VNS Health Behavioral Health Inc – Outpatient Clinic is a nonprofit substance use treatment provider in Bronx, New York, located at 489 East 153rd Street 2nd Floor. The Outpatient Clinic program is operated by VNS Health Behavioral Health Inc.
Its services include standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, motivational interviewing, and relapse prevention. 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 SAMHSA funding/block grants. 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. 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 and state mental health department.
Support services include discharge planning, naloxone and overdose education, outcome follow-up after discharge, and assistance with obtaining social services.