Recovery Brands, LLC
📍 50 Clinton Street, Hempstead, NY 11550
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<p><strong>ABOUT EAC NETWORK INC. (EMPOWER. ASSIST. CARE)</strong></p> <p>The nonprofit EAC Network Inc. (Empower. Assist. Care), headquartered in Hempstead, N.Y., operates more than 70 social service programs throughout Long Island and New York City. The agency’s two central substance abuse treatment-related programs prioritize <strong>DWI education</strong>, through the Alcohol Education Program (AEP), and <strong>long-term outpatient treatment</strong>, through New Path Treatment Center. </p> <p>EAC Network is especially focused on <strong>serving vulnerable populations</strong> including women, clients with a <a href="https://www.recovery.org/topics/dual-diagnosis-recovery/" target="_blank">dual diagnosis</a>, homeless individuals, those living with HIV/AIDS, and those in the criminal justice system.</p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>Medical and <strong>psychiatric screenings</strong> are available at EAC Network Inc., and individuals who need more intensive care than outpatient treatment receive referrals for detox or inpatient programs. The agency emphasizes <a href="https://www.recovery.org/forums/discussion/7265/what-is-holistic-treatment-and-how-can-it-help" target="_blank">holistic recovery support</a>, providing services addressing concerns such as smoking cessation, legal obligations, <strong>physical health, employment, and family systems</strong> alongside addiction treatment. EAC also provides drug testing services.</p> <p>AEP is a <strong>five-week DWI course</strong> offered through group sessions an average of two hours per week. New Path Treatment Center programming varies by individual client, but typically includes participating in an <strong>intensive outpatient program (IOP)</strong> and/or traditional outpatient program (OP) for <strong>six to 12 months</strong>. Clients receive individual and family counseling, while participating in a selection of groups, focusing on topics including gender-specific issues, <strong>anger management</strong>, and relapse prevention. </p> <p>According to the EAC website, <strong>trauma-informed, evidence-based treatment modalities</strong> used commonly include interactive journal writing, motivational interviewing, and cognitive behavioral therapy.</p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>The treatment team at EAC Network Inc., features certified substance abuse counselors with minimum bachelor’s degrees and additionally licensed as social workers or mental health counselors. The facility’s website notes that hiring staff bilingual in English and Spanish is a priority.</p> <p><strong>WHAT STAFF SAY</strong> </p> <p>At the time of this writing, Rehabs.com has received feedback from one former intern for EAC Network, who indicated a high level of respect for the facility, offered five out of five stars for several metrics measuring the quality and professionalism of treatment staff. The staff’s level of training and experience, commitment to serving patients’ interests, and ability to treat co-occurring disorders each received top ratings. The reviewer noted that the facility does not follow a 12-step approach to treatment.</p> <p>Feedback for EAC Network elsewhere on the internet was also from former and current staff or affiliated community professionals. Two individuals both gave the facility maximum five-star ratings on Google, with one lawyer reporting: "The staff is motivated, concerned and connected to the community.”<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a></small></p> <p>A total of 40 reviews between Indeed and Glassdoor likewise tended to be favorable, while offering a few caveats. On Indeed, 13 individuals contributed to an average rating of <strong>3.9 out of five star-rating</strong>, largely concurring with characterizations of staff as well-trained and motivated. Multiple reviewers described a common <strong>commitment to helping clients</strong>, also citing the staff’s cultural diversity as a strength. The one critical review focused on insufficient training and some inattentive staff members.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a></small></p> <p>Two of 27 Glassdoor reviewers agreed that training was lacking and <strong>several more reported problems with large caseloads</strong>. Overall, however, staffers represented EAC as making a positive difference and providing quality service.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-3"><sup>[3]</sup></a></small></p> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>EAC Network Inc.'s fees are assessed on a sliding scale and many are covered by Medicaid.</p> <p><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS725US725&ei=sgQkW9uvHIWotQXS7IDYBg&q=eac+network+hempstead&oq=eac+network&gs_l=psy-ab.3.1.0j0i20i263k1j0l8.12565.15048.0.16457.11.11.0.0.0.0.130.933.10j1.11.0....0...1.1.64.psy-ab..0.11.927...35i39k1j0i131k1j0i67k1j0i20i264k1j0i20i263i264k1.0.u9xiy_1WoR0#lrd=0x89c27d1b52c19b65:0xce1b8be60df5b6fa,1,,," target="_blank">GoogleReviews</a></small><br /> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Eac-Network/reviews" target="_blank">https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Eac-Network/reviews</a></small><br /> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-3"><sup>[3]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/EAC-Network-Reviews-E362409.htm" target="_blank">https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/EAC-Network-Reviews-E362409.htm</a></small></p>
— Rini Cobbey · 2018-07-20 21:43:06 PDT
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