AGENCIES THAT FOCUS ON ADULT DRUG/ALCOHOL TREATMENT
Alcohol and Drug Dependency Services Inc., Casa Di Vita 200 Albany Street, Buffalo, NY 14213. Contact Sally Redanz, Manager 882-8898
Primary Service: Drug/Alcohol Treatment
Type of Service: Residential. In house services, alcohol/drug and individual counseling, living skills, parenting and recreation.
Judicial Stage: All. Serving all courts except Family court. Eligibility/target offenses, felony, misdemeanor and probation/parole violations. Restricted to adult women 18 and over.
Description of Service: Provides long-term care for persons receiving outpatient treatment following inpatient rehabilitation or for persons receiving intensive outpatient care as an alternative to inpatient care. A community residence provides additional structured living to maintain recovery. Concurrent outpatient care necessary with in-house staff and peer supports to facilitate adjustment to community living. Upon discharge, clients may be transferred to supportive or independent living.
Length of Participation: 6-12 months
Waiting List: Sometimes 1 month
Alcohol and Drug Dependency Services, Inc. Family Addictions Outpatient Service, 107 Delaware, Statler Tower Suite 555, Buffalo, NY 14202 Contact Gerard Para (716) 855-0163.
Primary Service: Defender-based advocacy, drug/alcohol treatment.
Type of Service: Case management, workshop/group. In house services; alcohol/drug, individual, and family counseling.
Judicial Stage: All. Serving all courts. Eligibility/target offenses, felony misdemeanor and probation/parole violations.
Description of Service: Provides Services to adolescents and adults who are experiencing problems with drug/alcohol abuse. Individual and group counseling available to Spanish speaking people. Offers Concerned Persons Program for significant others of alcoholic persons to address their special needs, options and plans for living. Supportive group environment with other peers struggling with similar problems. We now have a specialized Criminal Justice Program.
Length of Participation: 2 months-1 year
Waiting List: None
Alcohol and Drug Dependency Services, Inc. Terrace House, 291 Elm Street, Buffalo, NY 14203. Contact Richard J. Gallagher Executive Director (716) 854-2977.
Primary Service: Drug/alcohol treatment, first offender diversion, intensive supervision, pre-trial evaluation.
Type of Service: Case management and residential. In house services include, alcohol/drug, individual, and family counseling. Health care, housing assistance, living skills and recreation.
Judicial Stage: Post-disposition, reentry and continuous service. Serving all courts. Eligibility/target offenses, felony, misdemeanor and probation/parole violations. Restricted to men and women 18 and older.
Description of Service: Client must be chronic, not in need of detoxification, free from active significant psychiatric illness and ambulatory. 24 hour/day structured therapeutic environment with counseling and medical support to assist clients in becoming free from dependence on alcohol and other drugs. Intent to stabilize client/provide linkage to outpatient/rehab/residential services. Special program with cultural context for Spanish speaking clients.
Length of Participation: 30-60 days
Waiting List: None
Buffalo Beacon Corp., 2440 Sheridan Drive, Tonawanda, NY 14150. Contact Jacqueline Nicastro (716) 831-1937.
Primary Service: Drug/Alcohol Treatment.
Type of Service: Workshop/group, alcohol/drug, individual and family counseling, education, and living skills.
Judicial Stage: All. Serving all courts. Eligibility/target offense, felony misdemeanor and parole/probation violations.
Description of Service: Outpatient alcoholism and chemical dependency services for individuals suffering from addiction and their families. Individual evaluation and counseling for specific needs. Alternative to inpatient program. Specialized programs for men, women, health care professionals, adolescents and family alcoholism. Additional site, 695 Ellicott Square Buffalo, NY 14203 (853-0245).
Length of Participation: Varies based on need.
Waiting List: None
Buffalo-City-Division of Substance Abuse Services, 21st Floor, Buffalo City Hall, 65 Niagara Square, Buffalo, NY 14202 Jesse J. Carmichael, Director, 716-851-4016.
Primary Service Provided: Drug/Alcohol treatment, pre-trial evaluation.
Type of Service: Case management, workshop/group. In house services, alcohol/drug, individual and family counseling.
Judicial Stage: Pre-disposition, serving City and Family Courts. Eligibility/target offenses, felony, misdemeanor and probation/parole violations.
Length of Participation: 6 months
Waiting List: None
Canaan House, P.O. Box 2661, Buffalo, NY 14240. Contact Rev. Shirley Trail Director (716) 892-1563.
Primary Service: Community service, defender-based advocacy, drug/alcohol treatment and education. First offender diversion, intensive supervision, and pre-trial evaluation.
Type of Service: Case management, residential and workshop/group. In house services include, education living skills and parenting.
Judicial Stage: Post-disposition. Serving all courts except Family court. Eligibility/target offense, felony, misdemeanor and probation/parole violations. Restricted to women age 18 and over. No violent offenders.
