Address: 119-121 West 124th Street - New York, NY 10027
Phone Number: 212-932-2676 x7244
Website: http://www.startny.org

Addiction Treatment & Rehab Overview

START is a drug & alcohol detox center that provides substance abuse treatment located in New York, NY (New York County).

They serve methadone and buprenorphine clients only. START accepts young adults and adults (ages 18 and up) and treats both men and women.

Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Licensing & Certifications

START Clinic 21/Starting Point OTP has the following licenses and/or certifications. Please contact the facility for more information.

  • State Substance Abuse Agency
  • State Department of Health
  • Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities

Addiction Treatment Setting

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

  • Computerized Treatment/Telemedicine
  • Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment
  • Outpatient Drug & Alcohol Detox
  • Outpatient Methadone and/or buprenorphine treatment
  • Regular Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment

Drug & Alcohol Detoxification Services Offered

START offers the following drug & alcohol detoxification services at their facility:

  • Opioid Detoxification

Type of Opioid Treatment

START offers the following opioid addiction treatm services:

  • SAMHSA-certified Opioid Treatment Program
  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Buprenorphine detoxification
  • Buprenorphine maintenance
  • Buprenorphine maintenance for predetermined time
  • Methadone detoxification
  • Methadone maintenance
  • Methadone maintenance for predetermined time
  • Prescribes/administers buprenorphine
  • Use methadone/buprenorphine for pain management or emergency dosing

Pharmacotherapies and Medications Used In Rehab

START uses the following pharmacotherapies and medications in their treatment program:

  • Methadone
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Suboxone®)
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone

Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment Approaches

START uses the following addiction treatment approaches:

  • Anger Management
  • Brief Intervention
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Relapse Prevention
  • Substance use counseling approach
  • Trauma-related counseling
  • 12 Step Facilitation

Rehab Counseling and Education

START offers the following counseling and education programs:

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

Specialty Drug & Alcohol Rehab Programs

START offers the following specialty addiction treatment programs:

  • Drug Alcohol Rehab For Women
  • Drug Alcohol Rehab Specifically For Men
  • Substance Abuse Treatment For Pregnant / Post Partum Women
  • Addiction Treatment For Seniors
  • LGBT Drug Rehab
  • Veterans Addiction Treatment Program
  • Active Duty Military Program
  • Military Families Program
  • Addiction Treatment For Client's Referred From The Court System
  • Dual Diagnosis / Co Occuring Disorders Substance Abuse Treatment
  • Addiction Treatment Programs For Persons With HIV/Aids
  • Treatment For Those Who Have Experienced Sexual Abuse
  • Addiction Treatment For Those Who Have Suffered Domestic Violence
  • Substance Abuse Treatment Specializing In Trauma Patients

Addiction Treatment Ancillary Services

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

  • Case Management Services
  • Domestic Violence Services
  • Early Intervention For HIV
  • Housing Services
  • Social Skills Development
  • Transportation Assistance

Drug Alcohol Rehab Transitional Programs / Services

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

Rehab Center Payment Information and Financial Assistance

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

  • Medicaid Accepted
  • Cash or Self Payment
  • Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)

Addiction Treatment Screening / Pre-Treatment Services

START 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

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

  • Breath analyzer or blood alcohol testing
  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • HIV Testing
  • Screening for Hepatitus B
  • Screening for Mental Health Disorders
  • Screening for Substance Use
  • STD Testing
  • TB Screening

Facility Smoking Policies & Cessation Services

START has the following smoking policies/assistance:

  • Smoking not permitted
  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling