Drug Counseling Woodhaven NY

As you evaluate a potential counselor, there are some questions that you should ask that may provide valuable insight into how good a match the counselor is for you. You can ask for further details during the initial phone call to the counselor (usually the first phone call is quite brief and primarily focused on setting a first appointment), or during your first meeting.

Arms Acres Inc
(718) 520-1513x17
80-02 Kew Gardens Road
Kew Gardens, NY
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Gays and Lesbians, Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
Polish, Russian, Spanish

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Outreach Outpatient Services (OOS)
(718) 849-6300
117-11 Myrtle Avenue
Richmond Hill, NY
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Seniors/older adults, Women, DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
Spanish

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Saint Martin de Porres
(718) 485-3400
480 Alabama Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with HIV/AIDS, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men
Language Services
Spanish

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Mary Immaculate Hospital
(718) 526-0101
14718 Archer Avenue
Jamaica, NY
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Pregnant/postpartum women

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820 River Street Inc
(718) 526-3803
14553 South Road
Jamaica, NY
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
Spanish

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Samaritan Village Inc
(718) 441-8913
130-20 89th Road
Richmond Hill, NY
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)

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Alpha School Center for Progresive Liv
(718) 257-5800
2400 Linden Boulevard
Brooklyn, NY
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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Interline Employee Assistance Prog Inc
(718) 206-1368
148-39 Hillside Avenue
Jamaica, NY
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Seniors/older adults, Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
Polish, Russian, Ukrainian

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Community Related Services Inc
(718) 997-1901
9907 Queens Boulevard
Forest Hills, NY
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Seniors/older adults, Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
Farsi, Russian

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Faith Mission
(718) 322-3455
114-40 Van Wyck Expressway
South Ozone Park, NY
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less)
Special Programs/Groups
Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Drug Counseling

Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors help addicts that have problems with alcohol and drugs. They counsel addicts who are addicted to drugs, helping them identify behavioral problems related to their addiction. Counseling may be done on a one on one basis, but is frequently done in a group setting. Substance abuse counselors will often also work with addict’s family members; who are directly affected by the behavioral problems and addictions of their loved ones. Counselors also conduct programs aimed at preventing addictions.

Choosing the right Drug Counselor

As you evaluate a potential counselor, there are some questions that you should ask that may provide valuable insight into how good a match the counselor is for you. You can ask for further details during the initial phone call to the counselor (usually the first phone call is quite brief and primarily focused on setting a first appointment), or during your first meeting. Basic questions to ask that will help you decide if a drug counselor is right for you include:

1. What expertise do they have with dealing with addicts and drug addiction?

2. What do they think is usually the cause of most addict’s problems?

3. What are their fees?

4. What would my appointment schedule be?

When you feel confident that a particular drug counselor’s overall qualifications meets your needs, you’re ready for your first appointment. You might be feeling nervous during this initial...

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