New Horizons offers prompt access to services for people suffering from alcohol or drug-related problems.  We offer confidential assessment service to assist the patient and/or referral agency in determining the presence and severity of alcohol or other psychoactive substance abuse or dependence.  At the same time, we provide recommendation and referral to the appropriate level of care. Appointments can be made by calling the appointment line numbers listed below.  Patients will be seen within 24 hours for emergent situations and within 72 hours for non-emergency appointments.

Appointment Line for Assessments	(607) 762-2901/3232	Days: Mon. - Fri.
Information/Assistance	(607) 762-2255	Hours: 7:00am - 4:00pm
Crisis Line	(607) 762-2257	24 Hours a day

Patients, family members, and referring sources may contact New Horizons at (607) 762-3232 during business hours to schedule an assessment or to discuss our treatment services.  During evening, and weekend hours, persons may call the detoxification unit at (607) 762-2255. 

Licensed professional staff working as an integrated team provide treatment at all levels of care. Team members include Board Certified Addictionists, Physicians, Psychologists, Nurses and Social Workers.

Services Offered

Assessment -New Horizons offers a prompt, confidential assessment service to assist the patient and/or referral agency in determining the presence and severity of alcohol or other psychoactive substance abuse or dependence.  Concurrently, we provide recommendation and referral to the appropriate level of care. Appointments can be made by calling the appointment line numbers listed above.  Patients will be seen within 24 hours for emergent situations and within 72 hours for non-emergency appointments.

Referral

24 Hour Emergency Crisis Intervention

Medically Managed Detoxification

Inpatient Treatment

Intensive Outpatient Treatment Including:

• Specialized women's treatment
• Specialized treatment for older persons

Family Program Including:

• Community Education programs
• Family and Employer Interventions
• Continuing Care
• Relapse Prevention

Medically Managed Detox:
Patients who need detoxification are treated in a medically managed level of care.   Detoxification is provided for alcohol, opiates, prescription drugs, and other substances.  Treat modalities include pharmacology, relaxation techniques, group and individual counseling, introduction to self help programs, family sessions, and education. Suboxone is prescribed in conjunction with other outpatient treatment program participation.  Patients see physicians and counseling staff for ongoing services.

Inpatient Treatment:
The inpatient unit provides acute, highly structured, goal oriented, short term treatment.   Treatment combines a 12 step philosophy with a variety of other treatment modalities.  Length of stay is variable, based on individual need.  Program features include group therapy, education, discussion, 12 step meetings, relaxation techniques, milieu therapy, family education and therapy.

Emergency admissions to both inpatient units are available twenty four hours a day.

Outpatient Services

The Outpatient Treatment Programs offer diversified levels of care, tailored to the individual patient.  Each patient is assigned to a clinical team that facilitates the treatment of each individual’s needs.  Our schedule is flexible and most patients are able to continue working while in this program.  More information about each level of care can be obtained by calling the main information line listed above.  The diversified levels of care include:

Intensive Outpatient (3 hrs. daily,4 days a week, Avg LOS 4 wks Morning Session Evening Session	Dual Disorders Program Dual Disorders IOP (2 hrs./Day, 4 days/wk Dual Disorders Step-Down Continued Care	Specialized Groups Recovery Management Codependency Groups Criminal Justice Group Beginner's Group Young Adult Group
Adolescent Services Intensive Outpatient Continued Care Individual Counseling	Continuing Care Intensive Step-Down Separate mens's & women's Step-Down tracks Separate men's & women's Aftercare tracks Individual Counseling

Insurance/Payment
New Horizons accepts most insurances and works closely with managed care companies to provide the most effective treatment to each patient in the least restrictive environment.

New Horizons
UHS Binghamton General Hospital
(607)762-3232