Every facility on this page is independently reviewed before it appears in our directory. We do not accept payment for placement, and advertising relationships don't influence ranking position. Listings are evaluated on a consistent set of criteria so that families comparing options in Brooklyn can trust what they see. Licensure and accreditation: active New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) certification, with Joint Commission or CARF accreditation noted where present. Levels of care: the range of services offered, from medical detox through outpatient and aftercare. Evidence-based treatment: use of clinically supported therapies and FDA-approved medications. Payment transparency: clarity around insurance, Medicaid, sliding-scale fees, and self-pay options. Specialty populations: dedicated programming for veterans, LGBTQ+ adults, young adults, older adults, and people with co-occurring mental health conditions. Patient feedback and complaint history: publicly available reviews and any disciplinary record on file with state regulators. We update listings on a rolling basis as facilities change their services, accreditations, or contact information. If you spot an error in a listing, please let us know.

Drug & alcohol rehab centers in Brooklyn, NY

Written by Gayle Morris, BSN, MSN

117 treatment centers in and around Brooklyn, reviewed against accreditation and licensing standards. Filter by level of care, what you can pay, and who the program is built for. Below the listings: what rehab costs here and how to pay for it.

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	Mount Sinai Brooklyn	3201 Kings Highway, Brooklyn, NY 11234 Mount Sinai Brooklyn in Brooklyn, New York is an acute-care community hospital with a wide range of specialties and medical services. The hospital is an always open, 212 bed facility. They accept most insurances with payment assistance available for eligible patients. Referrals for Substance Use Disorder While this hospital doesn’t directly provide addiction treatment, they are a safe place to…	Inpatient Outpatient	Medicaid Private insurance
	Teen Challenge Brooklyn	416 Clinton Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238 The Brooklyn Adult and Teen Challenge Center is accredited by the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA). They have also been awarded the Silver Transparency award, the Excellence in Workplace Culture award, and the Four-Star Charity Navigator award. You'll find them in Brooklyn, New York. This center is a network of programs that are faith-based and has expanded to 1,400…	Detox Inpatient Outpatient	Private insurance
	Anchor House Mens Facility	1041 Bergen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 Anchor House is a men-only addiction treatment center in Brooklyn, New York, that also provides support to clients referred from the judicial system. They address substance abuse and mental health disorders like sex addiction, and eating issues. It’s not too far from Barclays Center, the Brooklyn Museum and the public library. Federal and government funding is accepted here, along with…	Inpatient Men	Medicaid
	The PAC Program of Brooklyn Outpatient Drug Rehab	7 Debevoise Street 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11206 The PAC Program of Brooklyn is an addiction treatment center in Brooklyn, New York offering outpatient services for teens and adults. The program includes intensive services to address substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Clients can access flexible, personalized care designed to fit recovery into daily life. Medication Assisted Treatment The center treats substance use disorders such as…	Detox Outpatient	Medicaid Private insurance
	Bridge Back to Life Center Southern Brooklyn Center	3044 Coney Island Avenue 3rd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11235 Bridge Back to Life Center’s Southern Brooklyn Center is located in the Brighton Beach area of southern Brooklyn, New York. It’s by the Lower Bay. They offer outpatient addiction treatment services for adults recovering from a variety of substance use issues, including alcohol use disorders. To support the cultural diversity in the neighborhood, services are available in English and Spanish.…	Detox Outpatient	Medicaid Private insurance
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	Brooklyn Center for Psychotherapy	300 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 The Brooklyn Center for Psychotherapy is an outpatient treatment center for substance use and mental health disorders. Treatment is available in person and virtually online via telehealth. You’ll find them based in Brooklyn, New York. It’s by the Brooklyn Museum and Prospect Park if you’re interested in exploring the area. Treatment for Polysubstance Use Polysubstance use is treated at the…	Outpatient	Medicaid Private insurance
	Brooklyn Hospital Center Outpatient Care	121 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11201 The Brooklyn Hospital Center (BHC) is a fully fledged teaching hospital located in Brooklyn, New York, devoted to the dual missions of training doctors and keeping the local community healthy. They host a wide array of emergency and primary healthcare services, some of which (such as their detox unit) can be incredibly helpful to individuals facing addictions to drugs and…	Detox Outpatient	Medicaid Private insurance
	Kingsboro Addiction Treatment Center	754 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 Kingsboro Addiction Treatment Center in Brooklyn, New York provides recovery services operated by the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS). Serving adults from Kings County and New York County this 70-bed facility offers a safe, structured environment designed to support early recovery. The center uses a personalized trauma-informed approach that emphasizes dignity, respect, and community reintegration.…	Detox Inpatient	Medicaid Private insurance
	New York Therapeutic Communities Serendipity 1 For Men	2071 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 New York Therapeutic Communities' Serendipity I for Men offers a residential substance use treatment program for adults in Brooklyn. The program uses the therapeutic community model to support recovery focusing largely on individuals involved with the criminal justice system. Treatment includes assistance for court-mandated, probation, parole and re-entry clients. The center helps men rebuild their lives through peer accountability, structured…	Outpatient Men	Medicaid
	NYC Health Hospitals Kings County	451 Clarkson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203 NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County is a hospital based substance use treatment provider in Brooklyn, New York, offering a full behavioral health continuum on its Clarkson Avenue campus. The program delivers evidence based, trauma informed care that integrates substance use treatment, mental health services and primary medical care. Clients benefit from walk in screening, medication based treatment and connection to…	Detox Inpatient Outpatient	Medicaid Private insurance
	St Martin de Porres Treatment Center	480 Alabama Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 St Martin de Porres Treatment Center is an outpatient addiction treatment facility in Brooklyn, New York, providing substance use treatment for adults, with a strong focus on opioid use disorder care. Located at 480 Alabama Avenue, the center offers a flexible model that allows clients to continue work and family responsibilities while receiving care. As a SAMHSA certified opioid treatment…	Detox Outpatient	Medicaid
	Brooklyn VA Medical Center	800 Poly Place, Brooklyn, NY 11209 Brooklyn VA Medical Center provides substance use care and other services to veterans, military members, and their families. They include primary care, mental health treatment, and numerous other services to help these guests become sober and have healthier lives. Inclusive Care Services in Brooklyn One of the focuses the VA emphasizes is inclusive treatment for all members. They offer specialized…	Detox Inpatient Outpatient	Private insurance
	ACI Chemical Dependency Treatment Center Inpatient	589 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 ACI Chemical Dependency Treatment Center helps guests overcome addiction in Brooklyn, New York. The inpatient program is set up for collaboration so the team can partner with clients to develop a treatment plan that meets their needs for lasting recovery. A former client praised the staff at this facility for being professional and courteous. Recovery Without Distractions The inpatient program…	Detox Inpatient	Medicaid Private insurance
	StartCare	937 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238 Methadone and buprenorphine are the medications at StartCare, an addiction treatment center in Brooklyn, New York. This care is for people with an opioid use disorder. Individual and group counseling includes peer support, and psychiatric services include assessments and medication management. The organization is a non-profit with seven locations.	Detox Outpatient	Medicaid Private insurance
	Dynamite Youth Center	1830 Coney Island Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11230 Dynamite Youth Center has provided substance abuse treatment to teens, adolescents, and young adults. One of their facilities is located in Brooklyn, New York, offering outpatient and limited residential care. They specialized in incorporating the needs and challenges of young people into their comprehensive treatment programs. Parents and other family members can participate in their own programs here, too. Weekly…	Detox Inpatient Outpatient	Private insurance
	New Directions Brooklyn	300 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217 New Directions Brooklyn is an outpatient substance use treatment provider operating at the Brooklyn Center for Psychotherapy for individuals and families across Metro New York. The program offers individualized care plans, medication and creative arts therapies to support people and their loved ones through recovery. New Directions delivers compassionate, culturally competent care in a safe and confidential setting. Outpatient Addiction…	Detox Inpatient Outpatient	Private insurance
	LSA Recovery East 14th Street	1623 Kings Hwy, Brooklyn, NY 11229 LSA Recovery East 14th Street is a medically supervised outpatient chemical dependency treatment program in Brooklyn, New York serving clients seeking recovery from substance use disorders. They emphasize compassionate and nonjudgmental care to support long term sobriety. Addiction Treatment and MICA Program Treatment typically begins with a comprehensive assessment to determine each client's needs followed by a customized outpatient plan.…	Detox Outpatient	Medicaid Private insurance
	New York Therapeutic Communities Serendipity 2 for Women	944 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 Madeline Randers Residence houses the Serendipity II Program of New York Therapeutic Communities (NYTC) in Brooklyn, New York. The women specifically are in the criminal justice system and have advanced substance use disorder diagnoses that require long term residential treatment. Most women are referred by the courts, probation or parole agencies. You can also be accepted as a walk in…	Inpatient Women	Medicaid Private insurance
	South Brooklyn Medical Administrative Services	685 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11232 South Brooklyn Medical Administrative Services is an outpatient opioid addiction treatment clinic in Brooklyn, New York serving adults seeking recovery support. The program centers on medication assisted treatment for opioid use disorder, paired with individual therapy, group therapy, medication management and peer support. With bilingual English and Spanish services, the clinic aims to make evidence based opioid treatment accessible to…	Outpatient
	Brooklyn Campus of the VA NY Harbor Healthcare System	800 Poly Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11209 The Brooklyn Campus of the VA NY Harbor Healthcare System is a VA medical center providing comprehensive addiction and mental health care for Veterans in Brooklyn, New York and nearby areas. The facility offers a full continuum of substance use disorder treatment including inpatient detox, residential rehabilitation, outpatient programs and medication-assisted treatment (MAT). This campus offers trauma informed care and…	Detox Inpatient Outpatient	Private insurance
	Interfaith Medical Center Bergen Street	880 Bergen St, Brooklyn, NY 11238 Interfaith Medical Center is an addiction treatment provider in Brooklyn, New York that is recognized for its medication assisted treatment programs serving adults in Central Brooklyn. As part of One Brooklyn Health, the facility can connect you with a full continuum of care including inpatient detox, residential rehabilitation, and outpatient services, with MAT serving as a cornerstone of its approach.…	Detox Inpatient Outpatient	Private insurance
	ARTC East New York Clinic	494 Dumont Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11207 ARTC East New York Clinic is an outpatient methadone clinic in Brooklyn, New York providing medication assisted treatment for opioid use disorder in the East New York community. As part of the ARTC (Addiction Research and Treatment Corporation) network, this clinic offers specialized opioid treatment services with a focus on methadone maintenance. The program serves as a lifeline for adults…	Detox Inpatient Outpatient	Private insurance
	Catholic Charities Flatlands Guidance Center	2037 Utica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11234 Catholic Charities Flatlands Guidance Center is an outpatient substance use treatment program in Brooklyn, New York, providing addiction and behavioral health care as part of the Catholic Charities Brooklyn & Queens network. Located at 2037 Utica Avenue, this community based site offers outpatient addiction treatment and co-occurring disorder care for adults, young adults and older adults. The program emphasizes trauma…	Outpatient	Medicaid Private insurance
	Community Counseling and Mediation Mental Health Clinic	25 Elm Place 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201 Community Counseling and Mediation is a behavioral health and substance use treatment provider in Brooklyn, New York offering outpatient addiction and mental health care for underserved communities and at risk populations. This nonprofit clinic provides OASAS licensed substance use counseling alongside mental health services. CCM is committed to culturally sensitive, evidence based care for individuals and families affected by addiction,…	Outpatient	Medicaid Private insurance
	Brooklyn Outpatient Facility and Community Residence	1830 Coney Island Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11230 Dynamic Youth Community is an outpatient addiction treatment center and community residence in Brooklyn, New York providing substance use treatment for adolescents, young adults and adults. The Brooklyn campus combines outpatient care with "820 Reintegration," a supportive living component for young adults. With more than five decades of service, DYC delivers evidence based, family centered care rooted in the therapeutic…	Inpatient Outpatient	Medicaid Private insurance

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How We Rank Listings

Every facility on this page is independently reviewed before it appears in our directory. We do not accept payment for placement, and advertising relationships don't influence ranking position. Listings are evaluated on a consistent set of criteria so that families comparing options in Brooklyn can trust what they see.

Licensure and accreditation: active New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) certification, with Joint Commission or CARF accreditation noted where present.
Levels of care: the range of services offered, from medical detox through outpatient and aftercare.
Evidence-based treatment: use of clinically supported therapies and FDA-approved medications.
Payment transparency: clarity around insurance, Medicaid, sliding-scale fees, and self-pay options.
Specialty populations: dedicated programming for veterans, LGBTQ+ adults, young adults, older adults, and people with co-occurring mental health conditions.
Patient feedback and complaint history: publicly available reviews and any disciplinary record on file with state regulators.

We update listings on a rolling basis as facilities change their services, accreditations, or contact information. If you spot an error in a listing, please let us know.

Rehab in Brooklyn: What to Know

Brooklyn, which is coterminous with Kings County, is home to roughly 2.6 million people and is the most populous of New York City's five boroughs. The borough has 134 addiction treatment facilities serving its neighborhoods, ranging from large hospital-based programs at NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County and Maimonides Medical Center to community-based outpatient clinics, OASAS-licensed residential programs, and federally qualified health centers offering medication-assisted treatment. For a wider view of what is available across the state, see our New York rehab directory.

Most treatment in Brooklyn is delivered through outpatient and standard ambulatory care. The borough has 122 outpatient clinics, 52 facilities offering medical detox, 38 inpatient or residential programs, and 108 facilities that treat co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.

Brooklyn is also served by the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS), which oversees more than 1,700 addiction treatment programs statewide and operates its own network of state-run Addiction Treatment Centers.

The borough has been deeply affected by the overdose crisis driven by fentanyl in the unregulated drug supply. In 2023, Brooklyn residents had an overdose death rate of 32.9 per 100,000, the second-lowest among NYC boroughs but still a serious public health emergency, with East New York, Bedford-Stuyvesant, and Crown Heights experiencing some of the highest neighborhood-level rates in the city.

Central Brooklyn remains one of three areas, alongside the South Bronx and Harlem, where overdose deaths have remained highest through 2025. The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) distributes free naloxone, fentanyl test strips, and xylazine test strips through 15 syringe service programs and public health vending machines across the city, several of them in Brooklyn. For broader context on opioid use disorder and how the drug supply has changed, see our overview of heroin addiction and current treatment options.

Brooklyn also has a robust network of harm reduction organizations rooted in local neighborhoods, including the After Hours Project in Bushwick, Family Services Network of New York, and VOCAL-NY in Boerum Hill. These organizations provide a low-barrier entry point for people who use drugs, with referrals into clinical care when someone is ready. For a primer on the full continuum of services, our guide to addiction treatment options explains how detox, residential care, outpatient, and aftercare fit together.

Cost of Rehab in Brooklyn

There is no single price for addiction treatment in Brooklyn. What a person pays depends on the level of care, the length of stay, the facility's insurance contracts, and whether they qualify for Medicaid, sliding-scale fees, or scholarship support. Statewide averages for New York provide a useful anchor, with the understanding that costs in New York City typically run at or above the state average due to higher facility and staffing costs in the downstate region.

These figures represent the full sticker price before any insurance, Medicaid, or scholarship offsets are applied. Most people in Brooklyn pay a small fraction of these totals once coverage is factored in. The next section walks through how to pay for treatment in Brooklyn, including how to verify your insurance benefits before admission.

Level of care: Detox and inpatient cost more than outpatient or telehealth-based programs.

Length of stay: A 90-day residential program costs roughly three times what 30 days costs.

Facility type: Nonprofit and OASAS-funded providers tend to cost less than private for-profit programs.

Medication-assisted treatment: Methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone add ongoing medication costs but reduce relapse and overdose risk.

Co-occurring care: Integrated dual diagnosis programs cost more than substance-use-only programs.

Location: Facilities in central Brooklyn neighborhoods often cost less than amenity-heavy programs marketed to private-pay clients.

How to Pay for Rehab in Brooklyn

Of the 134 addiction treatment facilities in Brooklyn, 124 accept self-payment, 113 accept private health insurance, and 114 accept New York State Medicaid. Coverage in New York is among the broadest in the country. Under state law, OASAS-funded providers cannot turn anyone away based on inability to pay, and the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act requires commercial plans to cover substance use disorder treatment at parity with other medical care.

Medicare

87 Brooklyn facilities accept Medicare. Medicare Part A covers inpatient detox and rehab when admitted to a participating hospital, while Part B covers outpatient counseling, partial hospitalization, opioid treatment program services, and screening. Part D plans typically cover the medications used in medication-assisted treatment, including buprenorphine. Older adults represent a growing share of overdose deaths in New York City, and 63 Brooklyn programs offer dedicated services for people in this age group.

