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About Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Center
Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Center in Staten Island, New York offers both inpatient and outpatient addiction programs including medical detox for clients in need of supervised withdrawal.
Along with cash or self payment, the facility accepts Medicaid, Medicare and a range of commercial insurance plans. A sliding fee scale may be available to qualifying individuals based on income and other factors. Financial counselors are on hand to assist with navigating insurance coverage and other payment questions.
Dual Diagnosis Care for All Ages
Saint Vincent’s programming is specially tailored to meet the needs of youth, adults and seniors, particularly those with co-occurring substance use and mental health conditions. Therapy and support resources are available as well for families affected by addiction.
Their highly trained team of doctors, social workers and therapists incorporates individual and group counseling into addiction recovery planning. Aftercare and relapse prevention education is provided before discharge.
Comprehensive services include nutrition counseling and wellness activities. Pastoral care is also available in accordance with the facility’s Catholic heritage but is inclusive of all faiths.
Kind and Professional Staff
Client reviews comment on the professionalism and kindness of the staff. Alumni express appreciation for the facility’s holistic treatment approach. One clinician associated with the program said, “Our multidisciplinary team collaborates to ensure each patient’s needs, goals and long term wellness are addressed.”
Convenient Location Near Staten Island Zoo
Saint Vincent offers a modern medical facility featuring specific units designated for psychiatric and addiction treatment, with comfortable therapy rooms and quiet outdoor spaces.
The facility’s convenient location stands out to me. It’s situated near Clove Lakes Park, allowing for easy access to walking trails and outdoor recreation. The Staten Island Zoo is also in close proximity, offering opportunities for family outings during breaks in outpatient treatment.
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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.
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.
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
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.
Treatments
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.
Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.
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.
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.
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.
Nutrition therapy, aka medical nutrition therapy (MNT), is a way of treating physical, emotional, and medical conditions through diet. Specific dietary plans are designed by professional nutritionists or registered dietitians, and patients follow them in order to positively affect their physical and mental health.
Staff
Michael Spicer
President & CEO
Bernadette Kingham-Bez
Executive Director
Dean B. Harlam, MD
Chief Medical Officer
John Douglas, MD
Chief of Outpatient Services
Kim Pagan
VP, Finance
Kim Carucci, LCSW
VP, Residential Services
Sharon Charles Haznedar, RN, NP
Administrative Director, Nursing
Frank Brittan, LMHC, CASAC
Administrative Director, Outpatient Addiction Recovery Services
Contact Information
382 Westervelt Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10301
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