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Alabama ClinicOTP-Certified Clinic in Brooklyn, NY

Methadone Clinic • 480 Alabama Avenue, 1st and 2nd Floors • Brooklyn, NY 11207

Accredited ProgramHospital SettingFederally Licensed OTP
480 Alabama Avenue, 1st and 2nd Floors,Brooklyn, New York 11207
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SAMHSA 24/7 Helpline: 1-800-662-4357

Contact This Facility

Mailing Address

480 Alabama Avenue, 1st and 2nd Floors
Brooklyn, New York 11207

Phone Lines

Front desk: 718-485-3400 x103

Hours of Operation

Hours not posted — call the facility to confirm availability

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Alabama Clinic

480 Alabama Avenue, 1st and 2nd Floors, Brooklyn, NY 11207

Inside Alabama Clinic — Hospital-Based Outpatient Care

About This Center

Alabama Clinic runs its Methadone Clinic in Brooklyn, NY inside a general-hospital, federally certified OTP setting, dispensing methadone and buprenorphine to adult and young-adult men and women working through opioid use disorder. Sessions stay focused on the narrow MAT specialty, with CBT, brief intervention, contingency-management work, motivational interviewing, and relapse-prevention counseling shaping daily dosing visits. Programming reaches adult men and women and patients living with HIV or AIDS. Hepatitis A and B vaccination, hepatitis B and C testing, HIV and STD screening, TB testing, individual and group counseling, hepatitis and HIV education, mental-disorders screening, HIV early intervention, and transportation help keep Alabama Clinic tied to one of Brooklyn's longstanding public-health networks for opioid patients.

Insurance Plans Honored at Alabama Clinic

Plans Accepted
Medicaid
Medicare

Benefits and acceptance depend on your individual policy. Verify your coverage with admissions before scheduling.

Outpatient Tracks Offered at Alabama Clinic

Care Levels & Settings
Care LevelsSubstance use treatment
Treatment SettingOutpatient, Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment, Regular outpatient treatment
Medications AvailableBuprenorphine used in Treatment, Methadone used in Treatment

Clinical Approaches at Alabama Clinic — CBT & Evidence-Based Care

Therapy Approaches
Evidence-based clinical modalities used in care at this location
Brief intervention
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Contingency management/motivational incentives
Motivational interviewing
Relapse prevention
Substance use disorder counseling
Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Trauma-related counseling

Conditions Addressed at Alabama Clinic — Opioid Addiction & More

Conditions Addressed
Tap any condition to read about the corresponding recovery pathway

Specialty Pathways at Alabama Clinic — Women's Program & More

Population-Specific Tracks
Care pathways built around the needs of particular communities and life stages
Clients with HIV or AIDS
Languages Spoken
Languages in which intake and treatment services are offered (in addition to English).
Spanish
Affordability Options
Income-based and discretionary financial assistance offered by this facility.
Sliding fee scale (based on income)
Recovery Support Services
Wraparound services that support long-term recovery beyond clinical treatment.
Employment counseling or training
Housing services
Peer mentoring and support
Self-help groups
Assistance with social services
Aftercare & Continuing Care
Discharge planning and post-treatment support to maintain progress after the program ends.
Aftercare / continuing care
Discharge planning
Naloxone and overdose education

Counseling at Alabama Clinic — Individual & Group Sessions

Counseling & Health Education
Therapy formats and educational tracks delivered on-site.
Group counseling
General health education
Hepatitis education, counseling, and support
HIV/AIDS education, counseling, and support
Individual counseling
Substance use disorder education
Smoking, vaping, and tobacco cessation counseling

On-Site Testing at Alabama Clinic — Drug & Alcohol Screening

On-Site Testing & Screening
Diagnostic tests and monitoring conducted while clients are in treatment.
Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing
Drug and alcohol oral-fluid testing
Drug or alcohol urine screening
Hepatitis B (HBV) testing
Hepatitis C (HCV) testing
STD testing
Tuberculosis (TB) screening

Wraparound Supports at Alabama Clinic — Transportation & Wraparound Supports

Wraparound Supports & Accommodations
Practical supports that lower the barriers to entering and staying in care.
Case management
Early intervention for HIV
Transportation assistance

Setting & House Rules at Alabama Clinic — Hospital-Based

Setting & House Rules
Building type, on-premises environment, and policies that shape daily life in treatment.
General hospital (including VA hospital)
Smoking is not permitted
Vaping is not permitted

Paying for Care at Alabama Clinic — Insurance & Self-Pay

Payment & Insurance
Insurance carriers honored at this site along with alternative payment pathways

Carriers Accepted

Other Payment Pathways

Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs

Plan coverage depends on your individual benefits. Call admissions to confirm what your policy covers and any cost-share before you commit.

Adult Intake at Alabama Clinic

Who Is Admitted
Age groups and gender demographics this site is set up to serve

Ages Served

AdultsYoung Adults

Gender Tracks

FemaleMale

Alabama Clinic — Joint Commission Accredited, New York Licensed

Licensure & Accreditation
Active licenses, third-party accreditations, and recognized quality endorsements
The Joint CommissionAccredited by The Joint Commission
SAMHSAListed in SAMHSA Locator

Full Credential List

Hospital licensing authority
National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP)
State Substance use treatment agency
State department of health
The Joint Commission
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Common Questions About Care at Alabama Clinic

Questions Families Ask About This Center

Records on file indicate this program accepts both Medicaid and Medicare. Specific eligibility rules, covered services, and authorization steps differ by state and plan tier. The admissions team can run a benefits check and walk through any cost-share before you schedule.

Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is offered with Buprenorphine used in Treatment, Methadone used in Treatment. These FDA-approved medications ease withdrawal and reduce craving while clients begin therapy. The treating physician sets dosing and the long-term plan based on an individual clinical assessment.

Outpatient care is designed around real life. Sessions are scheduled in evenings, mornings, or partial-day blocks so clients can keep up with work, school, or caregiving while building recovery skills they can apply the same week.

The young-adult track focuses on the challenges specific to this stage of life — peer dynamics, identity formation, and the move into independent living. Programming usually pairs traditional addiction therapy with career counseling and practical life-skills work.

Gender-responsive programming gives women space to work on trauma, relationships, and parenting in a setting tailored to their needs. Some sites coordinate childcare or family housing alongside treatment. If pregnancy or postpartum care is part of the picture, ask admissions about pregnancy-safe protocols.

Aftercare planning starts well before discharge. Typical paths include step-down to outpatient services, referrals to sober-living homes, alumni group meetings, and warm hand-offs to community recovery resources. Many programs maintain alumni networks so peer support and accountability continue once formal treatment is complete.

Yes, this program is hosted inside a general hospital, so medical complications tied to withdrawal or co-existing conditions can be managed in-house. That matters most for clients detoxing from alcohol, benzodiazepines, or opioids who also need medical oversight for other diagnoses during the acute phase of care.

Transportation assistance is part of the program — appointments, group sessions, and admissions logistics can be supported. Eligibility and service radius depend on the track: outpatient ride support, residential intake pickups, and aftercare appointment transport are typically handled through separate pathways. Admissions can confirm what fits your situation when you call.

Total cost depends on program length, level of care, and the specific services involved. Most sites can set up payment plans or point to outside financing partners. A confidential call to admissions gets you a tailored cost estimate for your situation rather than a guess based on a generic price sheet.

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Important Notice

This site offers general information about addiction treatment centers. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. In a mental health crisis, call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or 911 right away. For substance use guidance, SAMHSA can be reached at 1-800-662-4357.

Records are drawn from the SAMHSA Treatment Locator, state licensing databases, and center submissions.