Description of Service: For highly motivated women who MUST DEMONSTRATE A WILLINGNESS TO REHABILITATE and participate in the program. GED prep and parenting in-house, all other referrals through network at counseling center. Overt commitment to family reunification. Children can visit on weekends. Future program to include direct child participation.
Length of Participation: 6 months
Waiting List: 1 week, sometimes
Cazenovia Recovery Systems Inc. Cazenovia Manor Community Residence, 486 North Legion Drive Buffalo, NY 14210. Contact William Conroy Program Manager (716) 822-8932
Primary Service Provided: Drug/Alcohol Treatment.
Type of Service: Residential. In house services include; alcohol/drug treatment, individual counseling, education, employment search, living skills and job skills training.
Judicial Stage: Pre and Post disposition. Serving all courts except Family court. Eligibility/target offense, felony, misdemeanor and probation/parole violations. Restricted to males and females age 18 and over. Must be willing to participate. No violent offenders or arsonists.
Description of Service: Provides individual and group counseling, peer support groups, 12-step self-help groups, various levels of education instruction such as Cocaine Urge Management and Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, socialization skills and preparation for education/vocational goals. Must participate in outpatient counseling. Option of entering Supportive Living program upon completion if needed.
Length of Participation: 4-6 months
Waiting List: Varies
Cazenovia Recovery Systems Inc.-New Beginnings Community Residence, 376 Dewitt St. Buffalo, NY 14213. Contact William Burgin Program Manager (716) 884-4952
Primary Service: Drug/Alcohol Treatment.
Type of Service: Residential. In house services, alcohol/drug and individual counseling, education, housing assistance, living skills, job skills training, and recreation.
Judicial Stage: Pre and Post-disposition. Serving all courts except Family court. Eligibility/target offense, felony, misdemeanor and probation/parole violations, restricted to males 18 years of age and over. Must be willing to participate, no violent offenders.
Description of Service: Supportive drug-free recovery environment for clients who need structure to remain abstinent and learn recovery skills. Provides individual and group counseling, peer support groups, 12 step, various levels of education instruction such as Cocaine Urge Management and Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, socialization skills and goal attainment. Residents required to comply with rules, regulations and perform assigned chores.
Length of Participation: Determined by client need
Waiting List: None
ECMC Division of Chemical Dependency Inpatient Services, Erie County Medical Center, 462 Grider Street Buffalo, NY 14215. Dr. Robert Whitney, Clinical Director (716) 898-3457. Contact Mitch Lopez, Detoxification 898-3471 and Thomas Dinna, Rehabilitation 898-3929.
Primary Service: Drug/Alcohol Treatment.
Type of Service: Residential. In house services include alcohol/drug, individual and family counseling, and health care.
Judicial Stage: Continuous service. Serving all courts. Eligibility/target offense, felony, misdemeanor and probation/parole violations. Restrictions, no violent, sex or arson offenses.
Description of Service: For medical emergency care related to chemical dependency, Emergency Room-12 bed maximum. Rehabilitation-20 bed maximum/28 day residential program for clients at risk of relapse/in need of inpatient structured, supportive environment. Detoxification-30 bed maximum, 3-7 days, ensures safety and well-being of patients experiencing withdrawal syndrome or other ailments resulting from drug abuse. Substance Intervention Unity-20 bed, 10-12 days inpatient detoxification for drug and alcohol dependency. Family programs.
Length of Participation: Detox 3-7 days, Rehab up to 28 days.
Waiting List: Usually none for Detox, short wait for Rehab. up to 7 days.
Horizon Human Services Bailey LaSalle Addictions Outpatient Clinic, 3297 Bailey Ave., Buffalo, NY 14215. Contact Vincent Sherman, Program Manager (716) 833-3622 or Central Intake (716) 831-1800.
Primary Service: Community service, drug/alcohol treatment, education, first offender diversion, mental health treatment, and pre-trail evaluation.
Type of Service: Case management, day treatment, workshop/group. In house services include; alcohol/drug, individual and family counseling, employment search, health care, living skills job skills training and parenting.
Judicial Stage: Pre and Post disposition and continuous service. Serving all courts except U.S. Eligibility/target offense, felony, misdemeanor and probation/parole violations. Restricted to those 18 years of age and over, must be willing to participate.
Description of Service: Outpatient clinic provides NYS certified alcoholism and chemical dependency treatment services. Includes programs for adolescents, significant others (family/friends), persons with disabilities (learning/developmental/mental retardation). The overall goal of treatment is the establishment and maintenance of abstinence from mood altering substances.
Length of Participation: Varies based on need
Waiting List: None
Horizon Human Services Transitions Counseling Center, 3297 Bailey Ave., Buffalo, NY 14215. Contact Amanda Wenner (716) 833-3622 or Central Intake (716) 831-1800.
Primary Service:
Sex offender treatments, aggression management, domestic violence education
(group), mental health, vocational, and addiction counseling. Day
treatment services, psychiatric services.
Type of Service: Case management,
day treatment work
workshop/group.
In house services include; alcohol/drug,
individual and family counseling, employment
search, health care, living skills, job
skills training and parenting.
