Bowery Residents Committee

About Bowery Residents Committee – New York, New York

Bowery Residents Committee or BRC is located in New York City, New York. They exist to restore hope and dignity to those struggling with behavioral issues and homelessness by providing opportunities for health and self-sufficiency. Their continuum of service include substance abuse recovery, mental health treatment and comprehensive housing services. They also provide workforce development and services for older adults and families. These services are personalized and well integrated, empowering you to reclaim your life from addiction, mental illness and substance.

Their substance abuse counseling and harm reduction services help men and women find lasting recovery from drug or alcohol addiction. Counseling includes both individual and group sessions that lets you address the root cause of your addiction and build coping mechanisms. In addition, you’ll receive support to enhance your personal growth and strengthen your recovery journey through counseling. This may include life skill training, vocational support and assistance with managing daily responsibilities.

They may provide users with clean syringes, safe consumption spaces, overdose education and access to health resources as part of their harm reduction addiction strategy during street outreach. This minimizes the risk associated with substance use while promoting health and safety. The client will then receive addiction treatment as part of their transition to a safer and more stable environment upon getting sheltered in one of BRC’s 3,000 housing units. BRC’s comprehensive mental health support and treatment prioritize severely and persistently mentally ill clients.

Some clients have co occurring substance abuse problems. Treatment usually involves proven therapeutic practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviews and more. Clients also participate in wellness activities like exercises, indoor recreation and nutritious meals. The program may involve psychiatric assessment, care coordination and crisis and medication management. Comments from past clients reflect a mixed experience. While some praised them for being friendly and attentive to needs, others were less pleased.

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