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Hospital Program · Brooklyn, New York

One Brooklyn Health System Interfaith Medical Center

Medical Detox Residential Treatment Outpatient Program Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
Address
121 Dekalb Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11201
Accredited by
CARF, Ncqa
Available
24/7 admissions

About

About One Brooklyn Health System Interfaith Medical Center

One Brooklyn Health System Interfaith Medical Center is a hospital program located at 121 Dekalb Avenue in Brooklyn, New York (Kings County), operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The facility runs a dedicated detox unit — detailed at tbh.org — and is accredited by both CARF and NCQA, credentials that reflect consistent standards of clinical quality. For individuals or families in need of immediate withdrawal management, this is a hospital-level resource in the heart of Brooklyn.

The center’s confirmed levels of care include medical detox, residential treatment, an outpatient program, and an intensive outpatient program (IOP). This full continuum means patients can move from medically supervised detox directly into a higher or lower level of structured care without having to transfer to an entirely different facility. The facility also holds an Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) certification, indicating credentialed capacity for opioid-specific treatment within its clinical framework.

Clinically, the program addresses co-occurring disorders and dual diagnosis alongside substance use, and incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a therapeutic method. Trauma and PTSD are recognized conditions treated here, which is relevant for patients whose substance use is intertwined with unresolved trauma. The dual diagnosis focus means medical detox at this facility is not approached in isolation from a patient’s broader mental health picture.

Interfaith Medical Center serves a notably broad range of populations: veterans, pregnant women, young adults, seniors, men, women, individuals with HIV/AIDS, deaf and hard-of-hearing patients, and those with court-ordered treatment requirements. Services are available in 16 languages, making the program accessible across Brooklyn’s diverse communities. Payment options include Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE, private insurance, state insurance, self-pay, and financial assistance — covering the widest practical range of financial situations for people making urgent treatment decisions.

  • Hospital-based medical detox unit operating 24/7, offering a higher level of medical oversight than standalone residential detox centers
  • CARF- and NCQA-accredited hospital program with Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) certification
  • Full continuum of care — medical detox, residential treatment, outpatient, and IOP — within a single system
  • Treats co-occurring disorders and trauma/PTSD alongside detox, with CBT integrated into the clinical approach
  • Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE, private insurance, state insurance, self-pay, and financial assistance — among the broadest payment access in Brooklyn

Treatment

What this center treats and how

Levels of care
Medical Detox Residential Treatment Outpatient Program Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
Conditions
Trauma / PTSD Co-occurring Disorders / Dual Diagnosis
Methods
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Populations
Veterans Pregnant Women Young Adults (18-25) Seniors / Older Adults Men Women Hiv/aids Support Deaf / Hard Of Hearing Court-ordered
Languages
English Chinese (mandarin) French German Hmong Italian Japanese Korean Arabic Polish Portuguese Russian Spanish Tagalog Vietnamese Farsi / Persian

Location

Where it is

121 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11201 Get directions

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Medical Detox and Withdrawal Management in Brooklyn, NY

One Brooklyn Health System Interfaith Medical Center operates a dedicated detox unit within a full hospital infrastructure at 121 Dekalb Avenue in Brooklyn. For individuals facing acute withdrawal, a hospital-based setting provides a level of medical oversight that outpatient and standalone residential programs cannot replicate. The facility runs around the clock — 24 hours a day, every day of the week — which matters for patients who need immediate access to medically supervised withdrawal management rather than a scheduled intake appointment.

The facility holds an Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) certification, reflecting credentialed clinical capacity for opioid-related care. Dual accreditation from CARF and NCQA further distinguishes this program as one that meets independently verified standards of quality — not just state licensure minimums. For families researching detox options in Brooklyn or Kings County, this combination of hospital-level care and formal accreditation represents a meaningful clinical benchmark.

Levels of Care: From Inpatient Detox to Intensive Outpatient

Interfaith Medical Center offers a confirmed continuum of addiction treatment levels: medical detox, residential treatment, outpatient program, and intensive outpatient program (IOP). This structure allows clinical staff to step patients down from medically supervised detox into the appropriate next level of care without requiring a facility transfer — a practical advantage for patients whose condition stabilizes and who are ready to engage in structured outpatient programming.

The IOP option is particularly relevant for individuals who have completed a detox or residential phase and need continued support while returning to daily responsibilities. Having these levels of care available under one system, backed by a hospital's clinical resources, is a differentiating factor compared to freestanding detox-only programs in the region.