Medicaid

New York State Medicaid is the largest single payer for addiction treatment in Brooklyn, accepted by 114 of the borough's 134 facilities. Coverage is administered through Medicaid Managed Care plans contracted with the state. Benefits include inpatient detox, residential treatment, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, standard outpatient counseling, and all three FDA-approved medications used in medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder. Telehealth coverage has been expanded since 2020 and is now a standard option for ongoing outpatient care.

TRICARE and Military Benefits

26 Brooklyn facilities accept TRICARE for active-duty service members, retirees, and eligible dependents. Veterans enrolled in VA health care can also access substance use treatment directly through the Brooklyn campus of the VA NY Harbor Healthcare System on Poly Place, which operates an Ambulatory Substance Abuse Program and residential domiciliary services at no cost to eligible veterans.

Insurance and Private Pay

Most large commercial carriers serving New York contract with Brooklyn treatment providers. Plans vary in their network of in-network facilities, prior authorization rules, and cost-sharing requirements. Before admission, a facility's intake team or your insurer's behavioral health line can confirm benefits and out-of-pocket exposure. Self-pay remains an option for people who want to avoid insurance involvement or whose plan does not contract with a specific provider.

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Other Low-Cost Options

68 Brooklyn facilities offer sliding-scale fees based on household income, and 78 provide some form of financial assistance, scholarship, or charity care. Federally qualified health centers throughout the borough provide outpatient substance use services on an income-adjusted basis. 29 facilities offer in-house financing or payment plans for people who do not qualify for other forms of assistance.

Free Treatment Programs

2 Brooklyn facilities advertise fully free treatment. A larger number of free or near-free slots are available through OASAS-funded programs that accept patients regardless of insurance status, through nonprofit scholarship programs, and through Catholic Charities and Samaritan Daytop Village. Our overview of rehab scholarships and free treatment pathways walks through how to apply.

Levels of Care Available in Brooklyn

Brooklyn has 52 facilities offering medical detox, 38 inpatient or residential programs, 122 outpatient clinics, 108 programs treating co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, and 10 sober living homes. The borough also has 2 partial hospitalization programs.

Medical Detox

Medical detox provides 24-hour monitoring during withdrawal from alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines, or other substances. Withdrawal from alcohol and benzodiazepines can be medically dangerous and is the most common reason a person needs supervised medical detox. Detox typically ranges from 3 to 7 days and is the entry point into a longer course of treatment, not a standalone solution.

Inpatient and Residential Rehab

Inpatient programs provide live-in treatment ranging from 14 days to several months, with structured therapy, peer support, medical care, and often medication-assisted treatment. Residential treatment is most often recommended for people with severe substance use, unstable housing, co-occurring mental health conditions, or a history of multiple unsuccessful outpatient attempts.

Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP)

PHP provides intensive day treatment, typically 5 to 6 hours a day, 5 days a week, while a person sleeps at home or in sober living. With only 2 partial hospitalization programs in Brooklyn, capacity is limited, and many patients access PHP through providers in Manhattan or Queens instead.

Outpatient and Intensive Outpatient

Outpatient is the most common form of treatment in Brooklyn by a wide margin, with 122 clinics ranging from once-weekly counseling to intensive outpatient programs meeting three or more days a week. Outpatient is appropriate for people with stable housing, lower-acuity substance use, or as a step-down from inpatient or PHP.

Dual Diagnosis and Co-Occurring Care

108 Brooklyn programs treat co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders in an integrated way. This matters because conditions like depression and other co-occurring mood disorders are present in roughly half of people entering treatment for substance use, and treating only one side of the picture is associated with worse outcomes.

Sober Living and Aftercare

10 sober living homes operate in Brooklyn, offering substance-free housing for people transitioning out of residential treatment. Sober living is typically paired with outpatient counseling and community participation. Our guide to rehab aftercare and continuing care covers what to expect after a formal treatment episode ends.

Specialty Programs in Brooklyn

Brooklyn has a deep specialty-care landscape, reflecting both the borough's size and the cultural and linguistic diversity of its neighborhoods. Specialty programs structure their therapy groups, intake screening, and discharge planning around the needs of a specific population, which can substantially improve engagement and retention compared to general-population programs.

