Nassau University Medical Center (NUMC) Detox Unit is a comprehensive treatment facility dedicated to helping individuals overcome substance abuse and addiction. Located at 2201 Hempstead Turnpike, 10th Floor West, East Meadow, New York 11554, the facility is part of Nassau County’s only public hospital. The primary purpose of the Detox Unit is to provide a safe and supportive environment for patients to undergo medically-managed detoxification and transition into further treatment programs. The unit serves a diverse population, including young adults, adults, men, and women, offering a range of services tailored to individual needs.
Key Services and Programs List
Chemical Dependency Detoxification (DETOX) Unit
The Detox Unit at NUMC helps patients safely withdraw from alcohol, opiates, and other addictive drugs in a controlled medical environment. Patients typically complete detox in five days, but treatment plans are customized to each individual’s recovery process. The unit is staffed by a multidisciplinary team including physicians, psychologists, chemical dependency counselors, social workers, nurses, nutritionists, and clergy.
Chemical Dependency Rehabilitation Unit
This 30-bed unit offers a 28-day hospital-based program designed to help substance abusers achieve sobriety and learn to maintain it. Services include addiction counseling and education, comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, family education and support, individual and group therapy, nutritional counseling, on-site 12-step fellowship meetings, recovery support groups, recreation therapy, and relapse prevention skills.
Special Interest Workshops
The facility provides special interest workshops focusing on areas such as anger management, men’s and women’s health issues, self-esteem, and spirituality. These workshops are part of the comprehensive approach to treating substance abuse and promoting overall well-being.
Levels of Care
- Inpatient Detox: Patients undergo medically-managed detoxification in a controlled hospital environment, ensuring a safe withdrawal process from addictive substances.
- Inpatient Rehabilitation: The 30-bed Chemical Dependency Rehabilitation Unit offers a 28-day program for patients to learn skills and strategies for maintaining sobriety.
- Outpatient Services: Although the primary focus is on inpatient care, the facility also coordinates outpatient services for patients after discharge, ensuring continuous support and treatment.
Staff and Expertise
The staff at NUMC’s Detox Unit includes a multidisciplinary team of:
- Physicians: Specializing in addiction medicine and psychiatry.
- Psychologists: Providing comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and therapy.
- Chemical Dependency Counselors: Experienced in addiction counseling and education.
- Social Workers: Offering family education and support.
- Nurses: Providing medical care and support.
- Nutritionists: Focusing on nutritional counseling.
- Clergy: Offering spiritual support.
Treatment Approach
The facility’s treatment approach emphasizes medically-managed detoxification as the first step in recovery, followed by comprehensive rehabilitation programs. The treatment modalities include addiction counseling, education, individual and group therapy, and relapse prevention skills. The approach is evidence-based, focusing on the individual’s psychosocial factors and the impact of drug and alcohol abuse.
Unique Features
- Centralized Treatment Program: NUMC is expanding its substance abuse treatment program with an $8 million grant to create a centralized referral unit, ensuring coordinated care from detox to rehabilitation and outpatient services.
- Comprehensive Support Services: The facility offers a wide range of support services, including family education, nutritional counseling, and spiritual support, making it a holistic treatment environment.
Accreditations and Quality Measures
- Joint Commission Accreditation: The facility is accredited by the Joint Commission, ensuring it meets high standards of care and safety.
- SAMHSA Certification: Certified by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), indicating compliance with national standards for substance abuse treatment.
Admission Process and Insurance
To make an appointment or learn more about the Detox Unit, call (516) 572-6740. The facility accepts various payment options, including Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, and self-payment. The admission process involves an initial assessment to determine the appropriate level of care and treatment plan.
For inquiries and to initiate the admission process, contact:
- Phone: (516) 572-6740
- Address: 2201 Hempstead Turnpike, 10th Floor West, East Meadow, NY 11554
- Website: http://www.numc.edu/
