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Equinox Inc addiction-recovery campus in Albany, NY

Equinox IncAlbany, NY

Counseling Center Outpatient Clinic • 500 Central Avenue, 1st Floor • Albany, NY 12206

Accredited ProgramTakes InsuranceMilitary Veterans Track
500 Central Avenue, 1st Floor,Albany, New York 12206
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Contact This Facility

Mailing Address

500 Central Avenue, 1st Floor
Albany, New York 12206

Phone Lines

Front desk: 518-435-9931

Hours of Operation

Hours not posted — call the facility to confirm availability

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Equinox Inc

500 Central Avenue, 1st Floor, Albany, NY 12206

A Look Inside
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Inside Equinox Inc — Outpatient Care

About This Center

Equinox Inc runs its Counseling Center Outpatient Clinic in Albany, NY, taking adult and adolescent men and women through outpatient, methadone-track, and regular outpatient sessions for substance use disorders. Anger management, CBT, brief intervention, motivational interviewing, and relapse-prevention counseling carry weekly clinical visits. Programming reaches adolescents, adult men and women, survivors of sexual abuse, and lasting-trauma clients, with naltrexone and AUD medications dispensed in-network. Hepatitis and HIV education, breathalyzer monitoring, urinalysis, TB screening, HIV early intervention, marital and individual sessions, mental-health services, and suicide-prevention support sit on site. Equinox Inc keeps Capital Region neighbors connected to longstanding crisis and shelter services woven into the same nonprofit network.

Insurance Plans Honored at Equinox Inc

Plans Accepted
Medicaid
Private health insurance

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

Outpatient Tracks Offered at Equinox Inc

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

Clinical Approaches at Equinox Inc — CBT & Evidence-Based Care

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

Conditions Addressed at Equinox Inc — Opioid Addiction, Substance Abuse & More

Conditions Addressed
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Specialty Pathways at Equinox Inc — Veterans Program & More

Population-Specific Tracks
Care pathways built around the needs of particular communities and life stages
Clients who have experienced sexual abuse
Clients with HIV or AIDS
Recovery Support Services
Wraparound services that support long-term recovery beyond clinical treatment.
Peer mentoring and support
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 Equinox Inc — 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 at Equinox Inc — 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
Tuberculosis (TB) screening

Wraparound Supports at Equinox Inc — Crisis & Wraparound Supports

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

House Rules at Equinox Inc — 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 Equinox Inc — 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.

Adolescent & Adult Intake at Equinox Inc

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

Ages Served

AdultsChildren/Adolescents

Gender Tracks

FemaleMale

Equinox Inc — 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
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Common Questions About Care at Equinox Inc

Questions Families Ask About This Center

Records on file indicate this program accepts Medicaid. 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 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.

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.