YMCA of Greater New York Staten Island Counseling Center North
Staten Island, New York
About Amethyst House CD Community Residence
Ages Treated
- Adults
- Seniors (65+)
- Teenagers
Genders Accepted
- Female
Languages Spoken
- English
Facility Type
- Drug Addiction
Payments Accepted
- Cash/Self-Pay
Additional Info
- LGBTQ
- Veterans
Conditions and Issues Treated
Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is a chronic disease characterized by a physical and psychological dependency on drugs. Drug addiction occurs when extensive drug use causes changes in a person’s brain chemistry, resulting in uncontrollable cravings to use regardless of the adverse effects. The only way to overcome drug addiction or other addiction disorders is to receive addiction treatment. Amethyst House CD Community Residence in Staten Island, New York offers many treatment options for those struggling with drug addiction. If you or someone you love is struggling with drug addiction, get help as soon as possible. Prolonged drug use can result in a destructive addiction cycle where you must continue using drugs to avoid distressing withdrawal symptoms. Regardless of your situation, help is available in Staten Island, New York.
Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
- Does not treat alcohol use disorder
Opioid Treatment
- Does Not Treat Opioid Use Disorders
Additonal Client Services
Case Management Service, Social Skills Development, Transportation Assistance, Self-Help Groups, Assistance With Obtaining Social Services, Mentoring/Peer Support
Levels of Care Offered at Amethyst House CD Community Residence
Addiction Treatment
If you're dealing with a drug or alcohol addiction in Staten Island, New York, there are many ways to get help. You can choose from programs that let you stay at the treatment center, or you can visit for treatment while living at home. There are also programs that focus on treating both addiction and mental health issues at the same time. Plus, you can join support groups that keep on giving help even after you finish a program.
At Amethyst House CD Community Residence, we understand that everyone's journey to recovery is unique. That's why we create a plan that's just for you, based on what you need and what you're going through. Our goal is to help you tackle your addiction from all sides, and teach you how to stay healthy and free from addiction for a long time.
We offer lots of different ways to help you at Amethyst House CD Community Residence in Staten Island, New York. This includes talking one-on-one with a therapist or sharing your experiences in a group setting. These talks can play a big part in your recovery.
Inpatient Drug Rehab
Inpatient drug rehab is the most intense kind of help you can get for addiction. It's like a live-in program at Amethyst House CD Community Residence where you stay at a place without drugs in Staten Island, New York. Here, you get help day and night from experts who know a lot about addiction. If you're dealing with addiction and also have another mental health issue, this kind of rehab is a really good choice. It lets you put all your energy into getting better while you're around other people who are working on the same goal.
Intensive Outpatient Program
At Amethyst House CD Community Residence, we have a program called Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) in Staten Island, New York. This program is for people who are dealing with problems from using drugs or who also have mental health issues. If you've been to a full-time drug rehab before, our IOP can give you extra help to stay on track.
When you join our IOP at Amethyst House CD Community Residence, you'll come in for treatment a few times a week, for a few hours each time. It's a step up from our regular outpatient program because you'll spend more time with us. This program is great for people who want to get strong treatment but still live at home.
Partial Hospitalization Program
A partial hospitalization program (PHP), also called day treatment, is a type of outpatient care. It's more intense than the usual outpatient care but not as strict as staying in a drug rehab center full-time. At Amethyst House CD Community Residence in Staten Island, New York, people in the PHP get a lot of helpful treatment and medical support during the day. After spending their day at the program, they go back to their own homes or live in places that help them stay sober, like sober living homes. These programs are really important because they help people build a strong foundation for long-term health and staying free from addiction. They are a great choice for those who need help with addiction but prefer not to stay at a treatment center all the time.
Residential Treatment
At Amethyst House CD Community Residence, people who are working hard to get better from drug and alcohol problems can get help day and night. This help also covers any mental health issues they have because of using these substances. When you're in residential treatment in Staten Island, New York, you'll take part in different kinds of therapy sessions. These sessions are all about helping you face and deal with the tough stuff that comes with addiction.
Staying at an inpatient rehab is one of the top ways to tackle addiction head-on. People usually stay for a time that can range from a month to about half a year, or sometimes even longer. While you're there, your days will be packed with all sorts of treatments to help you on your journey to recovery.
Assessment/Pre Treatment and Transitional Services and Hospitals
Comprehensive Substance Use Assessment, Screening for Tobacco Use, Screening for Substance Use, Screening for Mental Disorders
Therapies, Programs & Treatment Approaches at Amethyst House CD Community Residence
Group Counseling
At Amethyst House CD Community Residence in Staten Island, New York, group therapy is a way for people to get help from a therapist while sharing the experience with others. In these groups, which usually have 5 to 20 people, members often have similar issues they are working through. This could be a certain problem they all face or a tough event they have all gone through. Group therapy happens both where people stay for treatment and where they visit just for the therapy session.
In group therapy here in Staten Island, New York, everyone talks together about a topic or a challenge they're dealing with. A trained therapist leads these talks. Sometimes the therapist will guide the conversation in a certain direction, and they might have a plan or topic ready for each time the group meets. This helps everyone in the group learn from each other and get better together.
Health Education Services Other Than HIV/AIDS or Hepatitis
At Amethyst House CD Community Residence in Staten Island, New York, we provide addiction treatment services that include health education. This is to make sure that everyone gets a complete treatment experience with the right mix of support and learning about health. Our goal in teaching about health in Staten Island, New York is to help people stay healthy and prevent illness as they work on getting better from addiction.
Individual Counseling
Individual therapy is a kind of counseling where one person talks with a therapist by themselves. At Amethyst House CD Community Residence in Staten Island, New York, this kind of therapy uses different ways to help people who are trying to get better from addiction. When people go to individual therapy at Amethyst House CD Community Residence, they get to know their therapist well and work together to handle tough situations, understand their feelings, and learn good ways to deal with problems. This therapy in Staten Island, New York is also good for treating many mental health issues like addiction, anxiety, depression, OCD, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, PTSD, and others.
Smoking/Vaping/Tobacco Cessation Counseling
At Amethyst House CD Community Residence located in Staten Island, New York, we offer help for people who want to stop smoking or vaping. Our program includes teaching about the risks of using tobacco and providing support for those who are trying to quit. Clients can find many resources and get counseling to help them give up tobacco for good.
Substance Use Disorder Education
Learning about substance use disorder is really helpful for people dealing with addiction and their families too. At Amethyst House CD Community Residence in Staten Island, New York, this kind of learning helps everyone understand more about the problems with using drugs and alcohol. It teaches how these substances can hurt our minds and bodies. It also shows how to be there for someone when they are trying to stop using drugs or alcohol, during their time in rehab, and when they are working to stay drug-free.
In Staten Island, New York, when we talk about learning regarding substance use, it includes lessons for people who are using drugs or alcohol. It also helps their family and friends know how to support them. This education might even include how to talk and listen in ways that can help the person with their addiction.
Additional Client Services
Case Management Service, Social Skills Development, Transportation Assistance, Self-Help Groups, Assistance With Obtaining Social Services, Mentoring/Peer Support