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Action for a Better Community | New Directions Chemical Dependency Outpatient Clinic

33 Chestnut Street
Rochester, NY 14604

About Action for a Better Community | New Directions Chemical Dependency Outpatient Clinic

Action for a Better Community has an addiction treatment program called, New Directories (ND), which supports individuals impacted by alcohol and substance use. The program provides access to qualified health professionals who offer a range of treatment and counseling services, including chemical abuse evaluations, both group and individual therapy, trauma-informed care, family sessions, recovery management, relapse prevention, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), and support groups.

Believing that addiction is a family disease, ND’s staff collaborates with clients and their families at every stage of treatment and rehabilitation. The program ensures that services are tailored and coordinated to help individuals achieve and sustain a successful, long-term recovery. Additionally, ND partners with community resources to foster holistic well-being, improve access to care, and enhance personal self-sufficiency.

What Does ND Do?

Offers DWI evaluations & treatment
Assists with modified mental health
Arranges for Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT – for opiates and other substances)
Offers evening & weekend programming
Provides work readiness assessments
Provides gender-oriented treatment groups

Participation & Eligibility:

Any age
Valid photo ID (driver’s license, NYS ID, benefits card, passport)
Current insurance card/information
Payroll verification for sliding fee and self payer

Insurance Accepted & Payment Information

Treatment Programs and Services

Type of Treatment Offered:

Substance use treatment
Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus mental health illness
Treatment for other addiction disorder

Facility Operations: Private non-profit organization

Transitional Services Offered:

Aftercare/continuing care
Discharge Planning
Naloxone and overdose education
Outcome follow-up after discharge

Recovery Support Services Offered:

Self-help groups
Housing services
Recovery coach
Mentoring/peer support
Employment counseling or training

Levels of Care Offered:

Outpatient
Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment
Regular outpatient treatment

Clinical Treatment Approaches:

Anger management
Brief intervention
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Contingency management/motivational incentives
Community reinforcement plus vouchers
Motivational interviewing
Relapse prevention
Substance use disorder counseling
Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Trauma-related counseling
12-step facilitation

Education and Counseling Services Offered:

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
Marital/couples counseling
Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.)

Opioid Medications Used in Treatment:

Buprenorphine used in Treatment
Naltrexone used in Treatment

Medication Assisted Treatment for Alcohol:

Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere
This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioids:

Buprenorphine maintenance
Prescribes buprenorphine
Prescribes naltrexone
Relapse prevention with naltrexone
Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere
Maintenance service with medically supervised withdrawal after stabilization

Provider Offers the Following Medications:

Acamprosate (Campral®)
Disulfiram
Buprenorphine with naloxone
Buprenorphine without naloxone
Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable)
Naltrexone (oral)
Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable)
Medication for mental disorders
Nicotine replacement
Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation

Facility Operations:

Private non-profit organization

Provider Licensing, Certification, Accreditation:

State Substance use treatment agency

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Assessments

Assessments Offered:

Comprehensive substance use assessment
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

Testing

Testing Offered:

Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing
Drug or alcohol urine screening
HIV testing
TB screening
Testing for Hepatitis B (HBV)
Testing for Hepatitis C (HCV)

Populations Served

Age Groups and Genders Accepted:

Children/Adolescents
Female
Male

Exclusive Services

Exclusive Services: Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients

Ancillary Services

Ancillary Services Offered:

Case management service
Domestic violence services, including family or partner
Early intervention for HIV
Mental health services
Social skills development
Transportation assistance

Hospital Setting

N/A

Smoking/Vaping Policy

Smoking and Vaping Policy:

Smoking not permitted
Vaping not permitted

Languages

Language Services (Other than English):

Spanish

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