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About Friends of Bridge – Outpatient
Friends of Bridge – Outpatient provides substance use and co-occurring mental health treatment in Valley Stream, New York. They offer outpatient services that provide flexibility for those wanting to continue working or attending school while in treatment. They also offer DWI and DUI assessments for those with driving under the influence violations. This service may meet the requirements of the New York State DMV.
Convenient MAT services
Friends of Bridge offers medication assisted treatment (MAT) for individuals who are struggling with opioid or alcohol addiction. They use FDA-approved medicines to lessen withdrawal symptoms and reduce drug cravings. Friends of Bridge offers unique MAT-only services where you can be evaluated for medication assistance without going for treatment.
Flexible Treatment Times
They provide day and evening programs to accommodate different work or school schedules. The services focus on recovery challenges, relapse prevention methods, coping skills and interacting with others for socialization. They encourage community support groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous where you find a support network and learn accountability for your actions and sobriety.
Family & Peer Support
The staff at Friends of Bridge understands that substance abuse affects your family and loved ones, too. They have a significant other program that provides social interaction and education regarding addiction and how it affects thinking patterns and relationships.
Peer counseling is included in their programs to help guide you and offer mentorship from the perspective of someone who has also been in your shoes. You can discuss substance use issues and challenges with someone who is in recovery and can understand your unique journey. They support you, answer questions about recovery, and give you hope for sustained sobriety. Your peers can also help develop plans that lead to long term sobriety by connecting you to outside resources for ongoing care.
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We are a not-for-profit. We offer a sliding scale for those at a lower income and even low co-pays if need be. We have been providing services to the community for 52 years and we never take advantage of anyone seeking our help.
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Other Forms of Payment
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.
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.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.
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.
Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) are for those who want or need a very structured treatment program but who also wish to live at home and continue with certain responsibilities (such as work or school). IOP substance abuse treatment programs vary in duration and intensity, and certain outpatient rehab centers will offer individualized treatment programs.
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.
Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.
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.
Clinical Services
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.
Staff
Jim Wyler, LMHC, NCC, CASAC
Executive Director
Loretta McManus, CASAC II
Clinical Director
Dr. Stuart Wasser, MD
Medical Director
Contact Information
5 Pflug Place
#11
Valley Stream, NY 11580
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