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Unity House addiction-recovery campus in Buffalo, NY

Unity HouseBuffalo, NY

Residential Reintegration • 923 Sycamore Street • Buffalo, NY 14212

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923 Sycamore Street,Buffalo, New York 14212
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Contact This Facility

Mailing Address

923 Sycamore Street
Buffalo, New York 14212

Phone Lines

Front desk: 716-884-4952

Admissions: 716-852-4331

Hours of Operation

Hours not posted — call the facility to confirm availability

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Unity House

923 Sycamore Street, Buffalo, NY 14212

A Look Inside
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Inside Unity House — Residential Care

About This Center

Unity House, situated in Buffalo, NY, is a dedicated rehabilitation center that focuses on long-term residential treatment specifically designed for adult men dealing with substance use disorders alongside co-occurring mental health conditions. The facility employs a range of evidence-based approaches, including anger management, cognitive behavioral therapy, and contingency management, all tailored to meet the unique needs of its clients. Offering a safe and supportive environment, Unity House stands as a beacon for individuals on their journey to recovery. It provides specialized programs that cater not just to adults, but also to seniors and young adults. With a strong commitment to quality care, Unity House prioritizes individualized treatment plans, ensuring that each client receives the support necessary to work toward lasting sobriety and improved emotional well-being.

Insurance Plans Honored at Unity House

Plans Accepted
Medicaid
Private health insurance

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

Residential Tracks Offered at Unity House

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 SettingLong-term residential, Residential/24-hour residential

Clinical Approaches at Unity House — CBT & Evidence-Based Care

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

Substance Abuse Care at Unity House

Conditions Addressed
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Specialty Pathways at Unity House — Men's Program & More

Population-Specific Tracks
Care pathways built around the needs of particular communities and life stages
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
Housing services
Self-help groups
Assistance with social services
Aftercare & Continuing Care
Discharge planning and post-treatment support to maintain progress after the program ends.
Discharge planning
Naloxone and overdose education

Counseling at Unity House — 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 Unity House — Drug & Alcohol 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

Wraparound Supports & Accommodations at Unity House

Wraparound Supports & Accommodations
Practical supports that lower the barriers to entering and staying in care.
Case management
Social skills development

House Rules at Unity House — 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 Unity House — 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.

Adult & Senior Intake at Unity House

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

Ages Served

AdultsSeniorsYoung Adults

Gender Tracks

Male

Unity House — 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 Unity House

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.

When detox is clinically indicated but not delivered in-house, this site coordinates a referral to a partner detox provider and arranges the hand-off into primary treatment. The admissions coordinator can explain how the referral works and how continuity of care is preserved between levels.

Residential days follow a predictable rhythm: morning wellness and grounding activities, individual therapy, group counseling blocks, educational workshops, and evening peer-recovery meetings. Meals, medication times, and rest periods are built into the schedule. That steady routine helps clients rebuild healthy daily structure — a quiet but important piece of sustained recovery.

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.

Family participation tends to strengthen long-term recovery outcomes. This program may run family therapy sessions, educational workshops, scheduled visitation, family weekends, or multi-family groups. The specifics differ by site, so admissions can describe the exact family programming and how relatives can plug in.

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.

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.