Find valuable resources, information, and frequently asked questions to remove any doubts or hesitations about seeking the help you need at LESC.
Taking the first steps to receive the addiction recovery services you need can seem impossible. We want to see our clients thrive in every way possible, so we walk alongside you every step of the way.
Below are some additional resources, information, and frequently asked questions to remove any doubts or hesitations about seeking the help you need from our team at LESC.
At LESC, we are always open and accepting new admissions. If you or a loved one are ready to start your journey to recovery, we’re here to help. Our outpatient and residential opioid and substance use treatment programs are taking on new clients. All you have to do is call or email us, and a trained intake counselor will help you understand your options and begin the same-day admissions process. Walk-ins are welcome.
Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Call us: 212-566-5372 (LESC)
Email us at: info@lesc.org
All other days and times:
Call us: 212-566-7931
You do not need to have insurance to enroll. What pays for the stay at Su Casa is Public assistance (HRA). You will need to be eligible to receive public assistance to cover the cost of treatment. If you are receiving SSI/SSD or other compensation monies, you will be required to pay for your treatment. The amount will be determined by the Entitlements department and will be based on the amount you receive monthly.
Yes, we have open beds available.
You will need to contact the intake department to begin the screening process. Requirements for eligibility are Opioid Use Disorder (Heroin, Fentanyl or Opioid pills) and you are looking to either be induced on Methadone, maintained or tapered off in a residential setting.
Yes, after 30 days and with the staff’s approval
You will be able to smoke outside of the facility with the staff’s approval.
If a person does not have a GED, they would need to take the test, pass it, and then would be awarded a GED.
If a person has a GED or high school diploma and wants a copy, they can send away for one through the Department of Education. Clients need to simply fill out the form, submit it, and if the Department of Education can successfully verify that the person has had a GED or High School diploma, they will send a copy to the requestor.
If you do not possess a copy of your birth certificate and were born in NYC, you can still obtain one. You will require a photo ID and should visit 125 Worth Street, New York City. The cost for a copy is approximately $18, and, in most cases, it will be issued on the same day. Be prepared to provide information such as your mother's and father's names, your birth name, your address, and the borough of the hospital where you were born.
Individuals without any form of identification will have to begin by obtaining a birth certificate. See above.
Entitlements Department staff will assist with information and guidance to obtain Medicaid upon enrollment in one of LESC’s treatment programs.
If individuals have an active Medicaid case, they can attend the HRA PA Center, and the Entitlements Department staff can call and have a card sent to them for NYS of health.
The Entitlements staff at LESC will inform and guide you through the process of acquiring these cards.
Contact us today to get answers to your questions and to get the help you need.
Lolita Silva-Vazquez
Chief Program Officer
Tel: 917-886-6754
Email: lsilvavazquez@lesc.org
Ligia Alonzo
Executive Assistant to President & CEO
Tel: 212-566-7931
Email: info@lesc.org