About
About Arms Acres Inc MSW IP
Arms Acres MSW IP refers to the master-level social-work-staffed inpatient track within the broader Arms Acres facility in Carmel Hamlet, Putnam County, New York. The 191-bed facility sits on a tranquil 54-acre Putnam County site and provides medically supervised inpatient detox, residential rehabilitation, and connected outpatient services for adults across the Northeast. The program is Joint Commission accredited and licensed by New York State.
The MSW-led clinical track ensures patients receive ongoing assessment, psychosocial intervention, and discharge planning from master’s-level clinicians throughout their stay. Detox is supervised by a multidisciplinary team of physicians, psychiatrists, nurses, and social workers, and patients move from acute stabilization into adult rehabilitation grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, and Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy. Medication-assisted therapy is available when clinically indicated, particularly for patients with opioid or alcohol use disorders.
Arms Acres serves a clinically diverse population: adults, veterans, DUI/DWI clients, and patients with co-occurring conditions including bipolar disorder, eating disorders, and severe anxiety disorders. The DUI/DWI specialty reflects the facility’s engagement with patients whose addiction has resulted in legal consequences and who often need structured residential care integrated with court-ordered compliance reporting. The program’s ability to serve patients with significant psychiatric comorbidity differentiates it from many facilities that cannot accept dual-diagnosis admissions.
Specialty programming includes equine therapy, fitness and recreation, and on-site psychiatric services. The campus also hosts a clinical internship program, signaling Arms Acres’ role as a training site within the regional behavioral health workforce. Insurance accepted includes Medicaid and most major commercial plans. Admissions run through the 24/7 intake line at 888-227-4641, where coordinators verify coverage, discuss length of stay, family programming, and transportation. Alumni and recovery coach services help bridge the inpatient experience into long-term recovery, with step-down outpatient sites available in Carmel, Queens, and the Bronx.
- 191-bed capacity on 54-acre residential campus providing space for comprehensive medical detox
- 24/7 operation enabling immediate admission for patients in withdrawal crisis
- Joint Commission accredited with specialized methamphetamine detox protocols
- On-site psychiatric services for co-occurring bipolar disorder and severe anxiety during detox
- Leadership from former Conifer Park detoxification clinical director