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Ramon Velez Recovery Center addiction-recovery campus in Bronx, NY

Ramon Velez Recovery CenterPsychiatric Inpatient Care in Bronx, NY

Methadone Clinic • 754 East 151st Street • Bronx, NY 10455

Accredited ProgramTakes InsurancePsychiatric Inpatient CareFamily Intervention SpecialistsFederally Licensed OTP
754 East 151st Street,Bronx, New York 10455
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SAMHSA 24/7 Helpline: 1-800-662-4357

Contact This Facility

Mailing Address

754 East 151st Street
Bronx, New York 10455

Phone Lines

Front desk: 347-352-2435

Admissions: 347-352-2435 x2403

Hours of Operation

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Ramon Velez Recovery Center

754 East 151st Street, Bronx, NY 10455

A Look Inside
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Inside Ramon Velez Recovery Center — Psychiatric Hospital Detox Care

About This Center

Ramon Velez Recovery Center in the Bronx, NY operates a federally certified opioid treatment program for adults and young adults of any gender, with outpatient methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone care alongside outpatient detoxification and treatment for co-occurring serious mental illness and youth emotional disturbance. Clinical work draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational incentives, the Matrix Model, anger management, and brief intervention. Programming is shaped for adult men and women carrying trauma or living through intimate partner violence, domestic violence, or sexual abuse, with case management, integrated primary care, mental health services, HIV early-intervention, and social skills development running alongside daily medication-supported recovery.

Insurance Plans Honored at Ramon Velez Recovery Center

Plans Accepted
Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)
Medicaid
Medicare
Private health insurance
State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

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

Detox & Outpatient Tracks Offered at Ramon Velez Recovery Center

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

Clinical Approaches at Ramon Velez Recovery Center — CBT & Evidence-Based Care

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

Conditions Addressed at Ramon Velez Recovery Center — Opioid Addiction & More

Conditions Addressed
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Pregnant Women Program at Ramon Velez 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
Languages Spoken
Languages in which intake and treatment services are offered (in addition to English).
American Sign Language (ASL)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
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 Ramon Velez Recovery Center — 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
Vocational training and educational support

On-Site Testing at Ramon Velez Recovery Center — HIV & Hepatitis C Screening

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

Wraparound Supports & Accommodations at Ramon Velez Recovery Center

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

Setting & House Rules at Ramon Velez Recovery Center — Psychiatric Hospital

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

Paying for Care at Ramon Velez 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.

Adult Intake at Ramon Velez Recovery Center

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

Ages Served

AdultsYoung Adults

Gender Tracks

FemaleMale

Ramon Velez Recovery Center — 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

Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP)
State mental health department
State Substance use treatment agency
The Joint Commission
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Common Questions About Care at Ramon Velez 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, Methadone 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.

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.

Trauma-informed practice runs through the program. Qualifying clients can access EMDR, somatic experiencing, and trauma-focused CBT alongside the standard clinical track. Staff are trained to recognize trauma responses and to keep the therapeutic environment physically and emotionally safe.

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 — intervention support is part of what this site offers. A trained interventionist or educational consultant can guide a family through a structured conversation designed to help a loved one in active addiction accept treatment. Recognized models such as the Johnson Model, ARISE, and Love First inform the approach. Pre-meeting coaching, the day-of conversation, and a same-day admission pathway are coordinated together so momentum isn’t lost.

Yes — care is delivered within a psychiatric hospital, which means the team can accept admissions that need acute psychiatric stabilization alongside addiction treatment. On-site psychiatry, 24-hour medical monitoring, and integrated medication management make this setting appropriate for higher-acuity dual-diagnosis cases that lower levels of care cannot safely manage.

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.