Founded by early members of "the original 12-step program," CMR has been helping turn lives around for 68 years. Located on five lovely wooded acres, its offerings include one-on-one and group therapy sessions, private and semi-private rooms with cable TV, flexible stay lengths from 30-day to long-term, and healthy meals and snacks. This facility offers an affordable price ($6000 as of 2010) and an 85 percent recovery rate.
CMR Recovery Residence
20 Sunken Meadow Road
Northport, NY 11768
631-261-0057
cm-residence.com
A 100-bed residential rehabilitation center for adult males experiencing problems due to addiction, homelessness and other issues, the Salvation Army has been in Hempstead since 1908. "During the six-month program," says the Salvation Army's website, "residents are provided with wholesome meals, clothing and recreational programs. They participate in work-therapy assignments designed to help redevelop the self-discipline necessary to function in society."
Salvation Army
65 Atlantic Ave
Hempstead, NY 11550
516- 485-4980
New Life is a multicultural center with extensive programming dealing with addiction and recovery, psychiatric and domestic violence issues as well.
New Life Christian Center
219 Brooklyn Avenue
Westbury, NY 11590
(516)338-6735