Quick answers
- What is Start Care?
- Start Care is a treatment facility in New York, New York, listed in SAMHSA’s FindTreatment.gov directory for substance use.
- Does Start Care accept Medicaid?
- Its SAMHSA listing names Medicaid among the payments it accepts. Ask whether it takes your Medicaid plan.
- Does Start Care accept Medicare?
- Its SAMHSA listing names Medicare among the payments it accepts.
- Is treatment at Start Care free or low cost?
- It lists a sliding fee scale: the fee depends on income and other factors.
- Does Start Care offer services in Spanish?
- Yes. Its SAMHSA listing includes Spanish among its language services.
- Where is Start Care?
- 2191 3rd Avenue, New York, NY 10035, in New York County, New York.
- What is the phone number of Start Care?
- (212) 348-5650, as listed by SAMHSA. Call to confirm services and hours.
Type of care and setting
| Type of care | Substance use treatment |
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| Service setting | Outpatient; Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment; Regular outpatient treatment |
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| Exclusive services | Opioid use disorder clients only |
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Who it serves
| Age groups accepted | Young Adults; Adults; Seniors |
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| Sex accepted | Female; Male |
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| Language services | Spanish |
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Payment and insurance
| Payment, insurance or funding accepted | Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs; Medicare; Medicaid; Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment |
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| Payment assistance available | Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors) |
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Treatment and services
| Type of opioid treatment | Buprenorphine maintenance; Federally-certified Opioid Treatment Program; Methadone maintenance; Prescribes buprenorphine |
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| Opioid medications used in treatment | Methadone used in Treatment; Buprenorphine used in Treatment |
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| Alcohol use disorder treatment | Does not treat alcohol use disorder |
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| Treatment approaches | Anger management; Brief intervention; Cognitive behavioral therapy; Motivational interviewing; Relapse prevention; Substance use disorder counseling; Telemedicine/telehealth therapy; Trauma-related counseling |
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| Medicines (pharmacotherapies) | Methadone; Buprenorphine with naloxone; Medications for Hepatitis C treatment |
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| Assessment and pre-treatment | Interim services for clients; Outreach to persons in the community; Complete medical history/physical exam; Screening for tobacco use; Screening for substance use; Screening for mental disorders; Professional interventionist/educational consultant |
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| Testing | Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing; Drug or alcohol urine screening; HIV testing; STD testing; TB screening; Metabolic syndrome monitoring; Testing for Hepatitis B (HBV); Testing for Hepatitis C (HCV) |
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| Education and counseling services | HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support; Hepatitis education, counseling, or support; Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis; Substance use disorder education; Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling; Individual counseling; Group counseling; Family counseling; Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.) |
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| Ancillary services | Mental health services; Transportation assistance |
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| Recovery support services | Assistance with obtaining social services; Mentoring/peer support; Employment counseling or training |
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| Transitional services | Discharge Planning; Naloxone and overdose education |
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About the facility
| License, certification or accreditation | Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF); Federally Qualified Health Center; SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP); Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) |
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| Facility operation | Private non-profit organization |
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| Smoking policy | Smoking not permitted |
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| Vaping policy | Vaping not permitted |
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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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