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SAFE Foundation Inc addiction-recovery campus in Brooklyn, NY

SAFE Foundation IncBrooklyn, NY

255 Avenue West • Brooklyn, NY 11223

Accredited ProgramTakes Insurance
255 Avenue West,Brooklyn, New York 11223
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Mailing Address

255 Avenue West
Brooklyn, New York 11223

Phone Lines

Front desk: 866-569-7233

Hours of Operation

Hours not posted — call the facility to confirm availability

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SAFE Foundation Inc

255 Avenue West, Brooklyn, NY 11223

A Look Inside
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Inside SAFE Foundation Inc — Outpatient Care

About This Center

SAFE Foundation Inc operates an outpatient program in Brooklyn, NY for adult, senior, and young-adult men and women working through substance use disorders, with methadone-track and regular outpatient sessions running in tandem. 12-step facilitation, CBT, brief intervention, motivational interviewing, and relapse-prevention counseling carry weekly clinical visits. Buprenorphine and naltrexone are reachable through contracted prescribers, with AUD medications also available. Programming includes marital and individual counseling, mental-disorders screening, hepatitis and HIV education, breathalyzer monitoring, urinalysis testing, and tobacco-cessation support. SAFE Foundation Inc holds itself as a low-barrier, community-rooted neighborhood door for Brooklyn residents who need treatment that fits around work and family commitments rather than disrupting them.

Insurance Plans Honored at SAFE Foundation Inc

Plans Accepted
Medicaid
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.

Outpatient Tracks Offered at SAFE Foundation Inc

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

Clinical Approaches at SAFE Foundation Inc — CBT & Evidence-Based Care

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

Conditions Addressed at SAFE Foundation Inc — Alcoholism & More

Conditions Addressed
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Specialty Pathways at SAFE Foundation Inc — Women's Program & More

Population-Specific Tracks
Care pathways built around the needs of particular communities and life stages
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.
Peer mentoring and support
Self-help groups
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
Outcome follow-up after discharge

Counseling at SAFE Foundation Inc — Family-Inclusive Sessions

Counseling & Health Education
Therapy formats and educational tracks delivered on-site.
Family counseling
Group counseling
Individual counseling
Substance use disorder education
Smoking, vaping, and tobacco cessation counseling

On-Site Testing at SAFE Foundation Inc — Drug & Alcohol Screening

On-Site Testing & Screening
Diagnostic tests and monitoring conducted while clients are in treatment.
Drug and alcohol oral-fluid testing
Drug or alcohol urine screening
Behavioral Addictions Treated
Process addictions covered alongside substance use treatment.
Gambling disorder

House Rules at SAFE Foundation 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 SAFE Foundation Inc — 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 & Senior Intake at SAFE Foundation Inc

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

Ages Served

AdultsSeniors

Gender Tracks

FemaleMale

SAFE Foundation 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 SAFE Foundation 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 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 program works with older adults and accounts for the realities of treatment at later life stages — medication interactions, chronic health conditions, grief, and social isolation. Care plans are adjusted accordingly while honoring each client’s dignity and independence.

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.

Family counseling runs alongside the primary clinical program. Relatives are invited into education sessions, communication-skills practice, and discharge planning so the family system actively supports recovery rather than undermining it. CRAFT principles can inform how loved ones engage with the person in treatment.

Yes — gambling disorder is treated here, frequently within an integrated co-occurring track when substance use is also in the picture. Clinicians draw on CBT and Motivational Interviewing adapted for behavioral addictions, paired with financial-recovery planning and connections to peer-support communities focused on gambling recovery.

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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