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Substance Use Treatment · Brooklyn, New York

Kings County Hospital Center OP R

Medical Detox Outpatient Program
Address
591 Kingston Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11203
Accredited by
Joint Commission (JCAHO)
Available
24/7 admissions
Kings County Hospital Center OP R - drug and alcohol detox center in Brooklyn, NY

About

About Kings County Hospital Center OP R

Medical detox represents the most intensive level of withdrawal management — a structured clinical process designed to address physical dependence before longer-term treatment begins. Kings County Hospital Center OP R, situated at 591 Kingston Avenue in Brooklyn, NY, provides that level of care alongside an outpatient program, positioning it as a resource for people whose withdrawal needs require medical oversight as well as those stepping down into less intensive treatment. The center holds Joint Commission accreditation and carries an Opioid Treatment Program certification, placing it within a recognized framework for managing opioid dependence.

The center’s two levels of care serve meaningfully different points in the recovery process. Medical detox addresses the acute physiological phase of stopping substance use, while the outpatient program allows people to continue treatment without interrupting their broader lives. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is part of the therapeutic approach, giving patients structured tools for recognizing and redirecting patterns tied to substance use.

Trauma, PTSD, and co-occurring mental health disorders are treated alongside substance use — conditions that frequently complicate withdrawal and early recovery. Addressing those conditions in the same setting matters practically: it reduces the disruption of moving between providers during a period that is already difficult.

Payment options span Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, self-pay, sliding-scale fees, financial assistance, and state insurance — a range that removes cost as an automatic barrier for many people seeking detox or withdrawal management in Brooklyn.

  • Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) certification supporting medically supervised opioid withdrawal management
  • Joint Commission (JCAHO) accreditation — a nationally recognized quality benchmark for substance use treatment
  • Dual-diagnosis capable: treats Trauma/PTSD and co-occurring disorders alongside substance use
  • Serves specialized populations including veterans, pregnant women, seniors, and deaf/hard-of-hearing individuals
  • Broad payment access: Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, sliding scale, financial assistance, and state insurance all accepted

Treatment

What this center treats and how

Levels of care
Medical Detox Outpatient Program
Conditions
Trauma / PTSD Co-Occurring Disorders / Dual Diagnosis
Methods
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Populations
Veterans Pregnant Women Seniors / Older Adults Men Women HIV/AIDS Support Deaf / Hard Of Hearing Court-Ordered
Languages
English

Location

Where it is

591 Kingston Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11203 Get directions

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Medical Detox and Outpatient Withdrawal Management in Brooklyn

Medical detox is the clinical starting point for people whose bodies have become physically dependent on substances — a process focused on managing withdrawal safely under medical oversight. Kings County Hospital Center OP R provides this level of care in Brooklyn, NY, making it accessible to people who need structured withdrawal management before transitioning to less intensive treatment.

Following or alongside detox, the center's outpatient program allows patients to engage in ongoing treatment while maintaining their daily responsibilities. This two-tier structure — medical detox feeding into an outpatient program — reflects a continuum approach to withdrawal and early recovery rather than a single episode of care.

Co-Occurring Disorders and Trauma-Informed Care

Substance use and mental health conditions routinely intersect, and Kings County Hospital Center OP R addresses both. The center treats co-occurring disorders and dual-diagnosis presentations, as well as Trauma and PTSD — conditions that are common among people seeking detox and that can directly affect how withdrawal unfolds.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is part of the therapeutic framework, offering patients a structured method for examining the thought patterns and behaviors connected to substance use. Treating co-occurring mental health concerns within the same program avoids the fragmentation that can occur when patients are referred elsewhere for psychiatric support.

Who the Program Serves

Kings County Hospital Center OP R serves a wide range of people seeking detox and withdrawal management in Brooklyn. The program extends to veterans, pregnant women, seniors and older adults, men, women, individuals with HIV/AIDS support needs, people who are deaf or hard of hearing, and those enrolled in court-ordered treatment.

This breadth of populations served means that people with distinct clinical or social circumstances — circumstances that can complicate placement at other programs — have a pathway into medically supervised care at this center.

Payment Options for Detox and Outpatient Treatment

Financing detox treatment is a practical concern for many families making urgent decisions. Kings County Hospital Center OP R accepts Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, and state insurance, and also works with patients through self-pay arrangements, a sliding-scale fee structure, and financial assistance.

For people without comprehensive insurance coverage, the combination of sliding-scale pricing and financial assistance means that cost alone is less likely to be the obstacle standing between someone in withdrawal and medically supervised care. Prospective patients can reach the center directly at (718) 245-2623 to discuss their specific situation.

Cost & Credentials

What's covered and who vouches for it

Payment options
Medicaid Medicare Private Insurance Self-Pay / Cash Sliding Scale Financial Assistance State Insurance
Accreditations
Joint Commission (JCAHO) Opioid Treatment Program (OTP)

Common questions

FAQs About Kings County Hospital Center OP R

Does Kings County Hospital Center OP R provide medical detox? +
Yes. Medical detox is one of the two levels of care at Kings County Hospital Center OP R in Brooklyn, NY. It is designed to address the acute physical phase of withdrawal under medical oversight. The center also provides an outpatient program for people at a less intensive point in treatment.
Is Kings County Hospital Center OP R certified as an Opioid Treatment Program? +
Yes. The center holds an Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) certification, which is a federally recognized designation for programs providing treatment for opioid dependence. It is also accredited by the Joint Commission (JCAHO).
What mental health conditions are treated alongside substance use? +
Kings County Hospital Center OP R treats co-occurring disorders and dual-diagnosis presentations, as well as Trauma and PTSD.
What therapy approaches does the center use? +
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is part of the therapeutic approach at Kings County Hospital Center OP R. CBT helps patients identify and change thought patterns and behaviors associated with substance use.
What insurance and payment options are accepted? +
The center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, and state insurance. Self-pay and cash arrangements are also accepted, and the program offers both sliding-scale fees and financial assistance for those who qualify.
Does the center serve veterans seeking detox or withdrawal management? +
Yes. Veterans are among the populations served at Kings County Hospital Center OP R. The program also serves pregnant women, seniors, men, women, people with HIV/AIDS support needs, individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, and those in court-ordered treatment.
Does the program treat pregnant women? +
Yes. Pregnant women are a population explicitly served by Kings County Hospital Center OP R. People with questions about specific program accommodations should contact the center directly at (718) 245-2623.
Is treatment available for people who are deaf or hard of hearing? +
Yes. Kings County Hospital Center OP R serves individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. For details about specific accommodations, contacting the center at (718) 245-2623 is the most direct route.
Where is Kings County Hospital Center OP R located? +
The center is located at 591 Kingston Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11203, in Kings County. It can be reached by phone at (718) 245-2623.
Does the center accept court-ordered patients? +
Yes. Kings County Hospital Center OP R serves individuals who are participating in court-ordered treatment, alongside the general populations it accepts across its medical detox and outpatient programs.

Services

Programs and specialties

Treatment type
Outpatient Outpatient detoxification Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization IOP Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment Aftercare recovery programs Alcohol Detoxification Benzodiazepines Detoxification Opioid Detoxification Routinely uses medication for detoxification
Payment
Cash or self-payment State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid Payment assistance (check with facility for details) Federal or any government funding for substance use programs Medicare Medicaid Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
Specialty
Mental health counseling for co-occurring disorders Group therapy Family therapy Marital/couples counseling Addiction recovery education Adult men Clients referred from the court/judicial system
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