilities in Albany operate under OASAS certification and must meet the standards in New York Codes, Rules and Regulations Parts 816 (inpatient), 820 (residential), and 822 (outpatient).

Additionally, the Albany County Department of Health and Department of Mental Health provide additional local oversight and fund critical programs through the county’s Opioid Task Force, established in 2016.

The county has seen a meaningful shift in recent years. However, fentanyl now drives the overwhelming majority of overdose deaths, with 89% of Albany County’s 2023 fatalities involving the synthetic opioid.

As such, the county’s response has centered on expanding low-barrier access to medication-assisted treatment, deploying the Mobile Outreach Treatment Overdose Response Unit (MOTOR), and funding harm reduction education. Albany County invested over $1.5 million in opioid settlement funds in 2025 to build on those efforts.

For people seeking care, Albany has a mix of hospital-based detox programs, OASAS-certified residential providers, and outpatient options.

St. Peter’s Addiction Recovery Center (part of St. Peter’s Health Partners), Addictions Care Center of Albany (ACCA), Hope House, and Whitney M. Young Jr. Health Center are among the established providers.

Therefore, understanding how to choose a detox center before making contact can help you ask the right questions about level of care, MAT availability and insurance acceptance.

Public transit access matters in Albany. The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) bus system connects central Albany neighborhoods to several treatment sites along major corridors, including Central Ave, Madison Ave and New Scotland Ave, making transportation a realistic option for many people without a vehicle.

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Paying for Detox in Albany

Albany residents have access to a well-developed network of publicly funded, insurance-covered and sliding-scale treatment options, and paying for detox with health insurance is possible with most major commercial plans accepted in the Capital Region.

Costs still vary significantly based on the level of care, the facility and how complex a person’s withdrawal needs are.

How Much Does Detox Cost in Albany?

Albany’s detox pricing trends with New York State’s overall market, which falls near the national median for inpatient care but is somewhat higher for outpatient programs.

The main cost drivers are the level of medical supervision, the length of stay and whether MAT medications are prescribed alongside the program.

People who use in-network insurance or New York Medicaid often access these services at little or no out-of-pocket cost.

$7,000-$12,000 (3 to 5 day average)

Medical Detox

$15,000-$30,000 (monthly)

Inpatient Rehab

$1,250-$5,700

Outpatient Rehab

$1,200-$1,800 (yearly)

Methadone Treatment

Does Private Insurance Cover Detox in Albany?

Yes, under the Affordable Care Act, private insurers are required to provide mental health and substance use disorder coverage at parity with other medical benefits. New York’s Department of Financial Services (NYSDFS) enforces this at the state level and requires all licensed plans to cover medically necessary detox services.

New York State also passed legislation (effective 2024) prohibiting prior authorization delays for the first 72 hours of acute addiction treatment. Be sure to check network participation directly with providers before admission.

The most common commercial insurers in Albany and the broader Capital Region include:

Medicare and Medicaid in Albany

Medicare

Medicare covers inpatient and outpatient drug and alcohol detox in Albany. Part B covers Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) services, including methadone, buprenorphine and naltrexone. It is important to remember that copays and cost-sharing vary depending on the treatment setting and your specific plan type.

Medicaid

New York Medicaid covers medical detox, inpatient residential treatment, outpatient programs and medication-assisted treatment. Most OASAS-certified providers in Albany accept New York Medicaid, and eligible residents can often access a full continuum of care with minimal or no out-of-pocket cost.

Other Ways to Pay for Detox Treatment

Cost should not be a barrier to starting detox in Albany.

Several programs and funding sources serve people without private insurance or with limited finances:

Sliding Scale Payment Systems:

Whitney M. Young Jr. Health Center and the Addictions Care Center of Albany (ACCA) both offer sliding fee scales based on income and family size. Whitney Young is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), which means fees are adjusted to federal poverty guidelines.

Nonprofits and State-Funded Programs:

Hope House accepts Medicaid and sliding-scale payments across its residential and outpatient programs. ACCA receives state funding through OASAS and serves people regardless of insurance status.

Opioid Settlement Funds:

Albany County is distributing over $1.5 million in national opioid settlement funds through county agencies, including direct investment in treatment access, MOTOR expansion and MOUD induction services at the Albany County Department of Mental Health.

Veterans Programs:

The Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany (113 Holland Ave) provides substance use disorder treatment services, including outpatient and intensive outpatient programs, specifically for veterans and active-duty military.

Veterans Programs:

Albany, New York Regulations and Accreditation for Detox

New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS)

The primary state licensing authority for all substance use disorder treatment facilities in New York, including every detox program in Albany.

OASAS certifies programs aligned with ASAM levels of care, sets clinical and staffing standards under NYCRR Parts 816, 820 and 822, and distributes state and federal funding to over 1,700 certified providers statewide.

