ACI (Addiction Care Interventions)

The length of stay is based on individual clinical needs. Typically, detox lasts 5-7 days, and the residential program lasts from 14 to 28 days. Our team will work with you to determine the appropriate duration for your treatment.

The living situation is apartment-style, located in an urban setting in Brooklyn. To encourage peer support and accountability, all rooms are shared, typically with two other roommates (three people per room). Private rooms are not available.

No, it is not a locked facility. However, it is a structured environment, and clients are not permitted to leave the property without authorization. There are scheduled times for outdoor activities, including smoke breaks.

Yes, smoking and vaping are permitted in designated outdoor areas during scheduled breaks. To help you focus entirely on your recovery, personal electronics like cell phones and laptops are not allowed during your stay.

Please bring comfortable, casual clothing for about a week, personal hygiene items, and any prescribed medications in their original bottles. You will also need a photo ID and your insurance card. You may bring books, a journal, and a list of important phone numbers.

Please leave all valuables, electronics (cell phones, laptops), weapons, drugs, and alcohol at home. Do not bring clothing that is revealing or has drug/alcohol-related logos. Outside food and drinks are also not permitted.

Your journey through ACI's continuum of care will be challenging but transformative, with each phase building on the last. Detox will likely be the most physically and emotionally difficult part—you may experience withdrawal symptoms, intense cravings, discomfort, and raw emotions as your body adjusts, but medical staff will monitor you closely and provide medications to ease the process. As you transition to residential living in their apartment-style setting, you'll begin to experience more structure and routine with daily group therapy, individual counseling, life skills workshops, and peer support that helps you understand the roots of your addiction while building a community with others on similar paths. The apartment setting offers more independence than traditional rehab, preparing you for real-world living while still providing support. Finally, during IOP (Intensive Outpatient Program), you'll feel a mix of freedom and vulnerability as you begin reintegrating into daily life—attending several therapy sessions per week while managing work, family, or other responsibilities. Throughout all phases, expect moments of breakthrough and moments of struggle, deep self-reflection, uncomfortable honesty, and gradual rebuilding of your identity beyond addiction, ultimately emerging with tools, coping strategies, and a support network to sustain your recovery long-term.

Care is provided by a comprehensive, multidisciplinary team. Our staff includes Psychiatrists, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Nurse Practitioners, Licensed Mental Health Professionals, Credentialed Alcohol & Substance Abuse Counselors (CASAC), and professionals with lived experience in addiction recovery.

You will be in a diverse community of co-ed adults (18+) from the New York City area. Our facility has over 100 beds, and our clients primarily use Medicaid or a sliding-scale fee. Many are working to overcome significant life challenges, creating a resilient and supportive peer environment.

Family healing is a crucial part of recovery. While we do not offer on-site family visitation, we provide "Family Therapy and Engagement" sessions to help repair relationships and build a strong, sober support network for when you complete the program.

We provide comprehensive discharge planning with our social workers to ensure a smooth transition. A key part of our aftercare is our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), located at our Manhattan office, which allows for continued therapeutic support as you reintegrate into the community.