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10 Best Sliding Scale Rehabs in New York City, NY (2026)

We list 31 sliding scale rehabs in New York City, NY, based on SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov data. Compare services, insurance accepted and accreditation, or call for free help choosing.

  • 31Treatment facilities
  • 11Offer detox
  • 7Inpatient / residential
  • 29Accept Medicaid

Sliding Scale Fees: the basics

Sliding-scale rehab programs charge based on what you can afford, usually using your income and household size. The lower your income, the less you pay, and some people pay very little. Community health centers, nonprofit programs and publicly funded clinics often use sliding fees. You'll usually need to show proof of income. Read the full guide →

2026 rankings

Top 10 sliding scale rehabs in New York City, NY

Ranked by the StartDrugRehab Score: accreditation, levels of care, patient ratings and payment options. Featured or claimed status never affects rank. How we rank

  1. Mountainside Chelsea – Outpatient Clinic

    New York, NY

    8.1ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.1 out of 10
    4.6Google74 reviews

    Best for: Intensive outpatient careJoint CommissionCARF

    Why it made our list: Joint Commission and CARF accredited; offers IOP, outpatient care, MAT, and dual diagnosis care; accepts private insurance, self-pay, and sliding-scale fees.

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  2. Alcoholism Treatment Center – Outpatient Services

    New York, NY

    7.9Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.9 out of 10

    Best for: Supervised detoxJoint Commission

    Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers detox, IOP, outpatient care, and MAT; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and self-pay.

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  3. Bellevue Hospital Center (HHC) – Methadone Clinic

    New York, NY

    7.8Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.8 out of 10
    4.5Google6,362 reviews

    Best for: Methadone treatmentJoint Commission

    Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers outpatient care, MAT, and dual diagnosis care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.

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  4. Educational Alliance Inc – Center for Recovery/Well/Pride Site/Res Treatment

    New York, NY

    7.7Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.7 out of 10
    4.3Google13 reviews

    Best for: Detox and residential careCARF

    Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers detox, residential care, MAT, and dual diagnosis care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and self-pay.

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  5. Hazelden – Betty Ford Foundation

    New York, NY

    7.7Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.7 out of 10
    3.7Google26 reviews

    Best for: Intensive outpatient careJoint Commission

    Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers PHP, IOP, outpatient care, and MAT; accepts private insurance, TRICARE, and self-pay.

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  6. Lower East Side Service Center Inc – Methadone Clinic

    New York, NY

    7.2Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.2 out of 10

    Best for: Methadone treatmentCARF

    Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers PHP, outpatient care, and MAT; accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and self-pay.

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  7. HH/Bellevue Hospital – CDOP Clinic

    New York, NY

    7.2Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.2 out of 10
    4.5Google6,362 reviews

    Best for: Supervised detox

    Why it made our list: Offers detox, IOP, outpatient care, and MAT; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.

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  8. NYC HHC Metropolitan Hospital Center – Methadone Treatment Program

    New York, NY

    7.1Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.1 out of 10

    Best for: Methadone treatmentJoint Commission

    Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers MAT and dual diagnosis care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.

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  9. Start Care – Clinic 23/Third Horizon Clinic

    New York, NY

    7.1Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.1 out of 10

    Best for: Methadone treatmentCARF

    Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers outpatient care and MAT; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.

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  10. Addiction Institute at Mt Sinai West – Inpatient Detoxification Unit

    New York, NY

    7.0Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.0 out of 10
    3.1Google20 reviews

    Best for: Supervised detoxJoint Commission

    Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers detox, MAT, and dual diagnosis care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.

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7.9Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.9 out of 10

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • +3 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

7.0Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.0 out of 10
3.1Google20 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
Inpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Hospital Inpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

6.7GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.7 out of 10
2.2Google45 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
Inpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Hospital Inpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

7.7Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.7 out of 10
3.7Google26 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Partial Hospitalization
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • +3 more

Payment accepted

Private insurance · TRICARE · Self-pay +1 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

Leadership Center

New York, NY 10003

6.4GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.4 out of 10
Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Private insurance · Sliding scale +1 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

6.2GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.2 out of 10
3.6Google75 reviews
Setting
Inpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

5.9FairStartDrugRehab Score 5.9 out of 10
3.5Google59 reviews
Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

7.8Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.8 out of 10
4.5Google6,362 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Public
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • Methadone Clinic
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

8.1ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.1 out of 10
4.6Google74 reviews

Joint Commission · CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Private insurance · Self-pay · Sliding scale

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

6.0GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.0 out of 10
3.6Google75 reviews
Setting
Inpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Sliding scale · State-funded

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

7.1Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.1 out of 10

CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • Methadone Clinic
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

7.2Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.2 out of 10
4.5Google6,362 reviews
Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Public
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

7.2Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.2 out of 10

CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Partial Hospitalization
  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Self-pay +1 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

6.4GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.4 out of 10
4.5Google17 reviews
Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

OTP Avenue A Clinic

New York, NY 10009

6.8GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.8 out of 10

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • Methadone Clinic
  • Telehealth

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

6.6GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.6 out of 10
3.3Google20 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • Methadone Clinic
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Self-pay +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

6.7GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.7 out of 10
3.0Google6 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • Methadone Clinic
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Self-pay +1 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

6.6GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.6 out of 10

CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • Methadone Clinic
  • Telehealth

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Self-pay +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

5.8FairStartDrugRehab Score 5.8 out of 10
3.3Google43 reviews
Setting
Inpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • Dual Diagnosis

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

6.2GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.2 out of 10
Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

5.7FairStartDrugRehab Score 5.7 out of 10
2.8Google23 reviews
Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

6.2GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.2 out of 10
4.2Google5 reviews
Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

6.4GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.4 out of 10
2.7Google3 reviews
Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +4 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

6.4GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.4 out of 10
Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay +1 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

6.6GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.6 out of 10
5.0Google3 reviews
Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

5.9FairStartDrugRehab Score 5.9 out of 10
3.5Google132 reviews
Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Self-pay · Sliding scale +1 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

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Frequently asked questions

How many sliding scale rehabs are in New York City, NY?

We list 31 sliding scale rehabs in New York City, NY, based on SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov data (updated October 2026).

How do I choose the right program?

Look for state licensing and accreditation (The Joint Commission or CARF), the right level of care for your needs, evidence-based therapies, and insurance compatibility. Read our guide to choosing a rehab or call (833) 589-6933 to talk it through.

Will my insurance cover treatment?

Most private plans and Medicaid cover substance use treatment when it's medically necessary, but benefits vary by plan and network. Call (833) 589-6933 for a free, confidential benefits check.

Source: SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, data updated October 2026. Listings are not endorsements.