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Step Toward Success

Buffalo, NY

SAMHSA Verified Inpatient Telehealth

Inpatient · Telehealth center · in Buffalo, NY · Accepts Medicaid · Private · Serves veterans, trauma survivors.

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Direct line to Step Toward Success: (716) 240-9120

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About Step Toward Success

Step Toward Success treats individuals recovering from substance use disorders through transitional living for those who have completed high-intensity treatment. The program provides peer-supported apartments for men, women, and parents with young children. They offer a trauma-informed approach that creates a strong recovery foundation.
They use a wraparound recovery approach with peer support, group counseling, and relapse prevention strategies. Clients work with care teams to set personal recovery goals. The program pairs modern therapies with trauma-informed care, helping residents rebuild confidence and smoothly transition into community life.
Residential care offers peer-connected apartments located in homes designed for a shared, supportive environment. Each residence features individual bedrooms, shared social areas, and easy access to transportation and community resources. The facility provides a safe, comfortable living space with nearby amenities, ensuring a nurturing atmosphere for focused recovery and renewed life.

Private non-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use 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
Inpatient · Telehealth
Service settings
Residential/24-hour residential, Long-term residential
Therapy approaches
Anger management, Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Contingency management/motivational incentives, Motivational interviewing, Matrix Model, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling
Age groups
Young Adults, Adults
Special populations
Adult women, Adult men, Seniors or older adults, Veterans, Members of military families, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders, Clients with HIV or AIDS, Clients who have experienced sexual abuse
Recovery supports
Self-help groups, Housing services, Assistance with obtaining social services, Employment counseling or training
Facility operation
Private non-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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

Full list from SAMHSA: Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs; Medicaid; Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment

Contact & Location

Address

2671 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14214

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Facility direct line

(716) 240-9120

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Step Toward Success accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Step Toward Success accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific NY Medicaid plan. Call (716) 240-9120 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Step Toward Success offer?
This facility offers: Inpatient, Telehealth. Service settings include: Residential/24-hour residential, Long-term residential. Primary focus: Substance use treatment.
Does Step Toward Success have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Adult women, Adult men, Seniors or older adults, Veterans, Members of military families, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders.
What therapy methods does Step Toward Success use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Anger management, Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Contingency management/motivational incentives, Motivational interviewing, Matrix Model, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Trauma-related counseling, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, 12-step facilitation.
How do I start treatment at Step Toward Success?
Call the facility directly at (716) 240-9120 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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