START Treatment & Recovery Centers – Teen START

START Treatment & Recovery Centers – Teen START program is a drug rehab for opioid recovery in New York City, New York. The center offers medication-assisted treatment (MAT), outpatient programs (OP), and aftercare services for adolescents, underserved communities, and justice-involved persons.

At Teen START, clients undergo a personalized evaluation and are assigned a case management team. FDA-approved prescriptions for opiate agonists, which may include methadone, buprenorphine, naloxone, or disulfiram, are prescribed to ease withdrawal symptoms and reduce chronic pain. Holistic and non-chemical medication management programs are also available.

In addition to medication-assisted treatment, clients participate in individual therapy, family counseling, and education workshops to prevent relapse. Group therapy and peer support are also available. Telehealth may be available for select programs. Referrals may be made to outside treatment centers for specialized drug abuse programs.

START Treatment & Recovery Centers is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).

START Treatment & Recovery Centers – Teen START program offers self-pay and financing options. The center accepts Medicare and Medicaid and is in-network with Amida Care, Empire BCBS/Amerigroup, Emblem Health, Empire Plan, Humana, GHI, and United Healthcare. Please contact your insurance provider for specific details concerning out of network benefits.