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Mountainside Treatment Center Huntington

 141 E Main St Huntington, NY 11743
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Mountainside Treatment Center Huntington

Sun River Health Huntington

 55 Horizon Drive Huntington, NY 11743
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Sun River Health Huntington

Huntington Methadone Clinic

 689 E Jericho Turnpike Huntington Station, NY 11746
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VA Northport Healthcare

 79 Middleville Road Northport, NY 11768
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Catholic Charities Outpatient Clinic

 155 Indian Head Road Commack, NY 11725
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Bridge Back to Life Center

 1065 Stewart Avenue Bethpage, NY 11714
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Central Nassau Guidance and Counseling Services, Inc.

 950 South Oyster Bay Road Hicksville, NY 11801
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Central Nassau Guidance and Counseling Services, Inc.

Family and Childrens Association

 180 Broadway Hicksville, NY 11801
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Suboxone Vivitrol B.E.S.T. Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment

 770-17 Grand Boulevard Deer Park, NY 11729
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Outreach House Brentwood Crooked Hill Road

 400 Crooked Hill Road Brentwood, NY 11717
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Outreach House Brentwood Crooked Hill Road

Outreach Outpatient Services

 452 Suffolk Avenue Brentwood, NY 11717
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Phoenix House Hauppauge Residential

 220 Veterans Highway Hauppauge, NY 11788
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Nassau University Medical Center

 2201 Hempstead Turnpike East Meadow, NY 11554
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Northwell at South Oaks Hospital DBA South Oaks Hosp Detox

 400 Sunrise Highway Amityville, NY 11701
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Employee Assistance Resource Services – Outpatient

 278 East Main Street Smithtown, NY 11787
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Drug & Alcohol Detox in Huntington, NY

Huntington is a town of roughly 200,000 residents in western Suffolk County on Long Island’s north shore. Like much of Long Island, the community has been shaped significantly by opioid use disorder, with fentanyl and polysubstance use accounting for the large majority of local overdose deaths in recent years.

The primary licensing and regulatory body for all detox and substance use disorder treatment facilities in Huntington is the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS). OASAS certifies every level of care, from outpatient programs under Part 822 to residential services under Part 820 and inpatient/medically managed detox under Part 816. No facility in the state may legally operate a detox program without an active OASAS certification.

At the county level, the Suffolk County Division of Community Mental Hygiene Services is the designated local governmental unit responsible for coordinating and overseeing substance use disorder, mental health, and harm reduction services across all Suffolk County municipalities, including Huntington.

One notable town-funded resource is the Huntington Drug & Alcohol Counseling Center (HDACC), a private, not-for-profit outpatient SUD treatment and prevention provider licensed by OASAS and supported by funding from OASAS, Suffolk County, and the Town of Huntington. HDACC offers individual, group, and family counseling as well as evaluation and referral services for Huntington residents of any income level.

Suffolk County filed one of the earliest opioid manufacturer lawsuits in New York and is receiving approximately $200 million in settlement funds over two decades to invest in harm reduction, treatment expansion, and recovery support services.

People researching detox options for themselves or a family member will find that Huntington sits within a county that has built a stronger publicly funded response than most suburban areas, though demand for residential and inpatient beds continues to outpace supply.

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Paying for Detox in Huntington

Understanding what detox costs in Huntington requires looking at both the type of care and the available financial resources. Costs vary considerably by level of care, and for many people, insurance or public funding covers all or most of the expense. New York State has some of the strongest insurance parity laws in the country and understanding how detox costs are structured is the starting point for evaluating options.

How Much Does Detox Cost in Huntington?

Costs in Suffolk County reflect the higher cost of living across downstate New York. Medically complex withdrawal requiring hospital-level supervision can run $1,500 to $3,000 or more per day, though OASAS-operated Addiction Treatment Centers provide detox at no cost to qualifying individuals.

Factors that affect cost include the level of medical complexity, length of stay, whether medications are used, and the specific care setting. Most people reduce their out-of-pocket costs substantially through insurance, Medicaid, or sliding-scale programs.

