Medication-to-Abstinence at Su Casa: Rediscover Your Path Home
At LESC Su Casa, we understand that changing your life means changing your addictive behaviors. Our Long-Stay Medication-to-Abstinence Residence (MTAR) Program focuses on tapering off of a Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) regimen to help you find your way back to your family and community, where your heart truly belongs.
Unlike traditional addiction treatments, we take a uniquely holistic approach. All treatment plans are developed on an entirely individual basis. During your stay at Su Casa, you are medically tapered off opioids over the course of 12 to 18 months while receiving unwavering support and guidance every step of the way.
While residing at Su Casa, you’ll experience comprehensive healthcare:
• Primary care medical needs • Psychological and psychiatric care • On-site education to earn a high school diploma • Vocational Services • Supportive Housing Services
Our model borrows from bio-psycho-social, cognitive therapy, social learning, and behavior modification models to increase your life skills. At the same time, you can build up feelings of self-sufficiency and self-worth. Our structured environment is designed to produce lasting changes in addictive thinking and behavior, supporting a resilient recovery.
LESC Long-Stay Residential Treatment Center in New York City
Clients arrive at our program through various paths – voluntarily, family encouragement, or court orders. Many of our clients in the MTAR Program face homelessness or reside in shelters. We are committed to providing a lifeline to those who need it most. Regardless of how you come to us, our dedicated staff is committed to guiding you through tapering off opioids, re-establishing family bonds, and reintegrating into your community.
What to Expect From Our Long-Stay Residential Treatment Program
Because we take a whole-person approach to recovery at Su Casa, we help you see the underlying causes of your specific substance use disorder, including genetic factors, family history, trauma, and the influence of social environments. We'll review your behavior, social habits, and mental health needs to see how each contributes to your disorder. You'll also receive:
• Vocational training • Educational training • Relapse prevention training • Support from peer mentors • Group therapy programs (including anger management and domestic violence workshops)
The work we'll be doing together in our Long-Stay Medication-to-Abstinence Program will help you see yourself in new ways.
Our community harnesses the collective effort of residential clients and expert clinicians – all focused on creating positive outcomes for everyone living here. Our team includes:
• Physicians • Nurse Practitioners • Physician Assistants • Nurses • Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW) • Licensed Mastered Social Workers (MSW) • Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Use • Counselors (CASAC)
Our community fosters connections with shared meals, family visits, many learning opportunities, and entertainment. We're here to support your journey as you gradually taper off your MOUD program and gain the skills needed for a drug-free life.
Our community is your ally, standing by to help you take your recovery to the next level.
FAQs
Currently, MTAR is 12 to 18 months. Clients will work with their primary counselor on their treatment goals to determine what works best for them.
There is no set time with the tapering protocol. It is done “blind,” so timeframes vary between clients.
Authorization for overnight passes are made on an as-needed basis.
Group assignment is based on individualized needs and can vary from person to person.
Yes, if online classes are required for a client’s vocational rehabilitation, they will be permitted to take them.
To be eligible, you should currently be using or have a history of dependency on substances. If you've also experienced mild mental health issues alongside a substance use disorder, we offer psychiatric services. Additionally, if you're seeking support on behalf of a family member or loved one impacted by addiction, we’re here to help.
Our Mission is to meet the unique and changing needs of New Yorkers experiencing critical life problems with substance use disorder, mental illness, and associated homelessness, with a person-centered, strengths-based, and trauma-responsive approach to care. Using a wide-ranging health and human services network, we support their well-being and empower them to make healthy life choices.