Governor Cuomo Announces Expansion of Addiction Treatment and Prevention Services on Long Island
Residential Addiction Treatment Center Breaks Ground in Suffolk CountyNew York's First Bilingual Adolescent Clubhouse Opens in Nassau County
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo recently announced the expansion of addiction
treatment and prevention services on Long Island with the groundbreaking
of a $4.6 million community residence center in Brentwood, Suffolk County
and New York's first bilingual adolescent substance use disorder clubhouse
now open in Freeport, Nassau County.
"These new facilities are critical to saving and improving the lives
of New Yorkers struggling with addiction,"
Governor Cuomo
said. "The new women's facility and adolescent clubhouse will help
Long Islanders in need on their road to recovery and are vital tools in
this administration's fight against addiction."
"Across the State, I have heard incredible success stories attributed
to the positive communities that surround individuals in recovery,"
said
Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul,
who co-chairs Governor Cuomo's Heroin and Opioid Task Force. "By expanding treatment capacity in Brentwood, this new center will
help women across Long Island begin a new chapter in their life."
Women's Community Residence Addiction Treatment Center – Brentwood,
Suffolk County
Outreach Development Corporation has broken ground on a new addiction treatment center in Brentwood. The
facility will have 25 residential beds for adult women, recreational space,
and state-of-the-art clinical and treatment program areas. The community
residence treatment center will serve women from Nassau and Suffolk counties,
and from other parts of the state.
The Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, in partnership with
OASAS, is providing project management services guiding the project from
design through construction. The facility is expected to open in the spring of 2018.
New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services Commissioner
Arlene González-Sánchez
said, "I want to thank Governor Cuomo for increasing opportunities for
New Yorkers to get support and participate in treatment services for substance
use disorder. I am proud that our continuum of care includes state-of-the-art
facilities like this, which cater to the specific needs of women."
DASNY President and CEO Gerrard P. Bushell said, "DASNY is proud to be providing its expertise from start to finish
on this project. It is a privilege partnering with OASAS to ensure these
women get the help they need in a safe and nurturing environment."
State Senator Phil Boyle
said, "Today's groundbreaking marks an important step in our continuing
efforts to assist those suffering from addiction. I congratulate Governor
Cuomo, Outreach and my colleagues in the state legislature for supporting
this facility which, when completed, will target treatment to women and
ensure that they receive the absolutely best care and services available."
Assemblyman Andrew Raia said, "This new facility and program specifically for women is a welcomed
and needed resource as Suffolk County continues to battle the heroin epidemic.
I’d like to thank Governor Cuomo and OASAS for continuing to provide
Suffolk County with the crucial resources needed to win this fight."
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone said, "Addiction continues to plague our region and is something that can
affect any one of our residents, regardless of age, race, ethnicity or
gender. Suffolk County has partnered with all levels of government and
various partners to launch new initiatives and continue various programs
in order to provide our residents with critical, life-saving resources.
I thank Governor Cuomo and the New York State Office of Alcoholism &
Substance Abuse Services for bringing this much-needed facility to Suffolk
County. When opened, this center will serve as a safe haven for many Long
Islanders who are struggling with addiction and will make a tremendous
impact on thousands of lives."
Bilingual Adolescent Clubhouse – Freeport, Nassau County
In addition, New York State’s first bilingual adolescent substance
use disorder clubhouse opened recently in Freeport, Nassau County. The
clubhouse, located at 46 Pine Street, is run by
HELP Services, Inc. and employs experienced staff to work with young Spanish-speaking New
Yorkers in need of support and services. Club HELP will offer a variety
of services to youth, ages 12-17, including peer support activities, group
discussions, and events to help maintain a sober and substance-free lifestyle.
OASAS supported the Nassau County project with $242,900 in state funding
to help create a safe haven for young people who are at-risk and/or are
in recovery from substance use disorder.
New Yorkers struggling with an addiction, or whose loved ones are struggling,
can find help and hope by calling the state’s HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY
(1-877-846-7369) or by texting HOPENY (Short Code 467369). New Yorkers
can find an OASAS-certified substance use disorder treatment provider
any time by using the OASAS Treatment Availability Dashboard at
FindAddictionTreatment.ny.gov. For additional help with accessing substance use disorder care and obtaining
insurance coverage, view short videos on the
Access Treatment page also on
www.oasas.ny.gov.
Visit the #CombatAddiction web pages at
oasas.ny.gov/CombatAddiction to learn more about how you can help to #CombatAddiction in your community.
Visit
www.combatheroin.ny.gov for information on addressing heroin and prescription opioid abuse, including a
Kitchen Table Tool Kit to help start the conversation about the warning signs of addiction and
where to get help. For additional tools to use in talking to young people
about preventing underage drinking or drug use, visit the State’s
Talk2Prevent website.