$1,500-$3,000 (per day)
Medical Detox
$15,000-$40,000 (per month)
Inpatient Rehab
$2,500-$8,000
Outpatient Rehab
$2,000-$6,000 (per year)
Methadone Treatment

Does Private Insurance Cover Detox in Huntington?

Private insurance companies operating in New York must comply with both the federal Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) and New York’s Timothy’s Law, which requires that coverage for substance use disorder treatment be equivalent to coverage for other medical conditions.

A 2024 New York law (Part AA of Chapter 57) further requires commercial insurers to reimburse OASAS-certified outpatient providers at rates no lower than what Medicaid pays, which has meaningfully expanded the pool of participating providers. Coverage and network status can be verified at the NY State of Health marketplace. The most common commercial insurers in the Huntington and Suffolk County market include:

United Health Care
Anthem
Elevance Health
Aetna
Cigna
Emblem Health
Fidelis Care

Medicare and Medicaid in Huntington

Medicare

Medicare covers inpatient and outpatient drug and alcohol detox in Huntington, including medically supervised withdrawal management and opioid treatment program services such as methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone under Part B. Copays, deductibles, and coverage specifics vary depending on the treatment setting and the type of Medicare plan you hold.

Medicaid

New York Medicaid covers the full substance use disorder treatment continuum at no cost to eligible enrollees, including medical detox, inpatient residential treatment at OASAS-certified facilities, outpatient programs, intensive outpatient programs, and MAT (buprenorphine, methadone through certified OTPs, Vivitrol, oral naltrexone, and acamprosate).

Suffolk County residents can apply for New York Medicaid through the NY State of Health marketplace or the county Department of Social Services.

Other Ways to Pay for Detox Treatment

Detox programs are crucial to your recovery journey. Yet, for many people, the cost may feel overwhelming. Huntington residents have several options when they need help paying for detox, and you don’t have private insurance:

Sliding Scale Payment Systems: 

The Huntington Drug & Alcohol Counseling Center (HDACC) accepts clients on a sliding fee scale tied to income, funded through Town of Huntington appropriations and OASAS grants. Suffolk County Department of Social Services can also connect residents to other sliding-scale certified providers.

State-Funded Programs: 

OASAS directly operates 12 Addiction Treatment Centers across New York State, which provide detox and residential services at no cost to qualifying individuals regardless of county of residence. A provider directory is available at findaddictiontreatment.ny.gov.

Veterans Programs: 

Northport VA Medical Center, located within the Town of Huntington in Northport, provides comprehensive SUD treatment services for veterans, including detox, MAT, inpatient rehabilitation, and outpatient counseling at no cost to enrolled veterans.

Opioid Settlement Fund Grants: 

Suffolk County has distributed multiple rounds of opioid settlement funding to contracted local providers through its grant program at suffolkcountyny.gov/opioidgrants, supporting expanded capacity with treatment providers that serve Huntington residents.

Huntington, New York Regulations and Accreditation for Detox

Regulatory agencies and accreditation organizations oversee detox and withdrawal programs in Huntington and across New York State. These steps ensure that patients receive care in a safe, licensed, and clinically appropriate setting during withdrawal.

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 detoxification programs. OASAS issues certifications, sets clinical and operational standards under Parts 816 (inpatient), 820 (residential), and 822 (outpatient), conducts compliance inspections, and funds a statewide network of certified programs. No facility may operate a detox program in New York without active OASAS certification.

Website: oasas.ny.gov

Suffolk County Division of Community Mental Hygiene Services

The designated local governmental unit under the New York Mental Hygiene Law is responsible for coordinating substance use disorder prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery services across Suffolk County. The Division funds and oversees contracted community providers, administers opioid settlement grant programs, coordinates the distribution of naloxone and drug-testing strips, and operates the SuffolkStopAddiction.org resource portal.

Website: suffolkstopaddiction.org

New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS)

The DFS enforces New York’s insurance parity laws, including Timothy’s Law (2006), the MHPAEA federal parity requirements, and the 2024 Chapter 57 commercial reimbursement requirement. The DFS investigates complaints from patients who have been denied coverage for SUD treatment and can compel insurers to comply. Residents who have been denied detox coverage can file a complaint directly with the DFS.

Website: dfs.ny.gov

New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH)

The NYSDOH oversees Medicaid coverage for SUD treatment, administers opioid overdose prevention and surveillance programs through its Opioid Prevention Program and Drug User Health Hub network, and maintains the state Opioid Data Dashboard at health.ny.gov. The Department also oversees the New York MATTERS referral system for connecting individuals with local treatment and harm reduction services.

Website: health.ny.gov

Key MAT Medications and Regulatory Status in Huntington

Medication-assisted treatment in Huntington is regulated at both the federal and state levels. Federal oversight under SAMHSA’s Opioid Treatment Program rules (42 CFR Part 8) governs providers dispensing methadone for opioid use disorder.

At the state level, OASAS certifies and monitors MAT providers to ensure clinical standards are met and that counseling and behavioral therapy are integrated components of care. The 2023 federal elimination of the DEA X-waiver requirement has substantially expanded buprenorphine prescribing access across Suffolk County.

Buprenorphine: 

Widely accessible in Huntington and across Suffolk County through outpatient clinics, primary care practices, and telehealth providers. Since the 2023 elimination of the federal X-waiver requirement, any licensed healthcare provider with a DEA registration can prescribe buprenorphine, substantially increasing access across Suffolk County.

Methadone: 

Restricted to OASAS-certified Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs) and cannot be obtained through a standard pharmacy for opioid use disorder. Several OTPs serve the Huntington and greater western Suffolk County area. New York Medicaid covers methadone treatment, making it financially accessible for eligible residents.

Naltrexone: 

Unrestricted and non-addictive, naltrexone requires no special provider licensing and carries no abuse potential. The injectable form, Vivitrol, is widely used in outpatient and post-detox settings and is covered in full by New York Medicaid.

Overdose Prevention and Harm Reduction in Huntington

Suffolk County has built one of the more active harm reduction networks on Long Island, focused primarily on preventing fentanyl overdose and reducing the risk posed by an increasingly contaminated drug supply.

Xylazine, a veterinary tranquilizer that does not respond to naloxone, was detected in 78 overdose deaths across Suffolk County in 2023, making drug supply awareness and test strip access especially important alongside naloxone distribution.

Harm reduction services operate through a mix of county-coordinated programs, nonprofit organizations, and statewide outreach platforms. These services play a critical role in keeping people alive and connected to care, and several operate mobile or mail-based models that reach people who cannot access fixed-site services.

Suffolk County Division of Community Mental Hygiene Services

suffolkstopaddiction.org
Naloxone (Narcan) kits and training through contracted agencies Fentanyl test strips Xylazine test strips Mobile harm reduction outreach to people who use drugs Naloxone housing unit installation at local businesses Referral to SUD treatment

The Division funds and coordinates a network of contracted harm reduction providers across Suffolk County. Free naloxone, fentanyl test strips, and xylazine test strips are available at multiple county distribution points, with locations and hours listed at suffolkstopaddiction.org. The county’s opioid settlement funding has supported expansion of these services, including mobile outreach to people who may not seek care in clinical settings.

Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (LICADD)

licadd.org
Naloxone distribution and training Fentanyl test strip distribution Chemical dependency screenings and treatment referrals Family education workshops and crisis counseling Prevention education in schools and communities

LICADD has served Nassau and Suffolk County residents for more than 65 years and operates a 24-hour substance abuse hotline at 631-979-1700. In addition to naloxone access, LICADD provides expedited treatment placement support for people who need help navigating the path from crisis to a clinical setting.

Community Action for Social Justice (CASJ)

casj.org
Mobile syringe exchange Naloxone (Narcan) distribution Safer injection supplies and sharps containers Condoms Anonymous program enrollment protecting legal possession of syringes

CASJ operates a mobile syringe exchange program in Suffolk County with service points coordinated through county precincts, including the 2nd Precinct in Huntington. The mobile model is designed for people who cannot or will not access services at a fixed site, meeting participants at locations that are convenient and not stigmatizing. Enrollment takes approximately 20 minutes and includes an overdose prevention training session.

NEXT Distro

nextdistro.org
Mail-based naloxone distribution Harm reduction supply mailing (syringes, safer use supplies) Overdose prevention resources and referrals Accessible entirely online without an in-person visit

NEXT Distro operates New York’s only state-authorized online and mail-based harm reduction platform, which is especially relevant for Huntington residents who face transportation barriers or prefer a non-stigmatizing, discreet access point. For people who use drugs alone or have limited mobility, the ability to receive naloxone and supplies by mail can be a meaningful safety measure.

Detox Statistics in Huntington, New York

Suffolk County has been among the most severely affected counties in New York State for opioid-related deaths, though recent data shows meaningful improvement. Local harm reduction programs, expanded naloxone distribution, and opioid settlement-funded services have contributed to a decline in fatalities, while a more complex drug supply, including xylazine contamination, continues to present new challenges.

30% Statewide Decline in Overdose Deaths in 2025: 

Preliminary data shows New York State overdose deaths dropped an estimated 30% in 2025, with significant declines reported in both Nassau and Suffolk counties.

Xylazine Detected in 78 Suffolk County Overdose Deaths:

In 2023, Xylazine, a veterinary tranquilizer commonly mixed with fentanyl in the local drug supply, was detected in 78 of 443 accidental overdose deaths in Suffolk County in 2023. Naloxone does not reverse xylazine’s effects, which is why drug checking and emergency medical response remain critical.

77% of NY Overdose Deaths in 2024 Involved an Opioid:

Approximately 77% of all estimated overdose deaths in New York State in 2024 involved an opioid such as fentanyl or heroin, consistent with the synthetic opioid-dominated supply observed across the region.

FAQs About Detox in Huntington, NY

What is the Huntington Drug & Alcohol Counseling Center, and who can use it?

HDACC is a free, town-funded outpatient SUD treatment and counseling provider operated through the Huntington Youth Bureau at 631-271-3591. Any resident of the Town of Huntington age 12 or older who is using substances, at risk of use, or referred through the justice system is eligible for services, regardless of income or insurance status.

Is naloxone (Narcan) available for free in Huntington?

Yes. Naloxone is available at no cost through LICADD, CASJ’s mobile exchange program, and county-contracted providers listed at suffolkstopaddiction.org. Most pharmacies in Suffolk County also dispense naloxone without a prescription. New York Medicaid and most commercial plans cover naloxone at no or minimal cost. The NY Naloxone Co-payment Assistance Program (N-CAP) covers copays of up to $40 for insured residents.

Will I be arrested if I call 911 during an overdose in Huntington?

No. New York State’s Good Samaritan Law (Public Health Law Section 3000-a) provides immunity from prosecution for possession of a controlled substance or drug paraphernalia for both the person experiencing an overdose and anyone who calls 911 or seeks emergency help. The law is intended to remove the fear of arrest as a barrier to calling for help.

What happens after detox, and do Huntington-area programs offer ongoing treatment?

Detox addresses acute withdrawal and physical stabilization, but it is not a treatment for substance use disorder on its own. Most people need follow-up care to sustain recovery, and inpatient or outpatient residential programs are the standard next step. Several facilities in the western Suffolk County area provide the full continuum from detox through residential and intensive outpatient care, and HDACC can provide referrals to programs that match a person’s clinical needs and insurance coverage.

Does Huntington have treatment options for people with co-occurring mental health conditions?

Yes. OASAS regulations require certified programs to screen for and address co-occurring psychiatric conditions, and several providers in the Suffolk County area offer integrated dual-diagnosis care. The Suffolk County Division of Community Mental Hygiene Services maintains a 2024 behavioral health services directory that lists programs by specialty, including providers offering integrated SUD and mental health treatment, available at suffolkcountyny.gov.

How does fentanyl test strip access work in Huntington?

Fentanyl test strips are available at no cost through LICADD, CASJ’s mobile exchange program, and county harm reduction providers listed at suffolkstopaddiction.org. Xylazine test strips are also available through these same channels, which is significant given that xylazine was detected in nearly 18% of Suffolk County overdose deaths in 2023. Strips can also be mailed to Huntington addresses through NEXT Distro’s online request service.

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