All Albany detox facilities must hold a valid OASAS certificate to operate and accept public funding or Medicaid reimbursement.

Website: oasas.ny.gov

New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH)

The NYSDOH collaborates with OASAS on opioid data surveillance, harm reduction program oversight and syringe services authorization.

It also publishes the New York State Opioid Annual Data Report and maintains the county-level Opioid Data Dashboard, which provides real-time performance data used by Albany County policymakers and treatment providers to allocate resources.

Website: health.ny.gov

Albany County Department of Health (ACDOH)

The local public health authority for Albany County. ACDOH manages the county’s Opioid Task Force (est. 2016), coordinates the “Anyone Can Narcan” community distribution initiative and administers county opioid settlement funds.

The department works alongside OASAS-licensed providers to identify treatment gaps and deploy rapid-response resources, including overdose spike alerts tied to the coroner’s data system.

Website: albanycountyny.gov

Albany County Department of Mental Health

Operates the MOTOR (Mobile Outreach Treatment Overdose Response Unit) mobile clinic, which provides crisis intervention, harm reduction and direct referrals to treatment.

MOTOR connects people who have recently overdosed or are at high risk to OASAS-certified programs and, through 2025 settlement funding, is adding MOUD (medication for opioid use disorder) induction services via a nurse practitioner embedded in the unit.

Website: albanycountyny.gov/

New York State Department of Financial Services (NYSDFS)

Oversees private insurance compliance with New York’s parity laws and the 2024 prior authorization prohibition for the first 72 hours of acute addiction treatment.

Individuals who believe an insurer has wrongly denied coverage for detox services can file a complaint with the DFS Insurance Division.

Website: dfs.ny.gov

Key MAT Medications and Regulatory Status in Albany

Medication-assisted treatment in Albany is regulated at both the federal and state levels.

OASAS licenses all MAT providers, including Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs) offering methadone. Federal oversight under 42 CFR Part 8 and DEA-controlled-substance regulations applies to all opioid treatment medications.

Prescribers interested in offering medication-assisted detox no longer need an X-waiver following federal DEA rule changes; any DEA-registered prescriber can now initiate buprenorphine for opioid use disorder.

Buprenorphine:

Widely available in Albany through OASAS-certified outpatient programs, FQHCs like Whitney Young Health and telehealth platforms. Hope House and several other Albany providers prescribe Suboxone and Probuphine. The elimination of the X-waiver has expanded access to primary care and emergency settings across the Capital Region.

Methadone:

Restricted to federally certified OTPs. Albany has OASAS-licensed methadone clinics, including 820 River Street (Eleanor Young Clinic). Daily dosing requirements apply during induction, though take-home doses can be earned over time. New York Medicaid covers methadone through OTPs.

Naltrexone:

No special licensing required to prescribe. Injectable naltrexone (Vivitrol) is available through multiple Albany outpatient programs, including Hope House and is covered by New York Medicaid. It is commonly used for both opioid and alcohol use disorders and is a preferred option in justice-involved diversion programs.

Overdose Prevention and Harm Reduction in Albany

Albany has a coordinated harm reduction network supported by the county government, a network of licensed syringe service programs and active community organizations.

Fentanyl is now present in the overwhelming majority of Albany County’s drug supply, involved in 89% of overdose deaths in 2023, according to Albany County records, which is why naloxone access and drug checking tools have become central to the county’s prevention strategy.

As a result, Albany County has invested opioid settlement funds in multiple outreach vehicles and community distribution efforts, equipping everything from barber shops and bookstores to county facilities with Narcan, fentanyl test strips and xylazine test strips.

These programs operate alongside long-established syringe services and mobile health resources that serve people who use drugs across the county.

Albany County MOTOR (Mobile Outreach Treatment Overdose Response Unit)

albanycountyny.gov

Mobile crisis intervention for overdose survivors Naloxone distribution and wound care kits Fentanyl and xylazine test strip distribution Peer specialist and counselor outreach Direct referrals and treatment linkage MOUD induction

Launched in 2019 under the Albany County Department of Mental Health, MOTOR responds directly to overdose referrals, conducts post-overdose follow-ups and connects people to OASAS-certified treatment

The program, which expanded with a second mobile unit in 2025, was funded through the county’s $1.5 million opioid settlement allocation.

In 2023 and the first quarter of 2024, MOTOR distributed 433 fentanyl test strips, 250 naloxone kits and 158 xylazine test strips.

Project Safe Point (Catholic Charities)

projectsafepointcc.org

Syringe exchange (multiple mobile locations) Naloxone distribution and training HIV and Hepatitis C screening and linkage to care Drug user health hub with on-demand services Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) program 24/7 Health Hub toll-free access Referrals to MAT and OASAS-certified treatment

Project Safe Point operates across Albany as part of the Catholic Charities network and is one of the primary NYSDOH-authorized syringe exchange programs in the Capital Region.

