Recovery Brands, LLC
📍 19 Union Square West, New York City, NY 10003
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<p><strong>ABOUT REALIZATION CENTER, INC.</strong></p> <p>With locations in Brooklyn and Manhattan, Realization Center provides focused <strong>outpatient programs for New York City</strong> residents struggling with substance use and <strong>co-occurring mental health disorders</strong>. Along with <strong>gender-specific and adolescent tracks</strong>, the facility offers specialized treatment for designated communities including <strong>veterans and LGBT individuals</strong>. Medical stabilization services are available to manage physical withdrawal.</p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>The admissions process begins with a confidential phone screening, followed by a psychosocial assessment on-site. According to the facility’s website, clients should plan for a <strong>one- to two-hour intake process</strong>, which includes working with a counselor to determine the best program fit and to design an <strong>individualized treatment plan</strong>.</p> <p>Most programs incorporate a blend of <strong>12-step concepts and practices</strong>, educational workshops, <strong>individual counseling, and group therapy</strong>. Medication-assisted treatment (MAT), utilizing <strong>buprenorphine or Vivitrol</strong>, is available for clients needing help with opioid withdrawal.</p> <p>Among the comprehensive set of topics and challenges addressed in specialized sessions held at the centers are <a href="https://www.recovery.org/pro/articles/how-understanding-anger-revolutionizes-addiction-recovery/" target="_blank">anger management</a>, trauma, domestic violence, co-dependency, parenting skills, dual diagnoses, sexuality, involvement in the criminal justice system, and anxiety.</p> <p>Culturally-relevant, <strong>needs-specific groups and tracks</strong> at Realization include ones tailored to serve professionals, members of the Latino or <strong>Spanish-speaking community,</strong>, LGBT community, veterans, and Orthodox Jewish communities. Behavioral health services are also available for clients struggling with food addiction, gambling, sexual compulsivity, or chronic relapse. </p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>The facility employs a treatment team of psychiatrists, master’s and Ph.D. level therapists, licensed addiction counselors, and social workers. Specialized programs are staffed by team members who have expertise in their area of focus as well as in addiction and mental health treatment. </p> <p><strong>WHAT ALUMNI SAY</strong></p> <p>The one alum polled by Rehabs.com to date, Will, indicated that he would recommend the facility to others and highlighted <strong>staff qualifications and professionalism as strengths</strong> of the facility. “The staff is serious about recovery,” giving a rating of four stars out of five for the level of staff training and experience.</p> <p>Reviews of the facility on secondary sites were mostly lukewarm. On Yelp, four reviews gave an average rating of three out of five stars, though even negative reviews did <strong>praise the quality of the staff</strong>.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a></small> In contrast, on HealthGrove, an alum reported problems with understaffing, writing: “They routinely take on patients with complex disorders that they cannot manage.” </p> <p>Similarly, alum John described staff as “unprofessional, unorganized and rude.” Both of these reviewers also mentioned concerns with ethics.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a></small> On Google, six reviewers gave the facility an average rating of three out of five stars.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-3"><sup>[3]</sup></a></small></p> <p><strong>WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY</strong></p> <p>The two loved ones polled by Rehabs.com at the time of this writing strongly approved of the facility, both giving their likelihood of recommending the program perfect five star ratings. The center’s affordability also received high marks, while ratings for the effectiveness of treatment were split between three and five stars. </p> <p>Both survey respondents were moderately positive about the admission and discharge procedures (three stars) and offered two- and four-star ratings for the level of family participation. The helpfulness of staff was identified as a strength. "I was scared but staff is helpful," one anonymous loved one wrote.</p> <p><strong>WHAT STAFF SAY</strong></p> <p>While Rehabs.com has not yet received any reviews from this facility’s staff, secondary sources revealed that many employees perceived the work environment as unhealthy. On Glassdoor to date, 13 former or current employees gave the facility an average rating of 1.8 out of five stars. They noted that caseloads were too high, but fellow staff members were a strength and committed to the facility’s treatment mission.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-4"><sup>[4]</sup></a></small></p> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>The facility’s website lists more than two dozen insurance providers with which Realization Center is an in-network provider, including AETNA, Cigna Behavioral Health, United Healthcare and many more. <strong>Medicare and Medicaid are also accepted</strong>, and a sliding fee scale is available to clients who qualify.</p> <p><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/realization-center-new-york" target="_blank">https://www.yelp.com/biz/realization-center-new-york</a></small></p> <p><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a> <a href="http://treatment-facilities.healthgrove.com/l/15491/Realization-Center-Inc-Licensed-Outpt" target="_blank">http://treatment-facilities.healthgrove.com/l/15491/Realization-Center-Inc-Licensed-Outpt</a> </small></p> <p><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-3"><sup>[3]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Realization+Center/@40.7361059,-73.9934777,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m10!1m2!2m1!1sRealization+Center,+Inc.!3m6!1s0x0:0xe5952a8090e6f961!8m2!3d40.7361042!4d-73.9912891!9m1!1b1" target="_blank">GoogleReviews</a></small></p> <p><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-4"><sup>[4]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Realization-Center-Reviews-E783323.htm" target="_blank">https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Realization-Center-Reviews-E783323.htm</a></small></p>
— Patrick Greeley · 2018-05-12 12:11:47 PDT
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