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Alcohol and Drug Council of Tompkins County

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201 East Green Street
Ithaca, NY - 14850
(607) 274-6288
Fax Number: (607) 274-6280
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About Alcohol and Drug Council of Tompkins County

The Alcohol & Drug Council of Tompkins County is a private, non-profit agency which provides information, education, counseling and referral services for area residents and organizations. The Alcohol & Drug Council of Tompkins County views alcoholism as a progressive, treatable disease with recognizable symptoms. By providing prevention, education and counseling services to individuals and families, the Council strives to provide people with the support necessary for sobriety and good health. Sliding fee scale.


Fees: Sliding fee scale.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do free rehab centers exist?

Yes, there are a number of free rehab centers in Ithaca, NY. These centers are typically funded by government grants, private donations, or a combination of both.

Who is eligible for free rehab?

Eligibility for free rehab varies depending on the center. However, most free rehab centers accept people who meet the following criteria:
- Are addicted to drugs or alcohol
- Have a low income or no insurance
- Are willing to commit to treatment

What services do free rehab centers offer?

Free rehab centers offer a variety of services, including:
- Medical detox
- Counseling and therapy
- Group support groups
- Vocational training
- Job placement assistance


How long does free rehab last?

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What is your current addiction that you are seeking help for? How long have you been addicted to it?

What is your current addiction that you are seeking help for? How long have you been addicted to it?

alcohol, 30 years

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Monday, January 4, 2021

alcohol, 30 years

Have you ever been to a rehab facility before? How was it? What did you pay for treatment? (Let us also know the name of the treatment center)

Have you ever been to a rehab facility before? How was it? What did you pay for treatment? (Let us also know the name of the treatment center)

no, able to pay privately

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Monday, January 4, 2021

no, able to pay privately

Do you have health insurance? Do you have a high deductible?

Do you have health insurance? Do you have a high deductible?

yes, yes, also have a friend who will help me finance in-patient detox treatment

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Monday, January 4, 2021

yes, yes, also have a friend who will help me finance in-patient detox treatment

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Free Rehab Centers in Nearby Cities

Since many of our rehab centers are sliding scale, we have provided the Federal Poverty Guidelines below. Visit the Alcohol and Drug Council of Tompkins County website listed above to see what the level is needed for free care based on your income from the sliding fee scale.

Federal Poverty Guidelines for 2024

Persons In Family Household Poverty Guideline Salary per year
1 $15,060
2 $20,440
3 $25,820
4 $31,200
5 $36,580
6 $41,960
7 $47,340
8 $52,720

*Alaska and Hawaii have different rates for HUD federal poverty guidelines.
These numbers above represent 100% of the Federal Poverty Rate. In order to get reduced or free treatment from some substance abuse centers, they use a sliding fee scale based on your income. When they use a sliding fee scale, the 100% rate can be different than 100%. In those cases, using for example a 200% federal poverty level, you will only need double the 100% number listed above to 200%.

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Important Definitions

Sliding Scale Treatment Fees that are variable based on the clients ability to pay. Fees are reduced for lower income persons or have less money due to high expenses.

Non-Profit Treatment Many non profit treatment programs are free or are lower cost due to the non profit organizations status.

Faith-Based Treatment Many religious organizations offer drug and alcohol recovery treatment at no cost as part of their ministry services. Many also offer payment assistance for those that qualify.

Medicaid Payment Assistance Medicaid often covers payment for alcohol and drug treatment. Medicaid coverage do differ by State. We provide recovery centers and programs that do accept Medicaid as payment for treatment.

Payment Assistance Payment assistance is available at a large group of treatment centers. We list this detail in the description. Payment assistance programs are often structured due to the situation. You will need to call the location to find out specific details on payment assistance programs.

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