Alternatives
555 Broome St, New York, NY 10013
Key Facts About Alternatives
- Location: New York, NY
- Levels of Care: Outpatient
- Insurance: Accepts 24 providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield
- Therapies: 1-on-1 Counseling, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Life Skills and more
- Help Available: Call (833) 567-5838 for free insurance verification and placement assistance
About Alternatives
Therapists at Alternatives use a strength-based, trauma-informed approach grounded in evidence-based care. Individual, group, and family counseling focus on conflict resolution, identity, emotional regulation, and life-skills development. Services are offered in schools, youth centers, and through telehealth. They also provide behavioral health education for teachers and social-emotional learning (SEL) tailored to each school’s needs.
Alternatives offers youth-led substance use prevention, community-based advocacy, and trauma-informed capacity-building within Chicago Public Schools. Their Youth Advisory Committees give students a voice in shaping local prevention work. Through their crisis response hotline and wraparound mentorship, they help youth at risk of justice or child welfare involvement stay safe, supported, and connected to growth opportunities.
Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like Alternatives provide structured pathways to evidence-based care. Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)
Who This Center Serves
Services Offered
What to Expect at Alternatives
1. Initial Assessment
A clinical team evaluates your history, needs, and goals to create a personalized plan.
2. Active Treatment
Evidence-based therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling and Family Therapy, typically 30 day.
3. Progress & Recovery
Regular progress reviews, skill-building sessions, and adjustment of your treatment plan.
4. Aftercare Planning
Continued support, relapse prevention strategies, and connections to community resources for lasting recovery.
Understanding Your Treatment Options
Choosing the right treatment facility is one of the most important decisions in the recovery journey. Research published by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) shows that treatment duration, therapeutic approach, and aftercare planning are the three strongest predictors of long-term sobriety.
Alternatives offers 1 distinct levels of care, allowing patients to step through treatment intensities as they progress.
The facility utilizes 9 evidence-based therapeutic modalities. According to NIDA research, combination therapy approaches that integrate behavioral interventions (such as 1-on-1 Counseling and Family Therapy) with holistic support show significantly improved outcomes compared to single-modality programs.
Under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, most commercial insurance plans are required to cover substance abuse treatment. Alternatives works with 24 insurance providers. Call (833) 567-5838 to verify your specific coverage and learn about out-of-pocket costs before admission.
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| Program | 30 day |
| Focus | At this center, you receive pe... |
| Insurance | 24 accepted |
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