START Treatment and Recovery Centers – East New York

About START Treatment and Recovery Centers – East New York

START Treatment and Recovery Centers East New York is an outpatient addiction treatment center in Brooklyn, New York, specializing in medication assisted treatment for adults with opioid use disorder.

Located at 494 Dumont Avenue, this CARF accredited clinic is part of the StartCare network and offers methadone, buprenorphine and counseling in one setting.

The program follows an integrated model that connects substance use treatment with mental health, primary care and community based support.

Opioid Treatment Programs at START East New York

Care at this location centers on an Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) delivered in an outpatient setting, where clients receive medication for opioid use disorder alongside ongoing clinical support.

Treatment typically begins with an assessment and psychiatric evaluation to guide individualized medication management.

Clients can expect individual, group, and family therapy, educational classes on addiction and recovery, peer support and skill building groups.

The broader StartCare model also integrates harm reduction, hepatitis C and HIV services, primary care coordination and vocational counseling.

Quick Facts About START East New York

Location: East New York, Brooklyn, at 494 Dumont Avenue
Levels of care: Outpatient Opioid Treatment Program with medication assisted treatment
Who they treat: Adults 18 and older with opioid use disorder; English and Spanish spoken
Approach: Integrated care combining methadone or buprenorphine, counseling and psychiatric services
Payment options: Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, self pay and sliding scale
Access: Telehealth options available for lower barrier care; appointment required
Credentials: CARF accredited outpatient opioid treatment program since 2003

Getting Started

Beginning treatment at START Treatment and Recovery Centers in East New York, Brooklyn starts with an assessment to determine eligibility and the right medication and counseling plan.

The intake team can explain program options, hours and payment or insurance details.

Edited by: Amy Greene

Addiction Treatment Programs

Alcohol Rehab
Alcohol rehab in New York helps clients find the motivation to make a change and gives them the tools to achieve long-term sobriety. Alcohol programs address the mental, emotional, and relational issues that may contribute to addiction. You’ll learn to build a new support network that supports your long-term sobriety.
Dual Diagnosis
People with a dual diagnosis may be using substances to self-medicate. A high-quality rehab in New York can address both issues and help you reach recovery. Along with traditional evidence-based substance use treatment, clients may receive mental health counseling, medication, peer support, and other tools to help them manage their mental health.
Opioid Addiction
A treatment program in New York can give you the tools and skills you need to overcome opioid addiction and reclaim your life. These treatment programs offer detox, inpatient treatment, and outpatient care. You may receive individual, group, and family counseling, peer support, and classes in essential life skills.
Adult Program
Adult programs in New York address a wide range of substance use issues while also helping clients with concerns such as raising children or building a career. Along with traditional evidence-based treatment, clients may receive employment support, parenting classes, and help securing housing.
Men's Rehab
A men’s rehab in New York addresses the unique needs men have and allows them to build relationships in a gender-specific environment. Along with traditional evidence-based treatment, clients may receive education on topics relevant to men, such as fatherhood, healthy relationships, emotional vulnerability, and more.
Women's Rehab
Those who join a women’s rehab program in New York are given training in key life skills to help them address their unique challenges. Along with traditional evidence-based treatment, clients may receive help with childcare, classes in parenting, and advice about being a working mother and building healthy relationships.
Young Adult Rehab
When people join a young adult rehab in New York, they learn key life skills while receiving treatment. Along with traditional evidence-based treatment, clients may receive educational support, employment training, and help securing housing.
Opioid Treatment Program
The East New York Clinic operates a structured OTP offering methadone and buprenorphine treatment, individual and group counseling, case management, and overdose prevention education for adults with opioid use disorder.
Medication-Assisted Treatment
Using FDA-approved medications including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone, START’s East New York location reduces cravings and withdrawal symptoms while integrating counseling for sustained recovery from opioid addiction.
HIV Testing and Prevention Services
START Treatment and Recovery Centers offers HIV testing and prevention services alongside opioid treatment, addressing community health needs for patients receiving care at the East New York clinic in Brooklyn.
Case Management
The East New York Clinic provides case management services to connect patients in its opioid treatment program with medical care, psychiatric support, and additional community resources throughout recovery.

Insurance Coverage

Medicaid
Paying for rehab in New York can be done in multiple ways, including using Medicaid if you qualify. Medicaid covers multiple levels of care, and you may have no out-of-pocket costs. However, you’ll need to choose a treatment center that accepts Medicaid.
Self-pay options
There are many ways to pay for rehab in New York, including self-pay. When you pay yourself, you have maximum flexibility to choose the center you most prefer. You can write a check, get a medical loan from a bank or credit union, or send money electronically. The fee structure may vary depending on the level of care.
Private insurance
There are many ways to pay for rehab in New York. One option is private insurance. Your insurance plan can pay for some or all of the costs of rehab, especially if you choose a center that’s in the plan’s network. Be sure to check with the insurer to get full details.
Medicare
In New York, using Medicare to pay for rehab can allow you to get the care you need. Plans vary, so be sure to get all the details before you start treatment. You may have out-of-pocket costs such as deductibles and copays.

Levels of Care

1
Detox Treatment
Alcohol and drug rehab in New York generally starts with detox, which lets you start fresh on building a new life. A medical detox program will provide 24/7 supervision by medical staff who can treat withdrawal symptoms with FDA-approved medication and other treatments.
2
Outpatient Rehab
START Treatment and Recovery Centers’ East New York Clinic delivers outpatient opioid treatment, combining daily or scheduled medication dosing with counseling and case management for Brooklyn-area adults with opioid use disorder.

Therapies

Family Therapy
Many people have challenging family backgrounds, and addiction can create unhealthy dynamics as well. Family therapy in New York allows you to address these concerns. Some of the topics covered in family therapy include improving communication, developing healthy coping skills, avoiding codependency and enablement, and learning to support each other in healthy ways that foster recovery from addiction.
Group Therapy
Group counseling sessions at the Brooklyn clinic support patients receiving medication-assisted treatment, offering peer support and shared recovery strategies within the structured OTP model at this location.
Individual Therapy
The East New York Clinic provides individual counseling as part of its opioid treatment program, helping patients address personal triggers and recovery goals alongside methadone or buprenorphine treatment.