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YMCA Counseling Service - South Shore Center

Bay Shore, NY

SAMHSA Verified Outpatient MAT Dual Dx Telehealth

Outpatient · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth center · in Bay Shore, NY · Accepts Medicaid · Medicare · Private · Serves adolescents, seniors, trauma survivors.

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About YMCA Counseling Service - South Shore Center

The YMCA of Greater New York has been providing comprehensive services to the Staten Island community since 1980. Counseling Service serves whole families and offers a range of programs for young children (5-17), teens (12-18), and adults (18 and older).
They welcome all people who have been affected by alcohol and drug use and use proven methods to partner with families in recovery. Their youth services help children understand they are not the cause of their family member's addiction and helps them learn how to process and cope. They use age appropriate strategies and work to decrease risk factors while increasing protective factors.
Their teen substance use recovery services target teens who are "at-risk" for developing a substance use disorder, as well as those who are currently using drugs and/or alcohol. They work with teens to build individual strengths and gain the necessary building blocks for success in school and growing to their full potential.
The YMCA's Counseling Service offers many specialized services to meet clients where they are. They offer prevention and early intervention programs, anger management for teens, medication-assisted treatment, peer services, trauma services, a women's group, parenting skills classes, drug checking kits, and more.

Classified as outpatient mental health facility. private non-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use treatment, mental health treatment.

This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: April 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

Quick Facts

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA.

Level of care
Outpatient · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth
Service settings
Outpatient
Therapy approaches
Cognitive behavioral therapy, Cognitive remediation therapy, Couples/family therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Age groups
Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors
Special populations
Young adults, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
Medications used
Chlorpromazine, Fluphenazine, Haloperidol, Perphenazine, Aripiprazole, Clozapine, Lurasidone, Olanzapine, Olanzapine/Fluoxetine combination, Paliperidone + 5 more
Emergency services
Psychiatric emergency onsite services
Facility operation
Private non-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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Medicaid
Medicare
Private insurance
TRICARE / VA
Self-pay / Cash
Sliding scale

Full list from SAMHSA: County or local government funds; Community Mental Health Block Grants; Medicare; Medicaid; Other State funds; Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment; State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds

Contact & Location

Address

1448 5th Avenue, Bay Shore, NY 11706

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Facility direct line

718-948-3232

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does YMCA Counseling Service - South Shore Center accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, YMCA Counseling Service - South Shore Center accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific NY Medicaid plan. Call 718-948-3232 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does YMCA Counseling Service - South Shore Center offer?
This facility offers: Outpatient, MAT, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: Outpatient. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Mental health treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
Does YMCA Counseling Service - South Shore Center have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Young adults, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI).
What therapy methods does YMCA Counseling Service - South Shore Center use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Cognitive behavioral therapy, Cognitive remediation therapy, Couples/family therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy.
How do I start treatment at YMCA Counseling Service - South Shore Center?
Call the facility directly at 718-948-3232 for an intake assessment. Our free 24/7 helpline (+1 (205) 973-2878) can also help you compare programs, verify insurance, and navigate options. No physician referral is required.
Is treatment confidential?
Yes. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) provides strict confidentiality protections for substance use treatment records — stricter than HIPAA. Records cannot be disclosed without written consent, even to family, employers, or law enforcement.
What happens when you call? (general intake process)

Most treatment centers follow a 4-step intake: (1) confidential assessment — substance history, mental health, insurance, preferences (protected by 42 CFR Part 2); (2) insurance verification — facility contacts your plan to confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs; (3) level-of-care recommendation — clinical staff match you to detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient based on severity; (4) admission typically within 24–48 hours. Timing varies by facility and bed availability.

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Sources & References

  • SAMHSA — Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Source of facility programs, services, and accepted payments.
  • SAMHSA — NSDUH, 2023.
  • CMS — Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
  • 42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records.

Facility data last synced: April 2026. Editorial policy.

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