Argus Community Inc MMW

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About Argus Community Inc MMW

Argus Community Inc operates the MMW program at 114-40 Van Wyck Expressway in South Ozone Park, Queens — a residential substance use and mental health treatment facility within Argus’s 50-plus-year continuum of care. SAMHSA records the program as providing medical detox and residential treatment, with services for veterans, men, women, people living with HIV/AIDS, and court-ordered clients. The facility treats substance use disorders, co-occurring disorders, mental health conditions, and trauma/PTSD. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is part of the clinical methodology, alongside substance use counseling and medication-assisted treatment.

Argus Community, Inc. was founded in 1968 and has grown into one of the longest-running healthcare programs in the NYC area, with a footprint that covers all five boroughs, Long Island, and Westchester County. The MMW site sits inside that broader network alongside the Elizabeth L. Sturz (ELS) Treatment Center, Faith Mission Alcohol Crisis Center, Harbor House I and II Intensive Residential Programs, the Mary S. Taylor Program, Prometheus I and II, and Striver House Intensive Residential Program. ARU Outpatient programming and DWI/DUI Screening and Assessment Services round out the addiction service line.

Leadership for the broader organization is led by Dr. Miriam Y. Vega, President and CEO. Argus describes its model as patient-centric and built around treating every individual with dignity — an orientation that fits its work with at-risk populations including people with histories of substance use, incarceration, chronic illness, and HIV. Beyond clinical treatment, Argus operates HIV Care Management, HIV/Hepatitis C testing, ACCESS money management, and education/vocational programming including Adult Basic Education, high-school educational support, intensive supported employment, and Pathways to Graduation.

The agency is a responsible steward of federal, state, and city funds and accepts Medicaid and state insurance per SAMHSA. The South Ozone Park residential site is part of a 24/7-supported, multi-program continuum; intake and program assignment are coordinated centrally through Argus Community at 718-322-3455 or via the agency’s main line at 718-401-5700.

On-site medical detox with residential treatment continuation at single Queens location
OASAS state certification for medically supervised withdrawal protocols
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) integrated with detox programming
Founded 1968 with established continuum from detox through outpatient services
Medicaid and state insurance acceptance for emergency detox admissions

Treatment

What this center treats and how

Levels of care: Medical Detox Residential Treatment
Conditions: Substance Use Disorders Mental Health Disorders Co-Occurring Disorders / Dual Diagnosis Trauma / PTSD
Methods: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Substance Use Counseling Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Populations: Veterans Men Women HIV/AIDS Support Court-Ordered
Languages: English
Facility: Intensive Residential Program Network 24/7 Support Line Multi-Borough Footprint (All 5 Boroughs, Long Island, Westchester) HIV/Hepatitis C Testing & Prevention Services

Location

Where it is

114-40 Van Wyck Expressway, South Ozone Park, New York 11420 Get directions

Medical Detox Programs and Withdrawal Management

Argus Community Inc MMW provides comprehensive medical detox services with 24/7 medical supervision for safe withdrawal management from alcohol, opioids, and other substances. Their OASAS-approved detox center utilizes evidence-based withdrawal protocols and FDA-approved medications to manage detox symptoms and medical complications during the withdrawal process.

The facility's medication-assisted treatment (MAT) program supports individuals undergoing opioid detox, providing medical stabilization before transitioning to residential treatment. This medically supervised detox approach ensures patient safety while addressing both physical withdrawal symptoms and co-occurring mental health conditions that may complicate the detox process.

Residential Treatment Following Detox

Following medical detox completion, patients can transition seamlessly into Argus Community's residential treatment program at the same South Ozone Park location. This residential rehab program builds upon detox stabilization through cognitive behavioral therapy, substance abuse counseling, and specialized programming for trauma, anger management, and domestic violence issues.

The residential component addresses underlying addiction patterns while patients remain in a medically supervised environment. Dr. Miriam Y. Vega's clinical leadership ensures continuity of care from detox through residential programming, with specialized tracks for veterans, court-ordered individuals, and those with dual diagnosis conditions requiring extended medical oversight.

Location and Service Area Coverage

Located at 114-40 Van Wyck Expressway in South Ozone Park, Queens, Argus Community provides medical detox services to residents across all five NYC boroughs, Long Island, and Westchester County. The facility's Queens location offers accessible detox programming for urban populations requiring immediate withdrawal management and medical stabilization.

Transportation accessibility and Medicaid acceptance make emergency detox admissions feasible for individuals in crisis situations requiring same-day medical detox intervention. The facility's service area coverage ensures regional access to medically supervised detox and residential treatment services throughout the greater New York metropolitan area.

After Care

Continuing support

Care Management / Care Coordination Continuing Outpatient Counseling (ARU) Vocational and Educational Support Housing and Re-Entry Services

Cost & Credentials

What's covered and who vouches for it

Payment options: Medicaid State Insurance

Common questions

FAQs About Argus Community Inc MMW

What types of medical detox does Argus Community provide? +

Argus Community offers medical detox for alcohol, opioids, and other substance use disorders with 24/7 medical supervision. Their OASAS-approved facility provides medically supervised withdrawal management with FDA-approved medications and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for safe detox protocols.

Does Argus Community accept Medicaid for detox services? +

Yes, Argus Community accepts Medicaid and state insurance for medical detox and residential treatment services. This coverage makes their medically supervised detox programs accessible for individuals requiring emergency withdrawal management.

Can I transition from detox to residential treatment at the same location? +

Yes, Argus Community provides both medical detox and residential treatment at their South Ozone Park facility. Patients can seamlessly transition from medically supervised detox to residential programming without changing locations or treatment teams.

What areas does Argus Community serve for detox services? +

Argus Community serves all five NYC boroughs, Long Island, and Westchester County from their Queens location. Their service area covers individuals throughout the greater New York metropolitan area requiring medical detox and withdrawal management.

Does the facility treat co-occurring disorders during detox? +

Yes, Argus Community treats co-occurring mental health disorders and trauma alongside substance use disorders during medical detox. Their dual diagnosis approach addresses both withdrawal symptoms and underlying mental health conditions requiring medical attention.

What medication-assisted treatment options are available during detox? +

Argus Community provides medication-assisted treatment (MAT) as part of their medical detox programming, particularly for opioid withdrawal management. Their medically supervised approach uses FDA-approved medications to manage withdrawal symptoms and support detox stabilization.

How long has Argus Community been providing detox services? +

Argus Community has been operating since 1968, providing decades of experience in medical detox and addiction treatment services. Their established continuum of care includes detox, residential treatment, and outpatient programming under consistent clinical leadership.

Who is eligible for medical detox at Argus Community? +

Argus Community serves men, women, veterans, court-ordered individuals, and those with dual diagnosis conditions requiring medical detox. They provide specialized programming for various populations including trauma survivors and individuals with HIV/AIDS support needs.