A Full Continuum of Integrated Care
Sylvia Brafman offers a complete spectrum of care, from immersive residential treatment to flexible outpatient services. Each program is built upon their signature 5-Lane Approach, ensuring that every client receives holistic, individualized care that addresses their clinical, medical, and personal needs for a successful recovery.
Program Length: Short-term (<30 days) & Long-term (>30 days)
The highest level of care, providing 24/7 medical and clinical supervision in a serene, supportive environment. Clients live on-site in private rooms, engaging in intensive daily therapy to build a strong foundation for recovery from mental health and substance use disorders.
As a step-down from residential care, PHP and IOP offer robust therapeutic support while allowing clients to live at home or in a supportive housing environment. These programs, also available virtually, are designed to help clients integrate recovery skills into their daily lives while maintaining work, school, or family commitments.
This unique, proprietary model addresses recovery from five critical angles: 1. Clinical Lane (individual/group therapy), 2. Psychiatric Lane (medication management), 3. Medical Lane (physical health), 4. Spiritual Lane (mindfulness & purpose), and 5. Vocational Lane (career/education goals).
This program is dedicated to helping clients successfully reintegrate into their professional or academic lives. Services include resume building, interview coaching, job search assistance, and developing a structured plan for returning to work or school post-treatment.
Environment & Accommodations
The Sylvia Brafman Center is designed to provide a tranquil and upscale healing environment. The facility is structured like a single-story, boutique hotel, avoiding a clinical or hospital-like feel. All clients in the residential program are provided with a private bedroom and an en-suite private bathroom, ensuring personal space and comfort. The campus features serene indoor and outdoor spaces, including a swimming pool, outdoor dining areas, and quiet lounges for reading and reflection. With a capacity of 31-50 beds, the environment is intimate enough to foster a strong sense of community while offering premium amenities.
Private Rooms & Bathrooms
All residential clients receive a private room and a private, en-suite bathroom for maximum comfort and privacy.
The single-story facility is designed to feel like a comfortable hotel, with a lobby, lounges, dining areas, and private quarters.
With a capacity for 31-50 clients, the program maintains a favorable staff-to-client ratio and a close-knit community.
Policies & Requirements
The facility is an open, non-locked campus, fostering an environment of trust and personal responsibility for one's recovery.
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including Suboxone, is integrated into treatment plans as clinically appropriate.
To accommodate client needs, smoking and vaping are permitted for adults in clearly designated outdoor areas.
Clients are generally permitted to bring and use personal electronics like phones and laptops, with Wi-Fi provided.
Family participation is highly encouraged through family therapy, couples counseling, and an Intensive Family Program.
To ensure a safe environment, clients must remain abstinent. Random drug and alcohol screenings are conducted.
Program & Treatment
Learn about the program structure, therapy types, and what makes this center unique.
Sylvia Brafman stands out with its comprehensive "5-Lane Approach" (Clinical, Psychiatric, Medical, Spiritual, Vocational), ensuring holistic care. Unlike many facilities, they provide private rooms and bathrooms for all residential clients. Additional unique features include a dedicated Career Launch Program and a strong emphasis on integrated dual-diagnosis and family systems treatment.
A wide range of evidence-based and holistic therapies are used, including CBT, DBT, EMDR, TMS, psychodynamic therapy, and MAT. This is complemented by art, music, and nature therapy, as well as yoga, meditation, and mindfulness practices.
They specialize in dual diagnosis, using a multidisciplinary, integrated approach. Personalized treatment plans address both mental health conditions (like anxiety, depression, bipolar, PTSD) and substance use disorders concurrently, ensuring all aspects of a client's health are treated.
The program offers "12-step program support," meaning it incorporates or accommodates the 12-step model for clients who find it beneficial, but it is not a strictly 12-step program. No mention of SMART Recovery or Celebrate Recovery is made.
No, the program is not faith-based. However, its "5-Lane Approach" includes a Spiritual Lane, which focuses on helping clients find purpose and connection through non-denominational practices like mindfulness and meditation, adaptable to any belief system.
The facility opened in 2021.
Cost & Admission
Find answers about costs, insurance, and what's required for admission.
Costs vary based on insurance coverage and the level of care required. For self-pay clients, the estimated cost is around $40,000 per month. It is best to call for a free benefits check and precise pricing.
Yes, they accept most major private health insurance plans. They also accept cash/self-payment. They do not accept Medicare or Medicaid.
No, detox services are not provided on-site. Clients requiring medical detoxification will need to complete it at a partner facility before admission. The admissions team can help coordinate this process.
Yes, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) is part of their comprehensive and integrated care model and is used when clinically appropriate to support recovery from substance use disorders.
Daily Life & Rules
Details on living arrangements, what to bring, and facility policies.
Length of stay is based on individual clinical needs. They offer both short-term residential programs (less than 30 days) and long-term programs (30 days or more).
The living quarters are designed to feel like a comfortable, single-story hotel. Yes, all clients in the residential program receive a private room with a private, en-suite bathroom.
No, it is an open campus. The facility is not locked, which fosters an atmosphere of mutual trust and encourages clients to take personal responsibility for their recovery journey.
Yes to both. Clients are generally allowed to use personal electronics like phones and laptops, and Wi-Fi is provided. Smoking and vaping are permitted in designated outdoor areas.
Bring: Comfortable clothing, modest swimwear, alcohol-free personal hygiene items, prescription meds in original bottles, ID and insurance card, and personal comfort items.
Leave at Home: Any drugs/alcohol, weapons, aerosol sprays, revealing clothing, and products containing alcohol (e.g., mouthwash). Limit valuables.
Support, Staff & Community
Information on the care team, family involvement, and peer environment.
Care is provided by a multidisciplinary team that includes psychiatrists (MD), medical doctors (DO), nurses, and master's-level counselors and therapists.
The program is co-ed for adults (26-64) and young adults (18-25). The facility is a mental health center that treats dual diagnosis, so you will be in a diverse community of peers facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, and substance use. The clientele typically has private insurance or can self-pay.
Family involvement is a core component of treatment. The center offers family therapy, couples counseling, and an Intensive Family Program. While specific on-site visitation schedules are not detailed, this strong emphasis on family participation suggests that connection and communication with loved ones is supported and structured within the therapeutic process.
Yes, a robust aftercare program is available. This includes relapse prevention planning, family follow-up counseling, online aftercare options, private online alumni groups, and alumni events to ensure continuous support after treatment completion.
Payment & Cost Information
Insurance Accepted
The Sylvia Brafman Center accepts most major private PPO insurance plans. They do not accept Medicaid or Medicare. Contact their admissions team for a free, confidential benefits check to confirm your coverage.
Self-Pay Estimates
For clients paying out-of-pocket, the following is an estimate. Please call to confirm exact pricing and discuss payment options.
- Residential Program:~ $40,000 / month
Accepted Private Insurance Providers May Include:
This is a partial list. The best way to confirm coverage is to contact their admissions team.
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
United Healthcare
UMR
NYSHIP
And Many More
