Phoenix House Lake Ronkonkoma

About this facility

Phoenix House is a dual-diagnosis treatment provider with several locations in the New York area offering residential and outpatient treatment to adults and teens who are struggling with addiction and co-occurring mental health. Their Lake Ronkonkoma location provides individualized and comprehensive residential treatment for adult men and women, with a specialized treatment program for veterans. Phoenix House offers strength-based, holistic treatment for addiction and underlying mental health disorders in a structured and healing environment. Skilled and compassionate clinicians provide assessments, individual and group counseling, co-occurring mental health treatment, case management, and discharge planning for clients. Phoenix House in Ronkonkoma offers adults a safe and supportive environment to focus on recovery with 3 different recovery programs. They offer a men’s and women’s residential program, as well as specialized programming with evidence-based treatment for veterans. Clients go through an initial medical and psychological assessment that will identify their unique treatment needs and provide them with a comprehensive treatment plan. Individually tailored treatment plans are designed to meet each individual’s treatment needs, and case management services provide regular monitoring to track progress and make adjustments accordingly. Clients will work toward their recovery goals with a team of qualified professionals that include licensed therapists, counselors, and trained medical staff who are committed to providing quality care in a supportive environment. Their highly structured dual-diagnosis program offers holistic, evidence-based treatment. Residential treatment may consist of individual and group therapy, peer support, parenting counseling and support, anger management, relapse prevention, and life skills training. They use proven methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and trauma-specific therapy as part of their programs. Experiential therapy methods may include creative activities led by a therapist, such as art, dance, or music therapy used to promote social and emotional well-being. In addition to evidence-based therapies, patients will also receive life skills, educational, and vocational training as part of their treatment to help with reintegration back into society and maintaining sobriety. Phoenix House also offers medication-assisted treatment (MAT) to clients who are struggling with physical dependency, which includes medications that can help manage and alleviate the physical symptoms of withdrawal such as methadone or suboxone. Their military community services program offers substance abuse and mental health treatment specifically designed to deal with suicide prevention, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and the unique needs of veterans, current military personnel, and their families. Phoenix House is active in engaging with the community, advocating for addiction and mental health treatment and recovery resources. After treatment, clients are connected to a strong alumni network, providing ongoing support and allowing them to stay connected, provide encouragement, and share experiences with others in recovery. Discharge planning can assist clients in finding outpatient support once they complete their residential program. Phoenix House in Lake Ronkonkoma is CARF accredited and accepts most major credit cards and insurance providers.