Judicial Stage: All, serving all courts except Family court. Eligibility/target offense, felony, misdemeanor and probation/parole violations. Clients must be 18 years of age or older and be willing to participate.
Description of Service: Services are structured to offer individual treatment goals for each client by reducing symptoms of mental illness, promoting a crime free lifestyle, and assisting clients toward becoming productive members of the community. Provides intensive outpatient counseling to the mentally ill offender released or eligible for release from legal, penal or mental hygiene systems. Face-to-face interviews conducted prior to release from NYS or EC Correctional or psychiatric facilities. Lifestyle and post incarceration adjustment to sober living.
Length of Participation: Individualized based on substances, pattern of use and progress in treatment.
Waiting List: None
Horizon Health Services, Lockport Addictions Outpatient Clinic, 36 East Avenue, Lockport, NY 14094. Contact Amy Mitchell (716) 836-1767 or Central Intake (716) 831-1800.
Primary Service: Community service, drug/alcohol treatment, education, first offender diversion, mental health treatment, and pre-trail evaluation.
Type of Service: Case management, day treatment, workshop/group. In house services included; alcohol/drug, individual and family counseling, employment search, health care, living skills, job skills training and parenting.
Judicial Stage: Pre and Post disposition and continuous service. Serving all courts. Eligibility/target offense, felony, misdemeanor and probation/parole violations. Restricted to those 18 years of age and over, must be willing to participate.
Description of Service: Outpatient clinic provides NYS certified alcoholism and chemical dependency treatment services. Includes programs for adolescents, significant others (family/friends), persons with disabilities (learning/developmental/mental retardation). The overall goal of treatment is the establishment and maintenance of abstinence from mood altering substances.
Length of Participation: Varies based on need.
Waiting List: None
Lake Shore Behavioral Health-El Comienzo Alcohol Program, 951 Niagara Street Buffalo, NY 14213. Ventura Colon Program Director (716) 883-5344
Primary Service: Drug/alcohol, treatment, education, pre-trial evaluation.
Type of Service: Case management, workshop/group.
Judicial Stage: All. Serving all courts. Eligibility/target offense, alcohol/drug, and individual counseling, education, housing assistance and living skills. Restricted to felony, misdemeanor and probation/parole violations. Adults 18 and over.
Description of Service: Individual and group counseling with alcoholics or alcohol and drugs and their families. Additional services include assessments, treatment planning, education, case management, advocacy, daily living skills, socialization, acculturation, and aftercare. All services provided in English and Spanish. Additional site in Lackawanna (822-2117).
Length of Participation: 6-9 months
Waiting List: None
Mid-Erie Matthew Gajewski Human Services Center, 1526 Walden Ave., Cheektowaga, NY 14225.
Contact: Ken Duszynski (716) 895-6700
Primary Service: Mental Health Treatment.
Type of Service: Case management, day treatment. In house services include, alcohol/drug, individual and family counseling, education, living skills and parenting.
Judicial Stage: Pre and Post disposition. Serving all courts. Eligibility/target offense, felony, misdemeanor, and probation/parole violations. Restricted to children and adults.
Description of Service: Pre-admission comprehensive assessment links client with appropriate program, can occur at office/home/institution. Child and adult mental health, family counseling, psychiatric treatment, individual/group counseling, chemical dependency assessments and treatment. Groups on parenting, self-esteem, living with a physical and/or mental illness, anger management and women's issues. Medication evaluation. Medicare/Medicaid/private/sliding fee.
Length of Participation: Varies based on need
Waiting List: None
Stutzman Addiction Treatment Center, 360 Forest Ave., Buffalo, NY 14213 Contact. Judi Phillips, Admissions Coordinator (716) 882-4900
Primary Service: Drug/alcohol treatment
Type of Service: Residential, alcohol/drug treatment. Individual counseling, education, health care, living skills, and recreation.
Judicial Stage: Pre and Post disposition. Continuous service. Serving all courts. Eligibility/target offense, felony, misdemeanor and probation/parole violations.
Description of Service: All referrals must be through licensed outpatient drug/alcohol services or agency. Clients must have an alcohol dependence diagnosis, no need for detoxification and be willing to participate in all aspects of the program. Tobacco free program, tobacco dependence treatment. Special program for women to bring in pre-school children.
Length of Participation: Variable 2-6 weeks
Waiting List: Yes
U.S. Probation and Pre-Trial Services, 68 Court Street, Room 234, Buffalo, NY 14202. Contact Joseph A. Giacobbe Chief Probation Officer (716) 551-4241
Primary Service: Drug/alcohol treatment, intensive supervision, pre-trial evaluation.
Type of Service: Case Management. In house services include counseling, drug abuse assessment and treatment both in house and referral. Electronic monitoring and intensive supervision.
Judicial Stage: Pre-disposition, serving U.S. Courts. Eligibility/target offense, felony, misdemeanor and probation/parole.
Length of Participation: N
Waiting List: Contact program