Providing outpatient chemical dependency services located in Ithaca, New York, we are a team of unique professionals dedicated to providing holistic recovery services that recognize and value the innate dignity of each person.
Our services are defined by the values of individual empowerment, knowledge, caring, and the potential of each individual to effectively collaborate in his or her ongoing recovery. We measure ourselves by our ability to assist individuals to experience a life free from the harmful effects of substances and to release their potential.
Our clinic provides timely and holistic services that respect the biological, psychological, social and spiritual nature of addiction and its impact on our clients, their families, and the community.
Through a full continuum of care that is designed to embrace the transformative process of recovery, we stand with our clients providing the right tools and support to assist them on this difficult journey they have found the courage to begin.
An Outpatient Treatment Services handbook can be found HERE (link).
Most major insurances including Medicaid are accepted.
Not sure what your insurance covers? We will walk through it and help you understand what your options are based on insurance or your situation. We can also help you apply for Medicaid.
A sliding fee scale is offered for self-pay clients. We serve clients age 13 and older. Treatment is individualized, with services spanning from 6 to 18 months including aftercare services.
(1) Our Outpatient program (334 W. State Street, Ithaca) is available by walk-in Monday-Friday, 7am-4:30pm*, **
(2) Complete an intake form and sign consents
(3) Complete an assessment with the first available counselor
(4) If no counselors are available, or the individual does not want to or cannot wait, they are advised to wait or come back later or the next day
(5) If an assessment cannot be completed after the individual walks in three times, the assessment will be scheduled
* For adolescents discharging from CMC's BSU or an inpatient facility, as well as individuals releasing from incarceration, 607-273-5500 should be called for scheduling and medical records should be faxed
** Clients interested in methadone services should call 607-273-5500 to complete a screening and, once eligibility for methadone services is verified, intake will be scheduled