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In 2023, Queens experienced nearly 500 unintentional drug overdose deaths, despite having the lowest rate among the boroughs. Among these, the biggest driver was fentanyl; it was found in over 80 percent of overdose deaths in Queens. 

• 40 percent of overdoses in Queens involved alcohol
• 17 percent involved benzodiazepines
• 50 percent of overdoses in Queens involved cocaine
• 81 percent of overdoses involved fentanyl
• 31 percent of overdoses in Queens involved heroin
• There were 195 overdose deaths in Queens involving people aged 35 to 54 in 2022
• 148 overdose deaths in Queens in 2022 involved Black residents
• 141 overdose deaths in Queens in 2022 involved White residents
• 128 overdose deaths in Queens in 2022 involved Latino residents

Demographically, these overdose rates are disproportionately high among Black and Latino residents, and all residents between the ages of 35 and 54. This has highlighted the need to find reliable rehab centers in Queens, NY. 

Finding Rehab Centers in Queens, NY

When evaluating different rehab centers, there are several things to consider, not least of which is whether you want inpatient or outpatient programs. 

Inpatient vs. Outpatient

Traditional inpatient or residential programs are the most robust among rehab centers, requiring the highest commitment and offering the highest level of supervision. For these, clients reside at the treatment center full-time, often for several months.

Outpatient programs come in several levels and are typically more flexible, providing requirements that vary from anywhere between 10 and 30 hours per week, depending on the program. They are also structured so that they can provide services and sessions in the evenings or in the mornings, working around other obligations like work or school.

Studies have found that outpatient programs can be just as successful as a full-time residential program for those in need.

Types of Programs

Another consideration is the type of program offered. Many facilities specialize in one age group or a handful of demographics, like separate programs for men or women.

It is important that you evaluate the different types of services or programs that are available and that you know what it is you’re looking for. If, for example, you have a teenager who is struggling with substance abuse and mental health disorders, you’ll want to look for a facility that specializes in programs for teens and their families, not just one that combines people of all ages with all types of issues in one setting.

Similarly, if you are looking for rehab centers in Queens, NY, fit for someone who is gay, LGBTQ+ affirming care will likely be high on your list of program requirements.

At NY Center for Living, we provide programs specific to several groups, including:

• Outpatient programs for teens and their families
• Outpatient programs for young adults and adults
• LGBTQ+ Affirming care
• MAT

We offer comprehensive outpatient rehab services tailored to young adults, professionals, and adolescents struggling with different types of substance use issues or concurring mental health disorders. 

Our intensive outpatient programs are slightly more robust, offering a level of care that is equal to residential programs in their efficacy, without the requirement to live full-time at the facility. These programs are available to teens and their families, young adults, and professionals.

We also offer medication-assisted treatment, where you can start a program for addiction to things like opiates or alcohol, helping you to deal with your detox in a safe fashion and continue using FDA-approved medication for ongoing success during your recovery. 

Types of Therapy

Another consideration has to do with the type of therapy offered. While a certain facility might offer something like treatment programs for teenagers or treatment programs for co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders, you might have a specific type of therapy that you prefer.

Consider an adult who has struggled with depression and alcoholism in the past. They might have gone to an outpatient program before and received a type of therapy that they didn’t find very useful. Maybe they wanted cognitive behavioral therapy to help with the depression, but didn’t get it.

That’s why it’s important to look at the types of therapies that are offered and to see if they might be a good fit for you. When you reach out to our admissions team, we can go over the therapies we provide and your circumstances to help you make that decision. 

How the Process Works

Once you are ready to reach out to rehab centers in Queens, NY, you can expect a similar admissions process. When you first call our facility, for example, our admissions department will connect you with a professional who can:

• Answer any questions you might have
• Gather some initial information 
• Discuss our programs with you

From there, we will schedule an admission intake. This consists of a biopsychosocial assessment with a credentialed clinician. In some situations, you might also need a psychiatric evaluation with our adult psychiatrists or teen psychiatrists.

This intake appointment lasts between 1 and 2 hours and starts with some basic forms and then proceeds to the assessment. The assessment is nothing more than a series of questions that help our team understand your history and what you’re currently going through. The goal of this assessment is to help us create personalized treatment schedules and goals for your treatment plan.

When you are ready to start your psychiatric care, it will come with a personalized schedule to help you recover in a stable and calm environment. 

Getting Help Today with NY Center for Living

At NY Center for Living, we offer a family-focused treatment program for use, young adults, and adults struggling with substance abuse disorders or co-occurring mental health issues. Our program uses several types of therapy with specialties including LGBTQ+ affirming care.

Call us now at 646-692-0034 to find rehab centers in Queens, NY.

Sources

https://www.nyc.gov/site/doh/about/press/pr2024/doh-announces-overdose-deaths-decreased-in-2023.page

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK507689/

https://www.nyc.gov/assets/doh/downloads/pdf/basas/overdose-deaths-among-residents-qn-2022.pdf

https://www.qchron.com/editions/queenswide/drug-overdose-deaths-slightly-down-in-2023/article_f53ce91d-42e3-5b47-a4f8-a6d45a6c13d6.html