About START Treatment and Recovery Centers
Serving the community of Brooklyn, New York, START Treatment and Recovery Centers is a community based healthcare provider offering addiction treatment and mental health care. They use an equity and holistic focused approach that prioritizes the social determinants of health. Treatment includes therapy and medication management, along with harm reduction and prevention services. They also have a specialized mental health treatment program for adolescents aged 12 through 17.
Opioid Treatment Programs
START’s opioid treatment programs have primary care, harm reduction, vocational counseling and medication components. While enrolled in this program, you’ll engage in group and individual counseling, overdose prevention education and supportive vocational training. A psychiatrist will conduct a comprehensive assessment and adjust your medications. Methadone and buprenorphine are used to treat any uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms and strong drug cravings. Hepatitis C and HIV assessment and treatment are a part of treatment during this program.
Teen Start Program for Adolescents
Teen Start offers unique healing programs for adolescents who are diagnosed with a substance use disorder or a mental health concern. Treatment plans for teens will include short term and long term goals. Continued participation for enrolled clients can last up until age 24.
Licensed clinicians will help teens prepare a self-harm and suicide prevention plan. Skills training, conflict resolution and anger management will also be a part of this treatment program. Family therapy is also incorporated in order to work toward a dynamic of cohesion within the family and create positive communication strategies.
