Equinox

https://www.equinoxinc.org

Mission Statement: It is the mission of Equinox to help those in need whose lives have been negatively impacted by substance use. We believe that anyone can recover from this chronic illness and we stand ready to help anyone seeking assistance, in a person-centered manner, with respect to all cultures, in a professional and courteous manner.

500 Central Ave
Albany, NY 12206

518-435-9931

Facility Information and Features:

Affiliated
Organization :		 Equinox, Inc.
Treatment
Type(s) :
Outpatient Treatment, Intensive Outpatient
Substance Focus:
PCP/hallucinogens, OTC Medications (e.g., cough syrup), Opioids (prescription or heroin), Methamphetamines and other amphetamines/stimulants, Marijuana/hashish, Inhalants, Cocaine/crack, Benzodiazepines and other tranquilizers, Barbiturates and other sedatives/hypnotics, Alcohol
Age-Specific Programming Available:
Seniors or older adults (age 65+), Adult women (age 18+), Adult men (age 18+), Adolescents (ages 12-18)
Special Groups Served: People who are:
  • Survivors of sexual abuse, domestic violence, or other trauma
  • Pregnant/postpartum
  • Parents
  • Managing co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
  • Living with HIV/AIDS
  • LGBTQ
  • Involved in criminal justice system
  • Homeless
  • Charged with DUI/DWI
LGBTQ+ Welcoming:
Staff are trained on LGBTQ-specific needs in treatment, All-gender bathroom(s) available on site

Insurance and Payment Options:

Payment
Options :
Private health insurance, Medicaid, Cash or self-payment
Insurance
Accepted :
Wellcare, Capital District Physician's Health Plan (CDPHP)
Offers Sliding Fee Scale :
Yes

Facility Hours:

Outpatient
Mon: 8:00AM-5:00PM
Tue: 8:00AM-5:00PM
Wed: 8:00AM-5:00PM
Thu: 8:00AM-5:00PM
Fri: 8:00AM-5:00PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed

Data last updated 07/06/2020

Signs of High-Quality Care

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Fast Access to Treatment

  • Offers same day or walk-in appointments

Personalized Evaluation and Treatment Plan

  • Examines all of the 6 critical factors during the intake process to develop the patient's treatment plan

    Before starting treatment, asks about:

    Recovery and living environment
    Readiness to change
    Potential to relapse
    Mental health
    General health
    Intoxication and/or withdrawal potential

Access to Medications for Opioid or Alcohol Use Disorder

  • Offers FDA-approved medication for opioid use disorder
    Methadone
    Not Offered
    Buprenorphine with naloxone (e.g., Suboxone®, Zubsolv®, Bunavail®, Cassipa®)
    Not Offered
    Buprenorphine without naloxone (e.g., Subutex®)
    Not Offered
    Buprenorphine injection
    Not Offered
    Buprenorphine implant (e.g., Probuphine®)
    Not Offered
    Oral Naltrexone (e.g., Depade®, Revia®)
    Not Offered
    Injectable long-acting Naltrexone (e.g., Vivitrol®)
    Not Offered
  • Provides Naloxone (e.g., Narcan, Evzio) onsite to patients at risk for overdose
  • Offers Naloxone training
  • Offers FDA-approved medication for alcohol use disorder
    Onsite
    Acamprosate (e.g., Campral®)
    Different Location
    Oral Naltrexone (e.g., Depade®, Revia®)
    Different Location
    Injectable long-acting Naltrexone (e.g., Vivitrol®)
    Onsite
    Disulfiram (e.g., Antabuse®)
    Different Location
  • Offers medication for mental health

Effective Behavioral Therapies for Addiction

  • Offers behavioral therapy that has been shown to help people with addiction

    This facility offers the following therapies:

    Cognitive Behavioral Health Therapy (CBT)
    Mindfulness-based Relapse Prevention
    Motivational Enhancement Therapy
  • Offers individual counseling

Long-term Treatment and Follow-up

  • Tracks patient progress over time on all 6 critical factors

    Tracks patient progress on:

    Recovery and living environment
    Readiness to change
    Potential to relapse
    Mental health
    Intoxication and/or withdrawal potential
    General health
  • Uses lab tests to track patient progress

Coordinated Care for Mental and Physical Health

  • Offers mental health care
    Onsite
    Staff include:
    Psychiatrist (MD, DO), Physician other than psychiatrist (MD, DO), Peer Recovery Counselor, Nurse Practitioner (NP), Counselor (Licensed, Master's level)
    Medications offered for mental health
    Yes
  • Offers primary health care
    Will Connect Patient with Care

Additional Services to Support Recovery

  • Offers recovery support services

    This facility offers the following services:

    Assistance with transportation to/from treatment
    Domestic violence (e.g., physical, sexual, and/or emotional abuse) services
    Family services (e.g., marriage counseling, parenting training).
    Housing support

Patient Reviews

Data last updated 01/31/2020

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Patient Experience

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Patient Feedback

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