START Treatment and Recovery Centers – Methadone Clinic provides drug and alcohol treatment from its location at 2406 Amsterdam Avenue 2nd and 3rd Floors in New York, New York. It is a nonprofit provider. The Methadone Clinic program is operated by START Treatment and Recovery Centers.
Levels of care offered here include 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 brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, and substance use disorder counseling. For opioid use disorder, the program uses methadone and buprenorphine.
Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and cash or self-payment. 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 young adults, pregnant/postpartum women, seniors or older adults, and veterans. Services are available in Spanish.
START Treatment and Recovery Centers – Methadone Clinic is accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency and drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).
Support services include aftercare/continuing care, discharge planning, naloxone and overdose education, and outcome follow-up after discharge.