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Substance use

SAFE Foundation Inc

Brooklyn, New York · Kings County

Summary

SAFE Foundation Inc, in Brooklyn, New York, is listed in SAMHSA’s FindTreatment.gov directory for substance use treatment. Its listing names Medicaid among the payments it accepts. It lists a sliding fee scale. Source: SAMHSA, FindTreatment.gov, retrieved 2026-11-11.

Official data

This page shows the facility’s listing in SAMHSA’s FindTreatment.gov directory. SAMHSA does not rate treatment quality, and we do not rank or recommend facilities. Services, payment and openings change: call before you go.

In an emergency, call 911.

At a glance

Substance use treatmentListed by SAMHSA as
YesAccepts Medicaid
Not listedAccepts Medicare
YesSliding fee scale
Not listedServices in Spanish
Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, SeniorsAges

Quick answers

What is SAFE Foundation Inc?
SAFE Foundation Inc is a treatment facility in Brooklyn, New York, listed in SAMHSA’s FindTreatment.gov directory for substance use.
Does SAFE Foundation Inc accept Medicaid?
Its SAMHSA listing names Medicaid among the payments it accepts. Ask whether it takes your Medicaid plan.
Is treatment at SAFE Foundation Inc free or low cost?
It lists a sliding fee scale: the fee depends on income and other factors.
Does SAFE Foundation Inc offer services in Spanish?
Spanish is not among the language services in its SAMHSA listing. Call to ask about interpreters.
What is the phone number of SAFE Foundation Inc?
(866) 569-7233, as listed by SAMHSA. Call to confirm services and hours.

Type of care and setting

Type of careSubstance use treatment
Service settingOutpatient; Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment; Regular outpatient treatment

Who it serves

Age groups acceptedChildren/Adolescents; Young Adults; Seniors
Sex acceptedFemale; Male
Special programs or groupsYoung adults; Adult women; Adult men

Payment and insurance

Payment, insurance or funding acceptedFederal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs; Medicaid; Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
Payment assistance availableSliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)

Treatment and services

Type of opioid treatmentBuprenorphine maintenance; Prescribes buprenorphine; Prescribes naltrexone; Relapse prevention with naltrexone; Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere; Lofexidine or Clonidine detoxification
Opioid medications used in treatmentBuprenorphine used in Treatment; Naltrexone used in Treatment
Alcohol use disorder treatmentAccepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere; This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder
External source of opioid medicinesOther contracted prescribing entity
External source of medicines for alcohol use disorderOther contracted prescribing entity
Treatment approachesBrief intervention; Cognitive behavioral therapy; Motivational interviewing; Relapse prevention; Substance use disorder counseling; Telemedicine/telehealth therapy; 12-step facilitation
Medicines (pharmacotherapies)Disulfiram; Buprenorphine sub-dermal implant; Buprenorphine with naloxone; Buprenorphine without naloxone; Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable); Naltrexone (oral); Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable); Clonidine; Medication for mental disorders; Nicotine replacement; Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation
Assessment and pre-treatmentComprehensive mental health assessment; Comprehensive substance use assessment; Outreach to persons in the community; Complete medical history/physical exam; Screening for tobacco use; Screening for substance use; Screening for mental disorders
TestingDrug and alcohol oral fluid testing; Drug or alcohol urine screening
Education and counseling servicesSubstance use disorder education; Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling; Individual counseling; Group counseling; Family counseling
Recovery support servicesSelf-help groups; Mentoring/peer support
Transitional servicesAftercare/continuing care; Discharge Planning; Naloxone and overdose education; Outcome follow-up after discharge
Other servicesTreatment for gambling disorder

About the facility

License, certification or accreditationState substance use treatment agency
Facility operationPrivate non-profit organization
Smoking policySmoking not permitted
Vaping policyVaping not permitted

As listed by the facility in SAMHSA’s FindTreatment.gov directory. Ask the facility to confirm before you start. Sources

What to ask when you call

  • Are you taking new clients, and how soon can I start?
  • Do you accept my insurance or my Medicaid or Medicare plan? What will I pay?
  • How does your sliding fee or payment help work, and what papers should I bring?
  • Which programs do you offer here (outpatient, intensive outpatient, residential, detox), and how long do they last?
  • Do you offer medicines for alcohol or opioid use disorder, or do you work with someone who prescribes them?
  • Is the program licensed or accredited, and by whom?
  • Do you have staff who speak my language, or interpreters?
  • Can family members take part?

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Nearest emergency rooms

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Contact details from the listing

CountyKings County
StateNew York
Phone(866) 569‑7233
Website (as listed by SAMHSA)thesafefoundation.org
SAMHSA listingsSubstance use treatment
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Sources

  1. FindTreatment.gov: National Directory of Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment Facilities — Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), retrieved 2026-11-11
  2. FindTreatment.gov API documentation — SAMHSA
  3. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: frequently asked questions — SAMHSA, checked 2026-11-11
  4. SAMHSA’s National Helpline — SAMHSA, checked 2026-11-11
  5. U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (ZIP-to-county relationship file) — county of the ZIP code; approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances