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East Amherst Family Recovery Center addiction-recovery campus in East Amherst, NY

East Amherst Family Recovery CenterEast Amherst, NY

Outpatient Clinic • 6495 Transit Road • East Amherst, NY 14051

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6495 Transit Road,East Amherst, New York 14051
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Contact This Facility

Mailing Address

6495 Transit Road
East Amherst, New York 14051

Phone Lines

Front desk: 716-418-8531

Admissions: 716-831-1800

Hours of Operation

Hours not posted — call the facility to confirm availability

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East Amherst Family Recovery Center

6495 Transit Road, East Amherst, NY 14051

A Look Inside
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Inside East Amherst Family Recovery Center — Outpatient Care

About This Center

East Amherst Family Recovery Center in East Amherst, NY runs regular outpatient substance use treatment and medication-supported outpatient care with buprenorphine and naltrexone for adolescents, adults, and young people of any gender, with parallel work for co-occurring serious mental illness and youth emotional disturbance. Clinical sessions draw on cognitive behavioral therapy, 12-step facilitation, motivational incentives, anger management, and brief intervention. Dedicated programming supports active-duty military, adolescents, adult men, adult women, and clients who have experienced intimate partner violence or domestic violence. Case management, on-site mental health services, suicide prevention, hepatitis B vaccination, and transportation assistance keep the Erie County clinic tied to schools, primary care, and family services so the broader life context shows up in each weekly session rather than getting parked at the door.

Insurance Plans Honored at East Amherst Family Recovery Center

Plans Accepted
Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)
Medicaid
Medicare
Private health insurance

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

Outpatient Tracks Offered at East Amherst Family Recovery Center

Care Levels & Settings
Care LevelsSubstance use treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Treatment SettingOutpatient, Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment, Regular outpatient treatment
Medications AvailableBuprenorphine used in Treatment, Naltrexone used in Treatment

CBT & Allied Therapies at East Amherst Family Recovery Center

Therapy Approaches
Evidence-based clinical modalities used in care at this location
12-step facilitation
Anger management
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 East Amherst Family Recovery Center — Alcoholism & More

Conditions Addressed
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Veterans Program at East Amherst Family Recovery Center

Population-Specific Tracks
Care pathways built around the needs of particular communities and life stages
Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence
Clients who have experienced sexual abuse
Clients with HIV or AIDS
Languages Spoken
Languages in which intake and treatment services are offered (in addition to English).
American Sign Language (ASL)
Recovery Support Services
Wraparound services that support long-term recovery beyond clinical treatment.
Employment counseling or training
Recovery coaching
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 East Amherst Family Recovery Center — Family-Inclusive Sessions

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

On-Site Testing & Screening at East Amherst Family Recovery Center

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
Tuberculosis (TB) screening

Wraparound Supports & Accommodations at East Amherst Family Recovery Center

Wraparound Supports & Accommodations
Practical supports that lower the barriers to entering and staying in care.
Case management
On-site mental health services
Suicide prevention services
Transportation assistance

House Rules at East Amherst Family Recovery Center — Smoke-Free Campus

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

Paying for Care at East Amherst Family Recovery Center — Insurance & Self-Pay

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

Carriers Accepted

Other Payment Pathways

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

Adolescent & Adult Intake at East Amherst Family Recovery Center

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

Ages Served

AdultsChildren/Adolescents

Gender Tracks

FemaleMale

East Amherst Family Recovery Center — New York Licensed Recovery Center

Licensure & Accreditation
Active licenses, third-party accreditations, and recognized quality endorsements
SAMHSAListed in SAMHSA Locator

Full Credential List

State Substance use treatment agency
State mental health department
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Common Questions About Care at East Amherst Family Recovery Center

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, Naltrexone 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.

Yes, this site treats adolescents in an age-appropriate program. Teen tracks typically weave in family sessions, academic continuity supports, and developmentally tailored therapy. Admissions can walk parents and guardians through consent requirements and what a typical week of programming covers.

A dedicated veterans track addresses combat-related trauma, PTSD, moral injury, and the specific stressors that follow service members into civilian life. Staff who understand military culture deliver the care, and admissions can help coordinate with VA benefits when applicable — call to confirm eligibility specifics.

LGBTQ+-affirming care is part of how this program operates. Clinical work attends to the realities of minority stress, family rejection, and discrimination that frequently sit alongside substance use. Staff training emphasizes culturally responsive, respectful care across every level of the program.

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 — both family counseling and marital or couples counseling are offered. Sessions are sequenced through the program and continue into aftercare. Working with relatives helps rebuild trust, name healthy boundaries, and prepare the home environment so it can hold up the recovery work after discharge.

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.