Address: 600 Hempstead Turnpike - West Hempstead, NY 11552
Phone Number: 516-481-2890
Website: http://www.northwell.edu/doctors-offices/northwell-health-project-outreach

Addiction Treatment & Rehab Overview

Northwell Health is a halfway house / transitional living facility located in West Hempstead, NY (Nassau County).

They serve DUI/DWI clients only. Northwell Health accepts young adults and adults (ages 18 and up) and treats both men and women.

Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Licensing & Certifications

Northwell Health Project Outreach/Outpatient Drug Free has the following licenses and/or certifications. Please contact the facility for more information.

  • State Substance Abuse Agency
  • State Department of Health
  • Hospital Licensing Authority
  • The Joint Commision

Addiction Treatment Setting

Northwell Health provides drug and alcohol addiction treatment in the following setting(s):

  • Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment
  • Intensive Outpatient Addiction Treatment
  • Outpatient Methadone and/or buprenorphine treatment
  • Regular Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment

Type of Opioid Treatment

Northwell Health offers the following opioid addiction treatm services:

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Buprenorphine maintenance
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment
  • Prescribes/administers buprenorphine

Pharmacotherapies and Medications Used In Rehab

Northwell Health uses the following pharmacotherapies and medications in their treatment program:

  • Acamprosate (Campral®)
  • Disulfiram (Antabuse®)
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Suboxone®)
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Extended-release, injectable Naltrexone (Vivitrol®)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders

Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment Approaches

Northwell Health uses the following addiction treatment approaches:

  • Anger Management
  • Brief Intervention
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Dialectical behavior therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Relapse Prevention
  • Substance use counseling approach
  • Trauma-related counseling

Rehab Counseling and Education

Northwell Health offers the following counseling and education programs:

  • Individual Counseling
  • Group Counseling
  • Family Counseling
  • Marital/Couples Counseling
  • Substance Abuse Education
  • Hepatitis Education, counseling, or support
  • Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitus
  • Employment counseling or training

Specialty Drug & Alcohol Rehab Programs

Northwell Health offers the following specialty addiction treatment programs:

  • Drug Alcohol Rehab For Women
  • Drug Alcohol Rehab Specifically For Men
  • LGBT Drug Rehab
  • Addiction Treatment For Client's Referred From The Court System
  • Dual Diagnosis / Co Occuring Disorders Substance Abuse Treatment

Addiction Treatment Ancillary Services

Northwell Health offers the following ancillary services to go along with their addiction treatment:

  • Mental Health Services
  • Consumer-run (peer-support) services / Alumni Programs
  • Social Skills Development

Drug Alcohol Rehab Transitional Programs / Services

Northwell Health offers the following transitional programs to assist their clients post-treatment:

  • Aftercare / Continuing Care
  • Discharge Planning

Rehab Center Payment Information and Financial Assistance

Northwell Health offers the following transitional programs to assist their clients post-treatment:

  • Federal, or any government funding for substance abuse programs
  • Medicare Accepted
  • Medicaid Accepted
  • Private Health Insurance
  • Cash or Self Payment
  • State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
  • Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)

Addiction Treatment Screening / Pre-Treatment Services

Northwell Health utilizes the following screening and pre-treatment methods:

  • Comprehensive mental health assessment
  • Comprehensive substance use assessment
  • Outreach to persons in the community

Health & Substance Screening and Testing Services

Northwell Health screens and tests for the following substances and/or health conditions:

  • Breath analyzer or blood alcohol testing
  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • Screening for Mental Health Disorders
  • Screening for Substance Use

Facility Smoking Policies & Cessation Services

Northwell Health has the following smoking policies/assistance:

  • Smoking not permitted
  • Nicotine Replacement Therapy
  • Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation medications
  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling