Substance Abuse Programs
People struggling with substance abuse start on a comprehensive road to recovery at The Guidance Center. Our substance abuse and dual recovery programs help people overcome addictions so that they can lead productive, healthy lives. Our substance abuse programs help nearly 300 people each year.
Enrollment in one of our Substance Abuse Programs begins with a phone call to an intake specialist. Please call 914-632-1374 x209 to enroll. Bilingual services are available.
Chemical Dependency Treatment Center/METRO
The Chemical Dependency Treatment Center (CDTC), also referred to as METRO (Maintain, Educate, Treat, Rehabilitate, Outreach) provides medication and counseling to help opiate addicted adults achieve optimal levels of health and wellness. Open seven days a week, 365 days a year, our staff works with clients to reduce or eliminate substance abuse while building a recovery network. Because we offer employment counseling as part of the treatment program, METRO promotes economic self-sufficiency. Located at 26 Sickles Avenue in New Rochelle, the clinic is open: Monday – Friday, 5:45 a.m. – 1:45 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday & Holidays, 7:00 -10:00 a.m.
For enrollment, please call 914-632-1374 x209. For more information on our Chemical Dependency Treatment Center/METRO, please contact: Roseann Joselit, MS, Email: rjoselit@tgcny.org.
Dual Recovery Program (DRP)
Our Dual Recovery Program (DRP) provides services to people who suffer from substance abuse and mental illness. Services include: medical support; group or individual counseling; and links to other supports such as vocational or housing services. This program works in conjunction with our Training in Community Living program. For more information on DRP, please contact: Marie-Elena Grosett at 914-636-4440 x225; Email: mgrosett@tgcny.org.
Vocational Assistance Project (VAP)
Our Vocational Assistance Project (VAP) provides employment evaluation and brief career counseling services who are enrolled in a New York State Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) licensed treatment program anywhere in Westchester County. VAP is available to qualified candidates 16 and older.
For more information on VAP, please contact Laura Siegel, MS, CRC, LMHC at: 914.632.7600 x220; Email: lsiegel@tgcny.org.