About Evergreen Health Elmwood Avenue
Evergreen Health is an addiction treatment center and community health provider. You'll find them based in the vibrant Elmwood Village neighborhood in Buffalo, New York.
It offers integrated substance use services, mental health counseling, and harm reduction programs within a coordinated care model. The facility is committed to providing whole-person, trauma-informed, and culturally affirming care for all.
Key Features of Evergreen Health
- Integrated care model: Substance use services are combined with mental health treatment and primary medical care.
- Harm reduction services: Onsite syringe exchange program in mornings and personalized treatment plans for people who use drugs.
- Specialized populations: Affirming services for LGBTQ+ individuals, people of color and those living with or at risk for HIV and Hepatitis C.
- Trauma-informed approach: Culturally competent care that recognizes and respects diverse gender identities and sexual orientations.
- Robust support services: Includes an onsite pharmacy with free home delivery, a food pantry, financial counseling and supportive housing coordination.
- Inclusive payment options: Accepts Medicaid, Medicare and most major private insurance plans like Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna. Offers sliding scale discounts and financial counseling for the uninsured or underinsured.
- The team at Evergreen Health in Buffalo provides unconditional care, accepting patients regardless of insurance status.
Begin Your Recovery Journey
Starting treatment typically begins with contacting the admissions team during business hours to schedule an initial assessment. The compassionate staff can help match you with the appropriate level of care and explain all payment options, including sliding scale fees and insurance verification.
