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Name	Address	Detox Service Setting	Levels Of Care
Bellevue Hospital Center Detoxification Services	462 1st Avenue New York City, NY 10016	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Carnegie Hill Institute	116 East 92nd Street New York City, NY 10128	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientAftercareDual Diagnosis
Center for Comprehensive Health Practice	1900 2nd Avenue New York City, NY 10029	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientDual Diagnosis
Goddard Riverside The Baxter	81-30 Baxter Avenue New York City, NY 11373	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientDual Diagnosis+1
Greenwich House Methadone Maintenance Treatment Program	190 Mercer Street New York City, NY 10012	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientDual Diagnosis
Harlem East Life Plan	2367-69 Second Avenue New York City, NY 10035	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientDual Diagnosis
Lower Eastside Service Center Gouverneur Slip East	7 Gouverneur Slip East New York City, NY 10002	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Metropolitan Center for Mental Health Saint Nicholas Avenue	1090 Saint Nicholas Avenue New York City, NY 10032	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientDual Diagnosis
Mount Sinai Beth Israel	281 First Avenue at 16th Street New York City, NY 10003	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientAftercareDual Diagnosis
NYC Health Hospitals Bellevue	462 1st Avenue New York City, NY 10016	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientDual Diagnosis
Odyssey House	219 East 121st Street New York City, NY 10035	Detox Service Setting Inpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientAftercareDual Diagnosis
Odyssey House George Rosenfeld Center for Recovery	13 Hell Gate Circle New York City, NY 10035	Detox Service Setting Inpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientDual DiagnosisSober Living
Samaritan Daytop Village Harlem Outpatient Treatment Program	2090 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard New York City, NY 10027	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientDual Diagnosis
Surfpoint Recovery Inpatient and Rehab in Brooklyn	2316 Surf Ave New York City, NY 11224	Detox Service Setting	Levels Of Care
The Bridge Mental Health Clinic	248 West 108th Street New York City, NY 10025	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientAftercareDual Diagnosis
VA NY Harbor Health Care System Margaret Cochran Corbin Campus	423 East 23 Street New York City, NY 10010	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care InpatientPHPOutpatient+4
West Midtown Medical Group	311 West 35th Street New York City, NY 10018	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientDual Diagnosis
Center For Optimal Living	370 Lexington Avenue Suite 500 New York, NY 10017	Detox Service Setting Outpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care OutpatientDual DiagnosisAftercare
Inter Care Manhattan	51 East 25th Street New York City, NY 10010	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientDual Diagnosis
Mount Sinai Beth Israel Med Center 2 C	435 2nd Avenue New York City, NY 10010	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientAftercareDual Diagnosis
Phoenix House Queens	34-25 Vernon Blvd New York City, NY 11106	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Realization Center New York	19 Union Square West New York City, NY 10003	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientDual Diagnosis
Samaritan Daytop	500 8th Avenue New York City, NY 10018	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientDual Diagnosis
START Treatment and Recovery Centers – Teen START	119 W 124th St New York City, NY 10027	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
START Treatment and Recovery Highbridge	2406 Amsterdam Avenue New York City, NY 10033	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientDual Diagnosis
Transcend Recovery Community	343 W 71st St New York City, NY 10023	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient

Drug & Alcohol Detox in New York City, NY

New York City’s detox system runs under a single state framework with heavy local coordination. The New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) certifies every withdrawal and stabilization program under Part 816.

Care is separated into three levels. Medically managed inpatient withdrawal is for people with severe or high-risk withdrawal, medically supervised inpatient withdrawal for moderate cases, and medically supervised outpatient withdrawal.

Programs use the state’s LOCADTR 3.0 tool to match each person to the right setting, so where you begin often depends on that assessment rather than on which facility you call first. Choosing a detox center in a city this size is easier when you understand these levels going in.

Geography influences your access to treatment. Overdose deaths are concentrated in the Bronx, Upper Manhattan, and Central Brooklyn, and the Bronx has carried the city’s highest rate for years. Most OASAS-certified hospitals and freestanding programs sit on subway and bus lines, which helps when you don’t have a car or a support person.

Recent policy has widened access to care. A 2024 state law now requires commercial insurers to pay OASAS-certified outpatient programs at rates at least as high as Medicaid. New York City is also home to the country’s first two sanctioned overdose prevention centers, opened in East Harlem and Washington Heights in 2021, part of a broader shift toward harm reduction and low-barrier care.

Paying for Detox in New York City

New York City sits among the higher-cost treatment markets in the Northeast, but the sticker price rarely reflects what a given person actually pays. Between Medicaid, commercial insurance parity rules, and a large network of publicly funded programs, most New Yorkers pay a fraction of full cost, and several routes exist for people with no coverage at all.

How Much Does Detox Cost in New York City?

The cost of detox in New York City depends on the level of care, how severe withdrawal is, and whether treatment happens in a hospital, a freestanding residential program, or an outpatient clinic. Medical complexity, length of stay, and medication needs all move the number. If you are weighing options, it helps to understand how much detox costs before you call a program.

The figures below are full cash-pay (self-pay) rates before insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, or other aid. Most people with coverage pay significantly less, and publicly funded programs may cost nothing.

$156,000

Medical Detox

$55,800

Inpatient Rehab

$9,300

Outpatient Rehab

$8,200

Methadone Treatment

Medicare and Medicaid in New York City

Medicare

Medicare covers inpatient hospital detox under Part A and outpatient withdrawal management and counseling under Part B. Since 2020, Part B has also covered opioid treatment program services, including methadone, and Part D covers buprenorphine and naltrexone prescriptions. Copays, coinsurance, and deductibles depend on your specific plan and the setting where care is delivered.

Medicaid

New York Medicaid covers the full detox continuum at no cost to the member, including medically managed and medically supervised inpatient withdrawal, outpatient withdrawal, residential rehabilitation, and medication-assisted treatment.

Buprenorphine requires no prior authorization under state law. Most enrollees receive these benefits through a Medicaid Managed Care plan, which may require authorization for some inpatient levels of care.

Other Ways to Pay for Detox Treatment

Cost should not keep anyone in New York City from starting detox. Several options exist for people without private insurance or the means to self-pay:

Sliding Scale Payment Systems

Many Federally Qualified Health Centers and OASAS-certified nonprofit providers across the five boroughs set fees on a sliding scale tied to income and household size. Large community providers such as Samaritan Daytop Village operate treatment sites throughout the city so uninsured residents can pay based on what they can afford.

Public and Safety-Net Programs

NYC Health and Hospitals, the city’s public hospital system, provides detox and withdrawal management at facilities such as Bellevue and Lincoln regardless of ability to pay or immigration status, then connects patients to ongoing OASAS-certified care after discharge.

Opioid Settlement Funded Services

New York directs opioid settlement dollars toward local prevention, treatment, harm reduction, and recovery services. In New York City this money has funded expanded naloxone access and low-barrier programs, some of which reduce or remove out-of-pocket costs for uninsured residents.

Veterans Programs

Veterans in New York City can access substance use and withdrawal care through the VA NY Harbor Healthcare System, which runs campuses in Manhattan and Brooklyn and offers detox, MAT, and mental health services to eligible veterans at little or no cost.

New York City, New York Regulations and Accreditation for Detox

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

OASAS is the primary state authority that certifies substance use disorder treatment programs, including all Part 816 withdrawal and stabilization services. It sets clinical and staffing standards, approves detox protocols through its Medical Director, oversees roughly 1,700 programs statewide, and operates the LOCADTR 3.0 level-of-care tool that determines the appropriate detox setting.

Website: https://oasas.ny.gov/

New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH)

The city’s lead public health authority coordinates the local overdose response through its Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Use Prevention, Care and Treatment. DOHMH conducts overdose mortality surveillance with the Office of Chief Medical Examiner, distributes naloxone, and funds syringe service programs and opioid overdose prevention programs across the five boroughs.

Website: https://www.nyc.gov/site/doh/index.page

New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH)

NYSDOH licenses the Article 28 hospitals where medically managed detox is delivered and sets the per diem reimbursement methodology for inpatient chemical dependency detox. It works alongside OASAS on Medicaid coverage rules and the state’s broader harm reduction strategy.

Website: https://www.health.ny.gov/

New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS)

DFS regulates commercial health insurers operating in New York and enforces state mental health and substance use parity laws. It oversees compliance with the 2024 requirement that insurers reimburse OASAS-certified outpatient providers at rates at least equal to Medicaid.

Website: https://www.dfs.ny.gov/

The Joint Commission and CARF

Many New York City detox and treatment programs also hold voluntary national accreditation from The Joint Commission or CARF International. These bodies do not license facilities, but their accreditation signals that a program meets recognized standards for safety, clinical quality, and patient rights.

Website: https://www.jointcommission.org/

Key MAT Medications and Regulatory Status in New York City

Medication-assisted treatment in New York City is regulated at both federal and state levels. Federally, opioid treatment programs must hold SAMHSA certification under 42 CFR Part 8 and register with the DEA.

In New York, OASAS licenses and oversees MAT providers, and state law bars prior authorization for buprenorphine, which speeds access. New Yorkers can start medication-assisted treatment at OASAS clinics, office-based prescribers, and a growing number of telehealth and safety-net sites.

Buprenorphine

Widely available across New York City through OASAS clinics, office-based physicians, and telehealth, buprenorphine can often be started the same day. State law requires no prior authorization from Medicaid or commercial plans, which removes a common delay. For many New Yorkers who cannot visit a clinic daily, it is the most practical first option for opioid use disorder.

Methadone

Available only through federally certified and OASAS-licensed opioid treatment programs, methadone cannot be dispensed at retail pharmacies and generally requires daily on-site dosing at first. New York City has one of the largest OTP networks in the country, with clinics concentrated in the Bronx, Upper Manhattan, and Brooklyn. New York Medicaid covers methadone treatment in full.

