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Whitney Young Health Treatment Center

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10 Dewitt Street
Albany, NY - 12207
(518) 465-4771
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Sliding Scale Service

Mission Statement

Whitney M. Young, Jr. Health Center's mission is to provide access to consistent quality healthcare without regard to income.

About Whitney Young Health Treatment Center

Whitney Young Health offers a continuum of outpatient services designed to foster recovery from addiction.
They offer Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT).
Whitney Young Health offers a sliding fee scale payment plan based on income and family size and also accepts insurance.
Opioid Treatment Program Hours:
Monday - Friday: 6:30am - 3:00pmDosing Hours:
Monday - Friday: 6:30am - 12:30pmSaturday: 6:30am - 10:30amOutpatient Clinic Hours:
Monday - Friday: 6:30am - 4:30pm


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 Albany, 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


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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 Whitney Young Health Treatment Center 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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