
SAFE Foundation Inc — Brooklyn, NY
255 Avenue West • Brooklyn, NY 11223
SAMHSA 24/7 Helpline: 1-800-662-4357
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
SAFE Foundation Inc
255 Avenue West, Brooklyn, NY 11223

Inside SAFE Foundation Inc — Outpatient Care
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
Benefits and acceptance depend on your individual policy. Verify your coverage with admissions before scheduling.
SAFE Foundation Inc
255 Avenue West, Brooklyn, NY 11223
SAMHSA 24/7 Helpline: 1-800-662-4357
Outpatient Tracks Offered at SAFE Foundation Inc
| Care Levels | Substance use treatment |
| Treatment Setting | Outpatient, Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment, Regular outpatient treatment |
| Medications Available | Buprenorphine used in Treatment, Naltrexone used in Treatment |
Clinical Approaches at SAFE Foundation Inc — CBT & Evidence-Based Care
Conditions Addressed at SAFE Foundation Inc — Alcoholism & More
Specialty Pathways at SAFE Foundation Inc — Women's Program & More
Counseling at SAFE Foundation Inc — Family-Inclusive Sessions
On-Site Testing at SAFE Foundation Inc — Drug & Alcohol Screening
House Rules at SAFE Foundation Inc — Smoke-Free Campus
Paying for Care at SAFE Foundation Inc — Insurance & Self-Pay
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
Ages Served
Gender Tracks
SAFE Foundation Inc — New York Licensed Recovery Center
Full Credential List
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Common Questions About Care at SAFE Foundation Inc
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.
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.

