Brooklyn, NY

Serendipity John David Center

Program Length

30 days

Focus

This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions. You'll receive individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis, learn practical skills for recovery, and make new connections in a restorative environment.

Located in Brooklyn, New York, Serendipity helps adult men recover from substance use and reintegrate into society. Operated by New York Therapeutic Communities, Inc., this residential center offers structured inpatient care. It treats addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions while serving as a trusted alternative to incarceration for justice-involved individuals. The center uses evidence-based therapies like group counseling, individual therapy, behavioral therapy, and life skills training. The staff work closely with each resident to build a recovery plan that meets their personal needs. These therapies help men learn healthy coping strategies, change negative behaviors, and plan for a successful, drug-free future. Residents live in a stable, supportive environment with shared and personal living spaces. The center provides healthy meals, structured routines, and peer-based activities that promote recovery and personal growth. Group outings, daily responsibilities, and shared goals help men rebuild their lives in a positive, sober community.

Services

Key offerings grouped by category

Type of Care

Substance use treatment Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.)

Outpatient Residential/24-hour residential Intensive outpatient treatment Regular outpatient treatment Long-term residential Short-term residential

Opioid Medications used in Treatment

Buprenorphine used in Treatment

External Opioid Medications Source

In-network prescribing entity

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment

Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere

Type of Opioid Treatment

Buprenorphine maintenance Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere

Pharmacotherapies

Buprenorphine with naloxone Buprenorphine without naloxone Medications for HIV treatment Medication for mental disorders

Treatment Approaches

Anger management Brief intervention Cognitive behavioral therapy Contingency management/motivational incentives Community reinforcement plus vouchers Motivational interviewing Relapse prevention Substance use disorder counseling Trauma-related counseling Telemedicine/telehealth therapy 12-step facilitation

Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public)

Private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation

State Substance use treatment agency

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted

Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs Medicaid Private health insurance Cash or self-payment State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Payment Assistance Available

Payment assistance (check with facility for details) Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)

Special Programs/Groups Offered

Adult men Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders Clients who have experienced trauma

Assessment/Pre-treatment

Comprehensive substance use assessment Interim services for clients Outreach to persons in the community Screening for tobacco use Screening for substance use

Testing

Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing Drug or alcohol urine screening TB screening

Transitional Services

Aftercare/continuing care Discharge Planning Naloxone and overdose education Outcome follow-up after discharge

Recovery Support Services

Self-help groups Housing services Assistance with obtaining social services Recovery coach Mentoring/peer support Employment counseling or training

Other Services

Treatment for gambling disorder

Education and Counseling Services

HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis Substance use disorder education Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling Individual counseling Group counseling Family counseling Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.)

Facility Smoking Policy

Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted

Children/Adolescents

Sex Accepted

Male

Exclusive Services

Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients

Language Services

Spanish Other languages (excluding Spanish)

Other Languages

Russian

Facility Vaping Policy

Vaping permitted in designated area

Ancillary Services

Case management service Social skills development Suicide prevention services

Contact Information

Address

2071 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11233

Phone

(718) 398-0096

Contact

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