Town of Smithtown – Horizons Counseling and Education Center is a government-operated substance use treatment provider in Smithtown, New York, located at 161 East Main Street. The Horizons Counseling and Education Center program is operated by Town of Smithtown.
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, contingency management/motivational incentives, and motivational interviewing. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.
Payment options include 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 children/adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for adolescents, young adults, pregnant/postpartum women, and seniors or older adults.
The facility reports licensing or certification from the state substance use treatment agency.
Support services include aftercare/continuing care, discharge planning, naloxone and overdose education, and housing services.