Housing Works Community Healthcare provides drug and alcohol treatment from its location at 2640 Pitkin Avenue Lower Level in Brooklyn, New York. It is a nonprofit provider.
Patients can access standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and Matrix Model. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.
Payment options include 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. It offers specialized groups for criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients and clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders. Sign language services are available for deaf and hard-of-hearing clients.
The facility reports licensing or certification from the state substance use treatment agency, state mental health department, and state department of health.
Support services include aftercare/continuing care, discharge planning, naloxone and overdose education, and outcome follow-up after discharge.