Substance Use Services

Available programs

BAC is home to an OASAS-licensed outpatient substance use treatment clinic called First Steps, which is located at our 2261 Church Ave site in Brooklyn, NY. Anyone struggling with their substance use and want to make efforts to improve their lives are approached from a harm reduction, person centered and trauma informed way by our staff to assist with their goals.

Individual Counseling

Clients who are already enrolled in our First Steps outpatient care program will receive access to one of our substance use counselors who can provide essential support during their recovery journey. It's important for clients to work with our counselors to create a person-centered treatment plan that works for them and their lifestyle.

Learn new coping tools to reduce substance use

Create a person-centered treatment plan

Identify unhealthy patterns that can lead to risky behavior

Treatment Groups

Clients who are already enrolled in our First Steps outpatient care program will be able to join our substance use support groups led by our counselors. Individuals struggling with their substances can find solidarity with others who are on the same path and learn how reach their goals.

Find solidarity with others in recovery

Learn new coping tools to reduce substance use

Identify unhealthy patterns that can lead to risky behavior

Discover healthy alternatives

Medication management

Outpatient Care

BAC is home to an OASAS-licensed outpatient substance use treatment clinic called First Steps, which is located at our 2261 Church Ave site in Brooklyn, NY. Anyone struggling with their substance use that wants to make efforts to improve their lives are approached from a harm reduction, person-centered and trauma-informed way by our staff to assist with their goals.

Individual counseling

Support groups

Drug testing

Insurance coverage

Dual diagnosis

Medication assistance & management

Linkage to Care

Telehealth Options

Mobile Services

Our new mobile unit features two medical rooms, two bathrooms and is able to provide multiple health screenings to new clients with our care staff right on board.

Free and confidential HIV, Hepatitis C and STI testing

Substance use screenings

Syringe distribution & disposal

Referral and Linkage to primary care

Trauma screenings

Blood pressure readings

GBHI (Grants for the Benefit of Homeless Individuals)

Our GBHI program allows individuals who struggle with stable housing and substance use to access important resources to take control of their health.

Substance use treatment

Case management

Recovery and peer support

Health insurance enrollment assistance

Medication management

TREE

We work with New Yorkers between the ages of 18 and 25 to navigate and breakthrough substance use issues or co-occurring disorders.

Support for substance use issues

Referral to mental health services

Assistance with accessing supportive housing

Referral to education and vocational services

Tobacco cessation

Harm reduction education and supplies

Hepatitis C, STI, and HIV Testing

Individual and group support for healthy relationships (self, friends, family, etc.)

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