The Child Center of NY

About The Child Center of NY

The Child Center of NY The Lorraine Petracca Family Center is a multi-service organization that offers a wide range of programs and services for children, families and adults. We offer alcohol and drug rehab, dual diagnosis, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, experiential therapy, family therapy, group therapy, individual therapy and trauma therapy. We also have programs for young adults, adults and seniors. Our goal is to help our clients achieve sobriety, health and well-being.

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.
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.
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.
Senior Rehab
For those who are older, a senior rehab in New York can give you the understanding and safety you need to break free from addiction. Along with traditional evidence-based treatment, clients may receive peer support, pain management education, and referrals to social services that can help with challenging aspects of daily life.
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.
Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD)
The Macari Family Wellness Center offers medication for opioid use disorder as part of its outpatient substance use treatment, supporting adolescents and adults through The Child Center of NY in Queens.
Co-Occurring Mental Health Support
The Child Center of NY integrates behavioral health and primary care, supporting individuals with anxiety, depression, and trauma alongside substance use treatment at its Flushing location.
Overdose Prevention Education and Naloxone Training
The Macari Family Wellness Center provides overdose prevention education and naloxone (Narcan) training to clients and families as part of its substance use services in Queens.
Adolescent and Adult Substance Use Treatment
The Child Center of NY serves both adolescents and adults through outpatient substance use treatment, reflecting its broader mission of supporting children, teens, and families in Queens.
Multilingual Services
Services at the Macari Family Wellness Center are available in English, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Korean, supporting the diverse communities served by The Child Center of NY.

Insurance Coverage

Medicaid
The Child Center of NY accepts Medicaid for outpatient substance use and behavioral health services at its Flushing, Queens location.
Private insurance
Most private insurance plans are accepted at the Macari Family Wellness Center; staff can verify specific coverage details by phone for prospective clients.
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.
Financial aid
Those wondering how to pay for rehab in New York may benefit from looking for financial aid programs. You may be able to find aid through community groups in your area, and individual treatment centers may offer grants and scholarships as well.
Sliding scale payment assistance
Finding a rehab in New York with a sliding scale payment plan can help make treatment more affordable. You qualify for a lower fee for detox, inpatient treatment, or outpatient care based on your income and family size.

Levels of Care

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Outpatient Rehab
The Child Center of NY provides outpatient substance use treatment for adolescents and adults at its Macari Family Wellness Center in Flushing, Queens, including assessment, counseling, and medication for opioid use disorder.

Therapies

Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Cognitive behavioral therapy in New York involves being aware of how your thoughts are connected to your feelings and behavior. CBT is a common part of evidence-based treatment programs and may be a part of inpatient treatment, outpatient care, or both. CBT can be empowering as you learn to manage your thoughts and emotions rather than being overwhelmed by them.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Dialectical behavioral therapy in New York involves embracing your strengths and building confidence in your ability to make positive changes. DBT is a common part of evidence-based treatment programs and may be a part of inpatient treatment, outpatient care, or both.
Experiential Therapy
When you’re struggling with addiction in New York, nontraditional approaches can help you heal. Experiential therapy, which uses hands-on activities to work through emotions, is one example. Experiential therapy is commonly part of inpatient or intensive outpatient treatment and may be used to help with skill-building, addressing trauma, and managing substance use triggers.
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
It’s easy to feel isolated when you battle addiction, but group therapy in New York can show you you’re not alone. Group therapy is a normal part of evidence-based treatment programs, and may be a part of inpatient treatment, outpatient care, or both. Topics include addiction education, sharing of experiences, and learning new skills.
Individual Therapy
Individual therapy in New York can provide professional support and accountability as you work through substance use treatment. Individual therapy is a common part of both inpatient and outpatient substance use treatment and may be used to help with skill-building, overcoming trauma, and creating a substance-free lifestyle.
Trauma Therapy
Trauma is an emotional response to a terrible event, and some people use substances to numb those emotions. Trauma-informed therapy in New York can help you address what happened and consciously create a healthier response. Trauma-informed therapy sessions generally last 60 to 90 minutes and may include discussing a specific event, talking about emotional triggers, and learning emotional regulation and cognitive restructuring skills.
Individual Counseling
The Child Center of NY offers one-on-one counseling as part of outpatient substance use treatment, helping adolescents and adults address alcohol and drug use alongside co-occurring mental health concerns.
Group Counseling
Group counseling sessions at the Macari Family Wellness Center support adolescents and adults in outpatient substance use treatment, providing peer connection alongside individualized recovery planning.
Family Counseling
Family counseling is offered to support loved ones affected by a client’s substance use, reflecting The Child Center of NY’s family-centered approach to outpatient care in Queens.