Wellness Center at Waters Place

https://www.einsteinmed.org/departments/psychiatry-behavioral-sciences/division-of-substance-abuse/

Mission Statement: Our mission is to provide the best care for patients and to deliver that care with dignity and respect for all. The Division of Substance Abuse of Montefiore Medical Center will work to ensure this objective by effectively integrating its services to improve the quality of life for the people of our community. We will promote knowledge and understanding of substance abuse problems and improve the care we deliver through research and professional development.

1510 Waters Pl
Bronx, NY 10461

718-829-3440

Facility Information and Features:

Affiliated
Organization :		 Montefiore Medical Center
Accreditation :
The Joint Commission Hospital Accredited Program
Treatment
Type(s) :
Outpatient Treatment
Substance Focus:
Alcohol, Barbiturates and other sedatives/hypnotics, Benzodiazepines and other tranquilizers, Cocaine/crack, Inhalants, Marijuana/hashish, Methamphetamines and other amphetamines/stimulants, Opioids (prescription or heroin), OTC Medications (e.g., cough syrup), PCP/hallucinogens
Age-Specific Programming Available:
Adolescents (ages 12-18), Adult men (age 18+), Adult women (age 18+), Seniors or older adults (age 65+), Young adults (ages 16-25)
Special Groups Served: People who are:
  • Treatment Following DUI/DWI
  • Involved in criminal justice system
  • Living with HIV/AIDS
  • People with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders
  • Parents
  • People with physical disabilities
  • Pregnant/postpartum
  • Survivors of sexual abuse, domestic violence, or other trauma
LGBTQ+ Welcoming:
All-gender bathroom(s) available on site, Staff are trained on LGBTQ-specific needs in treatment
Other Languages Spoken:
Hindi, Spanish

Insurance and Payment Options:

Payment
Options :
Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Insurance
Accepted :
Aetna, Affinity Health Plan (Managed Care), Amida Care (Managed Care), ArchCare, Cigna, Elderplan, EmblemHealth, EmblemHealth (Managed Care), Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Empire BlueCross BlueShield HealthPlus (Managed Care), Fidelis Care, Fidelis Care (Managed Care), Healthfirst, Healthfirst PHSP (Managed Care), Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York, Oxford Health Plans, Senior Whole Health, Visiting Nurse Service of New York (VNSNY) Choice Select Health (Managed Care)
Offers Sliding Fee Scale :
Yes

Facility Hours:

Outpatient
Mon: 6:30AM-4:00PM
Tue: 6:30AM-4:00PM
Wed: 6:30AM-4:00PM
Thu: 6:30AM-4:00PM
Fri: 6:30AM-4:00PM
Sat: 6:30AM-12:30PM
Sun: Closed

Data last updated 08/20/2021

Signs of High-Quality Care

Data last updated

This section indicates whether facilities offer services that align with the Shatterproof National Principles of Care © .

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:

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

Access to Medications for Opioid or Alcohol Use Disorder

  • Offers FDA-approved medication for opioid use disorder
    Onsite
    Methadone
    Onsite
    Buprenorphine with naloxone (e.g., Suboxone®, Zubsolv®, Bunavail®, Cassipa®)
    Onsite
    Buprenorphine without naloxone (e.g., Subutex®)
    Different Location
    Buprenorphine injection
    Different Location
    Buprenorphine implant (e.g., Probuphine®)
    Different Location
    Oral Naltrexone (e.g., Depade®, Revia®)
    Onsite
    Injectable long-acting Naltrexone (e.g., Vivitrol®)
    Onsite
  • Provides Naloxone (e.g., Narcan, Evzio) onsite to patients at risk for overdose
  • Offers Naloxone training
    For family/friends of patients, For patients
  • Offers FDA-approved medication for alcohol use disorder
    Onsite
    Acamprosate (e.g., Campral®)
    Onsite
    Oral Naltrexone (e.g., Depade®, Revia®)
    Onsite
    Injectable long-acting Naltrexone (e.g., Vivitrol®)
    Onsite
    Disulfiram (e.g., Antabuse®)
    Onsite
  • 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)
    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:

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

Coordinated Care for Mental and Physical Health

  • Offers mental health care
    Onsite
    Staff include:
    Bachelors-level Counselor(s), Counselor (Licensed, Master's level), Peer Recovery Counselor, Psychiatrist (MD, DO), Social Worker (MSW/DSW)
    Medications offered for mental health
    Yes
  • Offers primary health care
    Onsite
    Staff include:
    Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Physician Assistant (PA), Physician (MD, DO), Registered Nurse (RN)
    Offers testing for :
    Hepatitis C, Hepatitis B, HIV, Pregnancy, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), Tuberculosis

Additional Services to Support Recovery

  • Offers recovery support services

    This facility offers the following services:

    Assistance with childcare
    Assistance with food
    Assistance with obtaining social services (e.g., Medicaid, WIC, SSI, SSDI)
    Assistance with transportation to/from treatment
    Case management
    Domestic violence (e.g., physical, sexual, and/or emotional abuse) services
    Educational assistance (e.g., GED courses)
    Employment counseling or training
    Family services (e.g., marriage counseling, parenting training)
    Housing support
    Legal aid
    Peer recovery support
    Spiritual support
    Wellness and health promotion (e.g., healthy eating, exercise)

Patient Reviews

Data last updated 01/31/2020

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Patient Feedback

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