Elmhurst Hospital Center – Opiate Dependency Treatment Services

Located at 79-01 Broadway Annex O, 2nd Floor, Elmhurst Hospital in Elmhurst, New York, Elmhurst Hospital Center – Opiate Dependency Treatment Services is a government-operated addiction treatment provider. The Opiate Dependency Treatment Services program is operated by Elmhurst Hospital Center.

Its services include standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), a federally certified opioid treatment program, co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, and motivational interviewing. For opioid use disorder, the program uses methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.

For payment, the facility accepts government funding for substance use treatment, Medicare, Medicaid, private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid. A sliding fee scale based on income is available. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.

The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Services are available in Spanish. Sign language services are available for deaf and hard-of-hearing clients.

Elmhurst Hospital Center – Opiate Dependency Treatment Services is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency, state department of health, and hospital licensing authority.

Support services include aftercare/continuing care, discharge planning, naloxone and overdose education, and outcome follow-up after discharge.