Quick answers
- What is Unity House?
- Unity House is a treatment facility in Buffalo, New York, listed in SAMHSA’s FindTreatment.gov directory for substance use.
- Does Unity House accept Medicaid?
- Its SAMHSA listing names Medicaid among the payments it accepts. Ask whether it takes your Medicaid plan.
- Does Unity House offer services in Spanish?
- Spanish is not among the language services in its SAMHSA listing. Call to ask about interpreters.
- Where is Unity House?
- 923 Sycamore Street, Buffalo, NY 14212, in Erie County, New York.
- What is the phone number of Unity House?
- (716) 884-4952, 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 | Residential/24-hour residential; Long-term residential |
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Who it serves
| Age groups accepted | Young Adults; Adults; Seniors |
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| Sex accepted | Male |
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| Special programs or groups | Adult men; Seniors or older adults; Veterans; Members of military families; Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients; Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders; Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders; Clients with HIV or AIDS; Clients who have experienced sexual abuse; Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence; Clients who have experienced trauma |
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| Language services | Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing |
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Payment and insurance
| Payment, insurance or funding accepted | Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs; Medicaid; Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment |
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Treatment and services
| Type of opioid treatment | Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere |
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| Alcohol use disorder treatment | Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere |
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| External source of opioid medicines | Other contracted prescribing entity; No formal relationship with prescribing entity |
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| External source of medicines for alcohol use disorder | In-network prescribing entity; Other contracted prescribing entity; No formal relationship with prescribing entity |
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| Treatment approaches | Anger management; Brief intervention; Cognitive behavioral therapy; Contingency management/motivational incentives; Motivational interviewing; Matrix Model; Relapse prevention; Substance use disorder counseling; Telemedicine/telehealth therapy; Trauma-related counseling; 12-step facilitation |
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| Assessment and pre-treatment | Comprehensive substance use assessment; Screening for tobacco use; Screening for substance use |
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| Testing | Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing; Drug or alcohol urine screening |
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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; Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.) |
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| Ancillary services | Case management service; Social skills development |
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| Recovery support services | Self-help groups; Housing services; Assistance with obtaining social services; 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 | State substance use treatment agency |
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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?
- 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?
A general checklist, not medical advice. For advice about your health, talk to a doctor or other health professional.
Other treatment centers nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance). Not a ranking.
Nearest emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare data, by straight-line distance.
Contact details from the listing