Naltrexone

Non-addictive and requiring no special federal license, naltrexone is prescribed in standard outpatient and primary care settings throughout New York City. The extended-release injectable form, Vivitrol, is used widely for both opioid and alcohol use disorder and is covered by New York Medicaid. Because it requires full withdrawal before starting, it is typically begun after detox is complete.

Overdose Prevention and Harm Reduction in New York City

New York City has one of the most developed harm reduction networks in the United States, built around syringe service programs, free naloxone, drug checking, and the country’s first sanctioned overdose prevention centers.

Because fentanyl is present in roughly three-quarters of the city’s overdose deaths, most local programs distribute fentanyl and xylazine test strips alongside naloxone. These services keep people alive and often become the first point of connection to detox, medication-assisted treatment, and ongoing care.

OnPoint NYC

https://onpointnyc.org

Overdose prevention centers (East Harlem and Washington Heights) Syringe services and safer-use supplies Naloxone distribution and training Drug checking and test strips Holistic care, case management, and treatment linkage

OnPoint NYC operates the first two publicly recognized overdose prevention centers in the United States, opened in 2021. Staff have reversed hundreds of overdoses on-site and connect participants to medical care, MAT, and detox referrals.

St. Ann's Corner of Harm Reduction (SACHR)

https://sachr.org

Syringe exchange Naloxone distribution and overdose education Fentanyl and xylazine test strips HIV and hepatitis C testing Behavioral health counseling and street outreach

Based in the South Bronx, the epicenter of the city’s overdose crisis, SACHR is the longest continuously running syringe exchange in the United States. It pairs harm reduction supplies with counseling, outreach, and referrals to detox and treatment.

The Alliance for Positive Change

https://alliance.nyc

Syringe exchange and safer-use supplies Naloxone kits and overdose prevention training HIV and hepatitis C rapid testing Peer recovery support and case management Clinical intervention and treatment referral

The Alliance runs the Lower East Side Harm Reduction Center along with syringe services in Manhattan and the Bronx. It links people who use drugs to healthcare, peer support, and pathways into detox and recovery.

NYC Health Department Naloxone Program

https://www.nyc.gov/naloxone

Free naloxone by mail 24/7 public health vending machines Fentanyl test strips and safer-use supplies Virtual and in-person overdose response training Directory of opioid overdose prevention programs

The city Health Department distributes free naloxone by mail, through 24/7 vending machines, and across a citywide network of overdose prevention programs. In 2024 alone, it distributed more than 304,000 naloxone kits.

Detox Statistics in New York City, New York

Overdose deaths in New York City fell sharply in 2024, yet the city remains in a public health emergency driven by a fentanyl-dominated drug supply. The figures below reflect the most recent city data available.

28% Drop in Overdose Deaths

New York City recorded 2,192 overdose deaths in 2024, down from 3,056 in 2023. The 28% decline was the first decrease since 2018, though deaths remain well above pre-pandemic levels. NYC DOHMH Epi Data Brief No. 150 (2025)

Fentanyl in 73% of Deaths

Fentanyl remained the most common substance involved in overdose deaths in New York City in 2024, present in 73% of all cases, a reminder of how contaminated the local unregulated supply remains. NYC DOHMH Epi Data Brief No. 150 (2025)

Bronx Rate More Than Double Manhattan's

Bronx residents had the highest overdose death rate of any borough in 2024 at 60.1 per 100,000, more than twice Manhattan’s rate and the reason harm reduction resources cluster in the South Bronx. NYC DOHMH Epi Data Brief No. 150 (2025)

FAQs About Detox in New York City, NY

How do I get into detox in New York City without insurance?

Start with NYC Health and Hospitals, the public system that treats everyone regardless of insurance or immigration status, or call the state’s HOPEline at 1-877-846-7369 for referrals. OASAS-certified nonprofits offer sliding-scale fees, and Medicaid enrollment can often be completed at intake.

Is naloxone (Narcan) free in New York City?

Yes. The Health Department mails free naloxone kits through nyc.gov/naloxone, stocks it in 24/7 public health vending machines, and supplies it through syringe service programs citywide. It is also sold over the counter at pharmacies for around 25 dollars, and Medicaid covers it.

What is the difference between medically managed and medically supervised detox in New York?

OASAS certifies both under Part 816. Medically managed withdrawal offers 24/7 hospital-level care for severe or high-risk withdrawal, while medically supervised withdrawal serves mild to moderate cases in inpatient or outpatient settings. The LOCADTR 3.0 assessment tool determines which level fits your situation.

Are the overdose prevention centers in New York City legal to use?

New York City’s two OnPoint NYC centers in East Harlem and Washington Heights operate with city and state awareness, though their federal status remains unsettled. They let people use pre-obtained drugs under trained supervision with naloxone and oxygen on hand, and they connect participants to treatment.

Does detox alone treat addiction?

No. Detox manages withdrawal safely and stabilizes the body, but it is only the first step. Lasting recovery usually depends on the care that comes after detox, such as inpatient or outpatient treatment, medication-assisted treatment, and community support, which begins once withdrawal is complete.

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