Helping recovery

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Treatment options designed to bring your whole life into the light.

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Join a strong community recovering together

Our treatment programs are designed to help you beat addiction and strengthen capabilities so you can rejoin your community. From clinicians and medical providers to our staff of dedicated professionals, we come together to support you on your journey to recovery.

We also recognize that difficult life experiences and ongoing life stressors contribute to dependence on substances.  Our commitment is to provide care in environments, and through relationships, that are predictable, collaborative and safe.
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2020 Update: We are open and accepting admissions in our outpatient and residential programs. See how we're handling the Covid-19 crisis.

Opioid Treatment Programs

Outpatient and residential programs designed to help each person, no matter where they're coming from, get the treatment they deserve from clinicians, caregivers and a community of people in every stage of recovery.

programs
Outpatient

MAINTENANCE

Outpatient medication assisted treatment program for clients who continue to work or care for their families

SHORT STAY

Maintenance 

6-9 month medication assisted treatment program in a supportive residential environment

LONG STAY

Abstinence 

18-month residential program designed to help adults with sustained histories of substance misuse taper to abstinence 

EXPECTANT MOTHERS

Pregnant Women & Infants

6-9 month residential program focused on helping expectant mothers and their babies

Dual

Recovery 

Outpatient treatment that addresses both substance use disorder and mental health issues

Success stories

Ben, Outpatient Maintenance Program

When I came here I was a broken person full of hate, shame and guilt. At LESC, I started being able to forgive myself and deal with my issues without medicating them. LESC has helped me tremendously.

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Nicole, Short Stay Maintenance Program

I tested the waters at Short Stay and found out this treatment really was for me. I was broken when I arrived. I was physically sick with no hope. LESC has changed my life. I leave here Hep C free, with my GED, and a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor Trainee Certification.

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Peter, Long Stay Abstinence Program

After stays in 8 rehabs, I became a resident of Long Stay, where I got clean and have remained drug-free. Today I am VP of Marketing and Fundraising for LESC Foundation. I offer my story in the spirit of providing hope.

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Julie, Pregnant Women and Infants Program

I’m now a mother to all my children, including my 5-month-old Timothy who was born while I was in the program. Timothy will come to know his brothers and sisters now because we are a family again.

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John, Dual Recovery Services

My experience with dual recovery services changed me in a deep and meaningful way. All parts of the program, from the groups to the therapist and the psychiatrist, helped me understand how to be responsible for my own recovery.

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a little about us

For over 58 years, the Lower Eastside Service Center has been helping New Yorkers address opioid dependency through a complete range of treatment and care options. We believe treating the whole person, not just their addiction, achieves a lasting result.

About Us

A Holistic Approach

Opioid Treatment
Vocational Training
Supportive Housing

Since 1959, we have successfully helped millions of people with substance use disorders using proven recovery practices designed to treat the whole person.  

your recovery will be in good hands

60+

Years Of
Experience

2M+

Client Visits
To Date

290K

Client Services
Per Year

240+

Recovery
Specialists

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Employment opportunities at LESC let you make a difference with hands-on treatment programs and direct access to the expertise of seasoned professionals. We'll also welcome you as an intern or volunteer. How will you contribute?

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