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New York Therapeutic Communities Inc

📍 162-24 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, New York 11432
IOPOutpatientMedicaid
State-licensed provider
Listed in the federal SAMHSA locator

About New York Therapeutic Communities Inc

New York Therapeutic Communities Inc is a non-profit treatment provider in Jamaica, New York, state-licensed. It provides intensive outpatient (IOP) and outpatient care. The center runs programs for adolescents, young adults, adult women and pregnant/postpartum women. It accepts Medicaid, Medicare and private insurance, and offers services in Spanish.

Everything below is reported to SAMHSA's federal treatment locator, checked July 2026. Directory records can lag real life — call before you go to confirm the center is still operating and can treat your situation. We list what we can verify and don't publish insurers or prices we haven't confirmed, even where other directories do.

Treatment approaches

Anger managementBrief interventionCognitive behavioral therapyContingency management/motivational incentivesCommunity reinforcement plus vouchersMotivational interviewingMatrix ModelRelapse preventionSubstance use disorder counselingTrauma-related counselingTelemedicine/telehealth therapy12-step facilitation

Programs & specialties

Groups this center reports running dedicated programming for:

AdolescentsYoung adultsAdult womenPregnant/postpartum womenAdult menSeniors or older adultsVeteransActive duty militaryMembers of military familiesCriminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clientsClients with co-occurring mental and substance use disordersClients with co-occurring pain and substance use disordersClients with HIV or AIDSClients who have experienced sexual abuseClients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violenceClients who have experienced trauma

Services & support

Recovery supportHousing · Assistance with obtaining social · Recovery coach · Mentoring/peer support · Employment counseling or training
Aftercare & transitionsAftercare/continuing care · Discharge Planning · Naloxone and overdose education · Outcome follow-up after discharge
Assessment & intakeComprehensive substance use assessment · Outreach to persons in the community · Complete medical history/physical exam · Screening for tobacco use · Screening for substance use · Screening for mental disorders · Professional interventionist/educational consultant
On-site testingBreathalyzer or blood alcohol testing · Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing · Drug or alcohol urine screening · HIV testing · STD testing · TB screening · Testing for Hepatitis B (HBV) · Testing for Hepatitis C (HCV)
Education & counselingHIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support · Hepatitis education, counseling, or support · Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis · Substance use disorder education · Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling · Individual counseling · Group counseling · Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.)
Other servicesCase management · Mental health · Social skills development · Transportation assistance
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Frequently asked questions about New York Therapeutic Communities Inc

Answered from this center's own federal listing — not from marketing copy.

New York Therapeutic Communities Inc appears in SAMHSA's federal treatment locator, the U.S. government's official directory of licensed substance-use providers, and reports the following credentials: State-licensed. You can verify this yourself at findtreatment.gov — we are not affiliated with this center and are not paid by it.

According to its federal listing, New York Therapeutic Communities Inc accepts Medicaid (New York Medicaid), Medicare, private insurance and self-payment. Coverage details change, so confirm with the center at 718-657-2021 x1301 before you rely on it.

New York Therapeutic Communities Inc reports offering IOP and Outpatient care. The right level depends on how severe your use is and whether withdrawal needs medical supervision — alcohol and benzodiazepine withdrawal in particular can be dangerous without it.

Its listed treatment approaches include anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, community reinforcement plus vouchers and motivational interviewing. Evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management and motivational interviewing are what research consistently supports — it's fair to ask any center which of these it actually practices.

Yes — New York Therapeutic Communities Inc reports dedicated programming for veterans. Veterans may also be eligible for VA-funded substance-use treatment, which is worth checking alongside this center.

Yes — New York Therapeutic Communities Inc reports a program for pregnant or postpartum women. Pregnancy makes withdrawal management a medical priority rather than something to tough out alone, so call them before stopping any substance abruptly.

Yes — New York Therapeutic Communities Inc accepts Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults and Seniors. Adolescent treatment usually looks different from adult treatment: more family involvement, schooling, and attention to co-occurring issues like anxiety or ADHD.

New York Therapeutic Communities Inc reports providing services in Spanish. If language is a barrier for you or a family member, ask when you call — it changes how much of the treatment actually lands.