Dual Diagnosis Treatment and Trauma-Informed Detox Care

Interfaith Medical Center's program addresses co-occurring disorders and dual diagnosis, recognizing that substance use and mental health conditions frequently present together. Trauma and PTSD are explicitly listed among the conditions treated, which is clinically significant — withdrawal management that ignores underlying trauma can undermine long-term outcomes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is integrated as a therapeutic method within the program's approach.

For patients whose addiction history intersects with trauma, court involvement, or complex medical circumstances — including those living with HIV/AIDS — the facility's breadth of recognized conditions and populations served reflects a program designed to handle clinical complexity, not just straightforward detox cases.

Who Is Eligible and How to Pay for Detox at Interfaith Medical Center

The detox program at Interfaith Medical Center serves a wide range of adults, including veterans, pregnant women, young adults (18–25), seniors, and individuals who are court-ordered into treatment. Deaf and hard-of-hearing patients are also among the populations specifically served, and services are available in 16 languages — reflecting the demographic reality of Brooklyn's communities.

Payment options are extensive: Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE, private insurance, state insurance, self-pay and cash, and financial assistance are all accepted. For individuals making a same-day decision about entering a detox program, this breadth of accepted payment sources reduces a common barrier. To confirm availability and discuss intake, contact the facility directly at (718) 240-5000.

Cost & Credentials

What's covered and who vouches for it

Payment options
Medicaid Medicare Private Insurance TRICARE Self-pay / Cash Financial Assistance State Insurance
Accreditations
CARF Ncqa Opioid Treatment Program (OTP)

Common questions

FAQs About One Brooklyn Health System Interfaith Medical Center

Does Interfaith Medical Center offer medical detox? +
Yes. One Brooklyn Health System Interfaith Medical Center operates a dedicated medical detox unit as a confirmed level of care. The facility is a hospital program running 24 hours a day, seven days a week, providing medically supervised withdrawal management in Brooklyn, NY.
What levels of care are available at Interfaith Medical Center's addiction program? +
The confirmed levels of care include medical detox, residential treatment, outpatient program, and intensive outpatient program (IOP). This continuum allows patients to transition between levels of care within the same hospital system as their clinical needs change.
Is Interfaith Medical Center's detox program accredited? +
Yes. The facility holds accreditation from both CARF and NCQA. It also carries an Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) certification. These credentials reflect independent, third-party verification of the program's clinical standards.
Does Interfaith Medical Center treat co-occurring mental health conditions alongside detox? +
Yes. The program treats co-occurring disorders and dual diagnosis, as well as trauma and PTSD. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is among the confirmed therapeutic methods used in the program.
What insurance does Interfaith Medical Center accept for detox? +
The facility accepts Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE, private insurance, state insurance, self-pay and cash, and financial assistance. Patients are encouraged to call (718) 240-5000 to confirm current coverage and discuss specific insurance situations.
Does Interfaith Medical Center accept veterans for detox treatment? +
Yes. Veterans are among the confirmed populations served. The facility also accepts TRICARE as a payment method, which is the health insurance program commonly used by military service members and their families.
Can pregnant women receive detox treatment at Interfaith Medical Center? +
Yes. Pregnant women are listed among the specific populations the facility serves. Given that withdrawal management during pregnancy carries significant medical complexity, hospital-based detox is particularly appropriate in this situation.
Is Interfaith Medical Center's detox program available for court-ordered patients? +
Yes. Court-ordered individuals are among the confirmed populations served by the program. Families or legal representatives seeking placement for a court-ordered patient can contact the facility at (718) 240-5000.
What languages are available at Interfaith Medical Center's detox and treatment program? +
Services are available in 16 languages, including Spanish, French, Arabic, Mandarin, Russian, Portuguese, Korean, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Polish, Italian, German, Japanese, Hmong, Farsi/Persian, and English. This multilingual capacity reflects the facility's ability to serve Brooklyn's diverse population.
Where is Interfaith Medical Center's detox unit located? +
The facility is located at 121 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11201, in Kings County. It can be reached by phone at (718) 240-5000, and program information is available at tbh.org.

Services

Programs and specialties

Treatment type
Hospital inpatient Inpatient medical detox and stabilization Alcohol Detoxification Benzodiazepines Detoxification Opioid Detoxification Methamphetamines detoxification Routinely uses medication for detoxification
Payment
Cash or self-payment State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid Medicare Medicaid
Specialty
Mental health counseling for co-occurring disorders Group therapy Family therapy Addiction recovery education Pregnant/postpartum women Adult men
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