34 Brooklyn programs offer LGBTQ+ affirming addiction care, with intake processes and group therapy designed for people whose gender identity, sexual orientation, or family-of-origin experience shapes their treatment needs. 16 programs offer dedicated rehab resources for veterans and military, with several integrating trauma-focused therapy for combat-related PTSD alongside substance use treatment.

120 Brooklyn programs serve young adults, including programs designed to address the unique pressures and developmental stage of college and early-career adults. For families looking at this population, our overview of young adult and college student substance use covers what to look for. 63 programs offer dedicated services for older adults, a group with growing overdose risk and frequent polypharmacy considerations.

89 Brooklyn facilities treat alcohol use disorder, the single largest reason people enter treatment in New York State, and 79 treat opioid use disorder, which drives the majority of overdose deaths in the borough.

Free and Low-Cost Rehab Resources in Brooklyn

Several no-cost or low-cost resources serve Brooklyn residents directly, in addition to the OASAS-funded treatment system. Crisis lines are available 24/7 for people in immediate need, and harm reduction programs across the borough distribute free naloxone, fentanyl test strips, and referrals to treatment.

Crisis and Helplines

Anyone in Brooklyn experiencing a substance use or mental health crisis can call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7 in English and Spanish, and with interpretation in more than 240 languages. For more on crisis support and warning signs, see our resources on suicide prevention and crisis support.

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988, 24/7. 988lifeline.org
SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357), 24/7, free and confidential treatment referrals. samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
NYC 311: dial 311, non-emergency city services and referrals to substance use programs. nyc.gov/311
New York State HOPEline (OASAS): 1-877-846-7369, 24/7, addiction treatment referrals statewide. oasas.ny.gov

City and State Government Resources

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), Alcohol and Drug Use Services: citywide programs including free naloxone, fentanyl and xylazine test strips, and treatment referrals. https://www.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/alcohol-and-drug-use-services.page
NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) treatment finder: search OASAS-certified outpatient and bedded programs statewide. findaddictiontreatment.ny.gov
Free naloxone by mail: NYC residents can request free naloxone kits delivered to their home. https://www.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/naloxone.page

Harm Reduction Programs in Brooklyn

After Hours Project: 1204 Broadway, Brooklyn (Bushwick). 718-249-0755. Syringe services, naloxone, HIV and HCV testing, treatment referrals. afterhoursproject.org
Family Services Network of New York: 1420 Bushwick Avenue, Brooklyn. 718-455-6010. Syringe services, harm reduction counseling, case management. fsnny1.org
VOCAL-NY: 80-A Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn (Boerum Hill). 718-802-9540. Syringe services, advocacy, peer support for people who use drugs. vocal-ny.org
NYC DOHMH Community Syringe Redemption Program: Borinquen Place mobile site, near the Borinquen Overpass under the BQE, Brooklyn. 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., select days. https://www.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/community-syringe-redemption-program.page

Veterans and Military

VA NY Harbor Healthcare System, Brooklyn Campus: 800 Poly Place, Brooklyn, NY 11209. 718-836-6600. Ambulatory Substance Abuse Program (ext. 1004), residential domiciliary services, and medication-assisted treatment for eligible veterans. https://www.va.gov/new-york-harbor-health-care/locations/brooklyn-va-medical-center/
Veterans Crisis Line: dial 988 then press 1, or text 838255. 24/7 confidential support for veterans, service members, and their families. veteranscrisisline.net

Community-Based Nonprofits

Samaritan Daytop Village: multiple Brooklyn locations offering residential, outpatient, and recovery support services on a sliding-scale and Medicaid-accepting basis. samaritanvillage.org
OnPoint NYC: harm reduction, overdose prevention services, and referrals to treatment. Citywide programming with referral pathways into Brooklyn-based providers. onpointnyc.org

Drug and Alcohol Use Statistics in Brooklyn

Overdose remains a leading cause of premature death in New York City. After four consecutive years of increases, citywide overdose deaths declined slightly in 2023 and more substantially in 2024. However, Central Brooklyn neighborhoods, including East New York, Bedford-Stuyvesant, and Crown Heights, continue to have some of the highest overdose death rates in the city. Fentanyl in the unregulated drug supply continues to drive the crisis, and xylazine, a non-opioid sedative, is increasingly present in fentanyl-involved overdoses.

For national context on substance use prevalence and the most recent treatment data, see our overview of national substance use statistics.

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Gayle Morris, BSN, MSN

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