About us
Realization Center is a distinguished outpatient addiction treatment facility situated in New York City. The center has become one of the most established and largest programs in the city, providing comprehensive treatment for individuals who are currently struggling with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health issues, with over three decades of experience. The center’s primary objective is to deliver individualized, high-quality care that is tailored to the unique requirements of its clients in a compassionate and supportive environment.
The center’s extensive array of outpatient services is centrally located at this location. Intensive outpatient treatment is available for individuals who require additional support beyond standard outpatient care, and the center provides a variety of care levels, such as partial hospitalization programs that enable clients to return home on a daily basis while receiving intensive treatment. Additionally, outpatient services are adaptable and can be scheduled to accommodate the schedules of individuals, offering both individual and group therapy sessions.
Specialized treatment programs are provided by the Realization Center to cater to the distinctive requirements of a variety of populations. These encompass programs that are specifically designed for adolescents aged 13 to 17, with an emphasis on supportive therapy groups, alcohol and substance education, relapse prevention, and anger and stress management. Furthermore, the center offers specialized services to the LGBTQ+ community, which are designed to address the unique challenges that this demographic encounters. Realization Center also offers veterans targeted care, with programs that concentrate on the distinctive mental health and addiction challenges they frequently encounter. Additionally, the center provides integrated treatment for individuals who are coping with both substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders, thereby guaranteeing a comprehensive approach to care.
At the Center, the therapeutic approaches are evidence-based and consist of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which assists clients in recognizing and altering negative thought patterns and behaviors, and Motivational Interviewing, a client-centered approach that increases motivation for change. In addition to its treatment program, the center also integrates 12-Step Facilitation to promote ongoing support during the recovery process by encouraging participation in 12-step programs. The facility is a licensed outpatient center that has been accredited by the state of New York.
Insurance
Payment Options
- Cash or self-payment
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
- Private health insurance
- Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
Addiction Resource Score
Scoring is assigned by a proprietary system which helps surface key metrics that determine quality. The 10-point scale factors in categories such as operations, customer satisfaction, and trust metrics.
8.5
Out of 10
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Treatment
Treatment Options
- Screening for tobacco use
- Comprehensive mental health assessment
- Comprehensive substance use assessment
- Interim services for clients
- Outreach to persons in the community
- Screening for mental disorders
- Screening for substance use
Conditions Treated
- Alcoholism
- Mental health treatment
- Substance use treatment
- Co-occurring Disorders
Levels of Care
- Outpatient
- Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment
- Intensive outpatient treatment
- Regular outpatient treatment
- Aftercare
Treatment Modalities
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
- Substance use disorder counseling
- Trauma-related counseling
- Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
- Group counseling
- Family counseling
- Marital/couples counseling
- 12-step facilitation
- Intervention Services
- Contingency management/motivational incentives
- Motivational interviewing
- Anger management
- Matrix Model
- Community reinforcement plus vouchers
- Relapse prevention
- Treatment for other addiction disorder
- Individual psychotherapy
Facility Operation
- Private for-profit organization
- Program Tailored for LGBTQ Clients
Screening
- Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing
- Drug or alcohol urine screening
- Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing
Ancillary Services
- Case management service
- Suicide prevention services
- Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients
- Domestic violence services, including family or partner
- Mental health services
- Social skills development
- Transportation assistance
Opioid Treatment
- Buprenorphine maintenance
- Relapse prevention with naltrexone
- Buprenorphine used in Treatment
- Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere
- Naltrexone used in Treatment
- Prescribes buprenorphine
- Prescribes naltrexone
Transitional Recovery Services
- Mentoring/peer support
- Housing services
- Discharge Planning
- Employment counseling or training
- Self-help groups
- Naloxone and overdose education
- Outcome follow-up after discharge
Age Groups Accepted
- Seniors or older adults
- Adolescents
- Young adults
- Children/adolescents
Gender Accepted
- Female
- Male
Smoking or Vaping
- Smoking not permitted
- Vaping not permitted
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