Westchester Medical Center – Turning Point Outpatient Clinic is a nonprofit substance use treatment provider in Poughkeepsie, New York. The Turning Point Outpatient Clinic program is operated by Westchester Medical Center.
Levels of care offered here include 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 relapse prevention. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.
For payment, the facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid. 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, clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, and clients who have experienced trauma. 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 hospital licensing authority.
Support services include aftercare/continuing care, discharge planning, naloxone and overdose education, and assistance with obtaining social services.