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I was hoping this place was shutdown … the trauma this place instilled in me was horrible . Almost 24 years later and I’m still having vivid nightmares.Not a treatment center at all , only people avoiding jail sentences from drug offensives were happy to be accommodated ...
About Dynamite Youth Center
The Dynamite Youth Center (DYC) location in Fallsburg, New York is a residential facility for adolescents and young adults and their families. The professional team at DYC has decades of experience treating teen substance abuse. The program includes high school education and preparation for work after graduation.
The FreshStart Program and Alternatives to Incarceration
DYC works with the juvenile justice system both in Brooklyn and in their upstate location in Fallsburg to help young people get treatment and support instead of being jailed in a justice facility. The court advocacy helps youth get into the FreshStart Program or outpatient programs, depending on their needs.
The FreshStart Program helps high school aged youth who have substance use issues that are interfering with their education. Youth go to the onsite ReStart Academy where classes are small and each teen can get personalized support.
The program also includes individual and group counseling to address substance use disorder. There are also weekly family meetings to keep parents and loved ones involved. Each young person has house jobs they are responsible for to each them positive work habits and social skills.
If a youth is near graduation or already has a high school diploma, they can work with a vocational specialist to get employment counseling and help with goal setting, interviews and more.
The Importance of Family Participation
Substance use generally impacts the whole family, not just the young person involved. DYC has specific programs for parents and other family members, including the weekly group meeting.
Parents are an important part of their child’s recovery and support network. It’s also important for parents to learn additional parenting skills and address any negative influences in the home as well. DYC parents often become strong supporters of the program even after their child graduates.
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Torture and Domination
everyone Who Survived the Torture- House in Dynamite Youth center Life did not get better for 90% of us.
We were Young Adults victims of Parents Abusive behavior , we didn't have a choice , born in Unproductive Unhealthy family were alcohol or drugs and violence is normally accepted. Because of Our own Addiction we was forced to Comply with all the Rule of this place. Because we did know how to take care of our self Dynamite Victimized me even more
For any miss behavior , example - Lies they Make my follow brothers or sisters Wear the Sing on The Body , For Lying I was send to Clean scrub bathrooms for 9 days. I saw kids sweeping sun of the road. I saw members on the knees sweeping with toothbrush a Gym . The Victimized kids didn't know Better. I was forced to communicate with my own parents After they Sold me to American men to work for him for my Green card . Dynamite didn't help me. They send me back to Abusive Parents. I did know I could File Federal charges Against Dynamite and my Abusive Parents.
To those who think Dynamite helps.
No not Everyone survived after few years after the Program
Many of us when back to Crazy Abusive places we came from and Most of the completions Still use drugs get arrested and list goes on and on.
My friend Alex B miss you Bro ,John C etc.
Rest in peace.
56th Wave completion
Ana Peliere
Reviewed on 07/21/2025
I was hoping this place was shutdown … the trauma this place instilled in me was horrible . Almost 24 years later and I’m still having vivid nightmares.Not a treatment center at all , only people avoiding jail sentences from drug offensives were happy to be accommodated at dynamite
Jeanne
Reviewed on 07/05/2025
Dynamite Youth Center in Brooklyn is an appallingly predatory institution masquerading as a Therapeutic Community. It systematically exploits desperate, vulnerable individuals by forcing them into relentless, unpaid labor to sustain its own operation.
Patients endure endless hours of exhausting and degrading labor, performing tasks such as janitorial work, administrative duties, fundraising, cooking, and cleaning. The facility outrageously labels this abuse as “therapy,” but in reality, it inflicts severe psychological damage and leaves individuals dangerously susceptible to relapse.
Shockingly, Dynamite Youth Center also flagrantly violates basic hygienic standards. Patients who are “shut down” or struggling are forced to manually wash dishes, including pans for over 80 people, without the use of proper dishwashing machines—only an insufficient sanitizer. Food is sourced from food banks using state funds that patients are manipulated into obtaining illegally. Meals are prepared by untrained, non-professional cooks—solely the patients themselves—posing significant health risks. Adding insult to injury, a cruel sign hangs above the kitchen mockingly stating, “No Free Lunch.”
This institution deliberately neglects critical therapeutic care in favor of exploitation and profit. Its grotesque practices actively endanger lives, creating an environment of trauma, neglect, and humiliation. Dynamite Youth Center demands immediate investigation and closure.
Do NOT allow anyone you care about near Dynamite Youth Center—it’s an exploitative, unsanitary nightmare that ruins lives.
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Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.
Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.
Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.
Sliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.
Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.
Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Outpatient rehabs offer an intermediate level of care for clients who do not require the kind of intensive supervision and support an inpatient program typically provides. Many clients transition into outpatient care immediately after exiting inpatient treatment. Others enter outpatient programs upon completing detox. Some facilities offer ambulatory medical detox for clients who do not require hospitalization. Most outpatient rehabs offer a combination of services, including addiction counseling, life skills training, and medication assisted treatment (MAT).
Inpatient rehabs provide a space for clients to focus exclusively on their recovery while receiving intensive supervision and support. Inpatient treatment centers provide housing and food and most offer round-the-clock clinical care. Their primary treatment modalities typically consist of addiction counseling using various psychotherapeutic methods, including CBT, DBT, RBT, and motivational interviewing. Many rehabs also provide specialized services for clients with co-occurring addiction and mental illness. Recovery-focused life skills training and holistic therapies are other common services.
Clients who enroll in an intensive outpatient program (IOP) are typically either in early recovery or are experiencing a crisis that increases their relapse risk. These programs promote clients' sustained sobriety through robust support, including multiple, extended care sessions per week. Intensive outpatient treatment often encompasses an array of services, including psychotherapy, recovery education, and evidence-based holistic therapies, such as acupuncture and meditation. Many outpatient rehabs also offer medication assisted treatment (MAT).
For many different stages and therapies offered during addiction treatment, it's essential to offer 24-hour clinical care in New York. often involves medication treatment for drug or alcohol detox. The withdrawal symptoms experienced during detox can be dangerous, but having medical experts on-site around the clock means someone is always there to step in and provide emergency medical care when and if it is ever needed.
Drug and alcohol addiction often takes a heavy toll on one's body. Over time, a physical dependence can develop, meaning the body physiologically needs the substance to function. Detox is the process of removing drugs and/or alcohol from the body, a process that can be lethal if mismanaged. Medical detox is done by licensed medical professionals who monitor vital signs and keep you safe, healthy, and as comfortable as possible as you go through detox and withdrawal.
Treatments
The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.
When you choose drug rehab in New York, you'll participate in a variety of treatments that are designed to help you live a drug-free lifestyle. Common methods of treatment include group, individual, and family counseling, medication management, nutrition, exercise, and management of co-occurring mental health disorders.
Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.
Substance rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from substance abuse, including alcohol and drug addiction (both illegal and prescription drugs). They often include the opportunity to engage in both individual as well as group therapy.
Programs
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.
Clinical Services
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.
Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.
In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.
Introduced in 1983, motivational interviewing is a method to help clients commit to change. It's based on the philosophy that change is hard, and clients must explore their own options and come to their own conclusions rather than receive warnings or advice from the therapist.
Trauma therapy involves working through the psychological and emotional impact of a traumatic event. You learn to identify the triggers and develop coping mechanisms that build a sense of safety and trust in yourself.
You can participate in couples therapy to focus on a specific problem in your relationship or for general strengthening of the relationship. This therapy aims to help you improve communication, address conflict, and grow in affection for one another.
Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation. DYC parents are an important part of the success.
Life skills trainings involve all the skills a person must have in order to function successfully in the world. These include time management, career guidance, money management, and effective communication. Truly successful addiction recovery is based on the ability to not only live substance-free, but to thrive. Life skills teaches the practical necessities of functioning in society, which sets clients up for success in life, and therefore sobriety.
Recreational therapy (aka therapeutic recreation) uses creative and fun activities to help with addiction recovery. Recreational therapists lead patients in entertaining and engaging activities like sports or games; art (drawing, painting, sculpture); drama, music, and dance; and/or community outings (field trips) to improve patients' physical, social, and emotional well-being.
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Staff
William A. Fusco, CASAC
Executive Director
Karen J. Carlini
Associate Executive Director
James Schneider, CASAC
Program Director of Outpatient Facility
Jennifer Reinhardt
Program Director of Intensive Residential Facility
Scott Lynch, CASAC
Program Director of Community Residence
Contact Information
5803 state Route 42
Fallsburg NY, 12733
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