First of its Kind on Long Island and Second in New York State

Capacity to Serve 25 Young Adults Ages 18-25

The New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) today announced the opening of a new young adult residential addiction treatment program in Brentwood, operated by Outreach Development Corporation. This is a 25-bed program with services focused on young adults ages 18-25. OASAS provided more than $5.2 million in capital funding for this project and is also providing $1 million in annual operational funding.

“Young people are facing significant changes in their lives, which can put them at higher risk for developing a substance use disorder and can also create barriers to finding help and support,” OASAS Commissioner Dr. Chinazo Cunningham said. “Specialized programs can provide the unique type of support that young adults need, and treatment services designed with this in mind have shown to be more successful in helping them reach their goals.”

This program offers services specifically geared towards young people, including those that emphasize family engagement, as well as life skills and employment skills development. Since young adults are a distinct development phase, staffing and treatment services are designed with this in mind to provide a balance of structure, autonomy, and connection.

New York State has 6 residential programs designed for those under 18, and more than 220 residential programs to serve adults of any age. Residential programs are designed for those in need of more support in their recovery, and who may need a 24-hour residential setting to be able to participate in treatment. These programs provide group support, skills development to support independent living, and other resources to promote recovery. 

The New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports oversees one of the nation’s largest systems of addiction services with approximately 1,700 prevention, treatment, harm reduction, and recovery programs serving over 731,000 individuals per year. This includes the direct operation of 12 Addiction Treatment Centers where our doctors, nurses, and clinical staff provide inpatient and residential services to approximately 8,000 individuals per year.

New Yorkers struggling with an addiction, or whose loved ones are struggling, can find help and hope by calling the state’s toll-free, 24-hour, 7-day-a-week HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369) or by texting HOPENY (Short Code 467369).

Available addiction treatment including crisis/detox, inpatient, residential, or outpatient care can be found on the NYS OASAS website.