Their LEAD program diverts people from the criminal justice cycle and connects them to trauma-informed case management, removing a major barrier to treatment for people with justice involvement.

Alliance for Positive Health

allianceforpositivehealth.org

Syringe exchange with safe disposal Free naloxone access and training HIV/HCV/STD screening and care coordination Mental health Housing Food and transportation referrals Syringe kiosks for anonymous needle return

The Alliance for Positive Health operates a NYSDOH-authorized syringe exchange serving the Capital Region, including Albany. Staff take a non-judgmental approach and provide wraparound services for people who use drugs, including connections to insurance enrollment, social services and treatment.

The program maintains syringe kiosks throughout the service area for accessible, anonymous sharps return.

Albany County Department of Health, "Anyone Can Narcan" Program

albanycountyny.gov

Free Narcan (naloxone) distribution Fentanyl and xylazine test strip distribution Community training for business owners and employees Biodegradable drug disposal bag distribution through partner pharmacie Naloxone Leave-Behind program for probationers

The “Anyone Can Narcan” initiative distributed 498 Narcan units and 780 combined fentanyl and xylazine test strips between January and August 2024 through businesses, bookstores, salons, and pharmacies, including Kelly’s, Crestwood, College Parkside and Central Ave Pharmacy.

Every Albany County facility is stocked with Narcan in first aid kits, and the county offers free training to staff and community members.

Detox Statistics in Albany, New York

Albany County recorded meaningful progress in 2024 after years of rising overdose deaths, but fentanyl continues to be present in a high proportion of the drug supply and remains the leading driver of fatal overdoses in the region.

The figures below reflect the current scope of the crisis and the scale of the local response.

89% Fentanyl Involvement Rate in 2023:

In 2023, 89% of all overdose deaths in Albany County involved fentanyl, up from 82% in 2022, according to Albany County health officials.

4,567 Statewide Drug Overdose Deaths in 2024:

Across New York State: An estimated 4,567 people died of drug overdoses in 2024, compared to 6,688 in 2023, with approximately 77% of those deaths involving an opioid.

250 Naloxone Kits Distributed by MOTOR in One Year:

Albany County’s MOTOR program distributed 250 naloxone kits, 433 fentanyl test strips and 158 xylazine test strips through 2023 and the first quarter of 2024, alongside 115 direct referrals to substance use treatment.

FAQs About Detox in Albany, NY

How do I access state-funded or publicly funded detox in Albany without insurance?

Contact the OASAS helpline (1-877-846-7369) or call 211 to be connected with a local navigator who can identify funded bed availability. Providers like the Addictions Care Center of Albany and Whitney M. Young Jr. Health Center accept uninsured patients on a sliding fee scale.

ACCA also receives direct state funding through OASAS, which can cover services for eligible residents with no out-of-pocket cost.

Is naloxone free in Albany?

Yes, naloxone is available free of charge through several channels.

Albany County distributes Narcan through the “Anyone Can Narcan” program at local businesses and county facilities and MOTOR distributes kits directly to overdose survivors and community members.

All New York pharmacies have been authorized to dispense naloxone without a prescription since August 2022, and most Medicaid plans cover it at no cost.

What is MOTOR and how does it help someone in a crisis?

MOTOR is Albany County’s Mobile Outreach Treatment Overdose Response Unit, operated by the Albany County Department of Mental Health.

It responds to overdose referrals, follows up with survivors and connects people to treatment immediately after a crisis, using peer specialists who have lived experience with recovery.

MOTOR expanded in 2025 to include a second team and MOUD induction services, making same-day medication starts more accessible.

What happens to my detox care after the initial withdrawal phase?

Completing detox is the first step, not a complete treatment program. For most people, transitioning into an outpatient treatment program or residential rehab after detox significantly reduces the risk of relapse.

Albany has outpatient programs at Whitney Young Health, Hope House and ACCA, as well as intensive outpatient and sober living options throughout the Capital Region.

Do Albany detox programs treat co-occurring mental health conditions?

Several Albany providers are certified for dual diagnosis care, meaning they treat both substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions simultaneously.

Hope House, Albany County Behavioral Health and Capital District Psychiatric Center offer integrated programming.

When seeking care, ask whether the facility has a licensed mental health clinician on staff and whether they treat the co-occurring condition alongside, not after, detox.

Can state employees access confidential detox treatment in Albany?

Yes. HIPAA and New York’s confidentiality protections apply to all detox and addiction treatment, regardless of employment.

OASAS-certified providers are also bound by federal 42 CFR Part 2 regulations, which impose stricter confidentiality requirements on substance use treatment records than standard medical records, limiting disclosure even without a court order.

Albany-area providers routinely serve state government employees, and your employer is not notified when you seek treatment.

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