Recovery Brands, LLC
📍 500 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217
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<p><strong>ABOUT NEW DIRECTIONS - BROOKLYN</strong></p> <p>A service of the Brooklyn Center for Psychotherapy, New Directions provides <strong>outpatient-based programs for individuals struggling with chemical dependency</strong>. It is also amongst New York's <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/NY17.pdf" target="_blank">514 (61 percent)</a> treatment facilities with a <strong>dual diagnosis track.</strong> Along with its core substance abuse treatment programs, New Directions of Brooklyn, N.Y. provides <strong>Spanish-speaking counseling services</strong> and specialized programs for individuals involved in the criminal justice system, making it one of the state's <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/NY17.pdf" target="_blank">342 (40.6 percent)</a> treatment centers with this offering.</p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>To identify individual needs, clients participate in an initial substance abuse and mental health assessment before beginning treatment. New Directions' outpatient programming utilizes <strong>evidence-based treatment methods, educational classes, and holistic treatments</strong>. The treatment program consists of <strong>individual and group counseling sessions</strong> designed to help clients identify the relationship between irrational thinking and addictive behavior. Clients may also attend educational classes and <strong>workshops on relapse prevention techniques</strong>, developing peer-support systems, such as 12-step involvement, and improving coping skills.</p> <p>To help build a foundation for recovery, New Directions facilitates <strong><a href="https://www.recovery.org/pro/articles/the-pain-of-addiction-in-the-family-how-counseling-can-help/" target="_blank">family/couples counseling sessions</a></strong> to improve communication within the household and involve love ones in the recovery process. The facility also holds weekly <strong>gender-specific workshops</strong> that focus on issues that commonly affect men and women in recovery. In addition, the facility provides specialized care for individuals struggling with <a href="http://www.recovery.org/topics/dual-diagnosis-recovery/" target="_blank">co-occurring mental health disorders</a>, which includes ongoing pharmacotherapy to help alleviate the symptoms of psychiatric disorders. </p> <p>In addition to traditional programming, New Directions also provides <strong>acupuncture therapy</strong> to help reduce stress and art therapy sessions to promote open communication and free expression. Unique to the New Directions' program, the facility provides <strong>on-site childcare services for parents</strong> while they attend treatment sessions.</p> <p>Along with its outpatient treatment programs, New Directions offers <strong>specialized programs for individuals involved in the criminal justice system</strong>. Coordinated with the courts and parole/probation officers, these program tracks are designed to satisfy court-ordered treatment requirements and may involve <strong>counseling sessions, anger management groups, parenting classes</strong>, and other educational and therapeutic treatments. A program is also available for <a href="https://www.recovery.org/pro/articles/why-do-people-drink-and-drive-the-answers-are-pretty-jarring/" target="_blank">DUI offenders,</a> which may satisfy requirements for driver license reinstatement. </p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>New Directions employs a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, licensed social workers, licensed substance abuse counselors, and a certified acupuncturist. </p> <p><strong>WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY</strong></p> <p>The sole loved one polled by Rehabs.com at the time of this writing generally approved of the facility. Out of five stars, the survey respondent gave five-star ratings for the staff's level of experience and training and the facility's discharge planning, as well as four-star ratings for the amount of family participation and the facility's counseling options." It has one on one counseling so you can discuss your problems that's causing the addiction," the loved one wrote.</p> <p><strong>WHAT STAFF SAY</strong></p> <p>While Rehabs.com has yet to receive employee feedback to date, secondary sources revealed mixed opinions among staff members. On Yelp, two reviewers who identified themselves as former staff members <strong>both provided five out of five stars.</strong><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a></small> "The rest of the counseling and administrative staff is very professional and respects the clients' rights," M.T. wrote. B.K. added, "The clients really receive individualized services in a place that provides the warmth and empathy necessary for changing your substance abuse behavior." </p> <p>On Glassdoor, <strong>nine individuals gave the facility an average rating of 373 out of five stars</strong>.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a></small> While some praised the facility's working environment and their coworkers, other reviewers were critical of management. "The staff is warm and supportive," one representative reviewer wrote. However, a few employees disagreed. "Toxic work environment, with complete lack of competent people in charge," one reviewer wrote.</p> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>New Directions accepts most major insurance plans, including Aenta, Amerigroup, Value Options, and Blue Cross Blue Shield. The facility also accepts Medicaid and Medicare (accepted at just <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/NY17.pdf" target="_blank">45.4 percent of</a> treatment centers in the state), and program fees are determined on a sliding fee scale. </p> <p><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/new-directions-brooklyn" target="_blank">https://www.yelp.com/biz/new-directions-brooklyn</a></small><br /> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Brooklyn-Center-for-Psychotherapy-and-New-Directions-Reviews-E973694.htm" target="_blank">https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Brooklyn-Center-for-Psychotherapy-and-New-Directions-Reviews-E973694.htm</a></small></p>
— Samantha Harper · 2018-12-18 07:28:35 PST
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