Bridging Access to Care Flatbush

Bridging Access to Care Flatbush is a substance use treatment program in Brooklyn, New York offering outpatient addiction care through its OASAS licensed First Steps Outpatient Clinic.

The program provides individual and group therapy, medication support and dual diagnosis services for adults.

As part of a larger community health nonprofit, the clinic delivers harm reduction, person centered and trauma informed care designed to meet clients where they are.

Outpatient Addiction Treatment

First Steps offers regular outpatient treatment with weekly individual sessions, group sessions and support groups, along with continuing care for long term recovery.

Clients can expect evidence based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing, relapse prevention and contingency management.

The clinic also provides medication assisted treatment including buprenorphine and naltrexone, plus drug testing and dual diagnosis support, linkage to care and telehealth options.

Key Features

• Location: Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York in an urban setting at 2261 Church Avenue
• Levels of care: Outpatient substance use treatment and aftercare/continuing care
• Who they treat: Adults 18+ with substance use disorders including those with co-occurring mental health conditions
• Approach: Harm reduction, trauma informed, person centered care with CBT and motivational interviewing
• Payment options: Accepts Medicaid, Medicare and private insurance, self pay and sliding scale assistance
• Access: Evening and Saturday hours, telehealth and medication supported treatment
• Wraparound services: Mental health counseling and HIV support, supportive housing and case management