DYC – Dynamic Youth Community - Brooklyn, NY

About the Facility

Dynamic Youth Community (DYC) is a substance use disorder treatment facility located in Brooklyn, NY. The facility utilizes an evidence based program model that brings about transformational successes through commitment, motivation, and compassion in a participatory, safe, family environment.

DYC offers a wide range of evidence based programs and supports to address mental health and substance use challenges.

DYC’s residential treatment programs provide a supportive and therapeutic environment for individuals requiring intensive care and a structured living environment. The residential drug rehab programs offer 24/7 support, comprehensive assessments, individual and group therapy, psychiatric services, medication management, and specialized programming tailored to the specific needs of each resident. With a focus on creating a nurturing and healing environment, DYC’s residential treatment aims to facilitate personal growth and promote lasting recovery.

DYC’s outpatient treatment services are designed for adolescents aged 12 – 17. The outpatient programs offer flexible scheduling and a range of therapeutic modalities, including individual counseling, group therapy, psychiatric evaluations, and medication management. With a client centered approach, DYC’s outpatient treatment aims to empower youths to manage their mental health or substance use disorders.

Recognizing the crucial role of families in the recovery process, DYC provides comprehensive family support services. These services aim to educate, empower, and assist families in understanding their loved ones’ challenges, developing healthy communication patterns, and creating a supportive environment. Family therapy, psychoeducation, support groups, and workshops are some of the resources available to help families navigate the recovery journey together.

DYC understands the importance of education and vocational support in promoting long-term recovery and overall well being. They offer education and vocational services to help individuals develop the necessary skills for success in school, work, and life. These services may include educational assessments, tutoring, career counseling, job readiness training, and assistance with accessing educational and vocational resources in the community. Remedial reading and math is available as needed, as well as computer training.

Treatment

Alcoholism

Alcohol rehab in New York can help individuals overcome alcoholism. This alcohol addiction is characterized by drinking alcohol compulsively, being unable to control how much you drink, and feeling anxious or stressed when you’re not drinking. Treatment for alcohol addiction may involve brief intervention, an outpatient program, or inpatient alcohol rehab in New York. The main goal of treatment is to stop alcohol use to improve quality of life.

Drug Addiction

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 Addiction

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 Abuse

In New York you’ll find substance abuse treatment programs that can help you address your addiction, and any co-occurring mental health disorders. These programs utilize evidence-based therapies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and psychodynamic approaches to help you achieve recovery and new tools to sustain it. With various treatment options available, including outpatient, inpatient, and residential programs, you’ll be able to find the resources and right level of care you need to effectively treat your addiction.

Insurance and Financial

Medicaid
Self-pay options
Sliding scale payment assistance
Private insurance
Medicare

Programs

Adolescence program
Program for men
Program for women
Young adult program

Levels of Care

Inpatient

Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.

Outpatient

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).

Sober Living Homes

Many residents of a sober living home in New York have recently completed a rehab treatment program. However, this is not always a requirement. The goal is to provide structure and support for those who want to maintain sobriety. Often, they are a transitional space for those moving from residential treatment to mainstream life. Residents typically stay at least 90 days, with most living in the halfway house for more than six months.

Clinical Services

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

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.

Experiential Therapy

Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.

Family Therapy

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.

Group Therapy

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.

Individual Therapy

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.

Life Skills

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

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.