Lower Eastside Service Center DRS/Substance Abuse Outpatient Clinic

Lower Eastside Service Center's residential treatment program provides comprehensive care for individuals struggling with opioid addiction and alcohol addiction. The program operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, ensuring clients have continuous access to support throughout their recovery process.

Treatment combines medication-assisted treatment options including methadone and buprenorphine with individual counseling sessions. The facility's harm reduction strategies acknowledge that recovery is a process, meeting clients where they are while working toward long-term sobriety goals within their recovery community.

The center provides specialized residential treatment services for pregnant women and infants, recognizing the unique challenges this population faces during addiction recovery. This program addresses both maternal substance abuse treatment needs and infant care requirements within a supportive residential environment.

Clinical staff understand the medical complexities of treating substance use disorders during pregnancy, particularly regarding medication-assisted treatment protocols. The program creates a foundation for both maternal recovery and healthy infant development within a structured recovery community setting.

Recovery extends beyond residential treatment through the center's supportive housing programs and vocational training services. These aftercare components help clients transition from residential treatment to independent living while maintaining connections to their recovery community.

Job training programs and vocational services address practical barriers to sustained recovery, while supportive housing provides stable living environments during early recovery phases. Additional services include HIV early intervention and Hepatitis C education, addressing health concerns that frequently impact individuals in recovery.

Under the clinical direction of Carol Deng, LCSW, SIFI, CASAC-Advanced, who serves as Interim VP and Chief Program Officer, the facility maintains CARF accreditation standards for addiction treatment services. This accreditation ensures adherence to established best practices in residential treatment and substance abuse care.

The center's location at 62 East Broadway positions it within Manhattan's Lower East Side, serving not only local residents but also individuals from the Bronx and broader New York areas seeking residential treatment. Since 1959, the facility has adapted its services to meet evolving needs within the recovery community while maintaining its commitment to comprehensive addiction treatment.