South Shore Child Guidance Center – C.A.R.E. Center

Located in Freeport, New York, the South Shore Child Guidance Center – C.A.R.E. Center offers addiction treatment for adolescents and adults experiencing substance use disorder. Their program operates on an outpatient basis, making it possible for you to keep your regular life going while seeking treatment. If necessary, they can prescribe Vivitrol and Suboxone as part of a medication assisted treatment (MAT) program. These medications are carefully monitored and are used to help you detox and manage longer-term cravings and withdrawals.

Treatment involves extensive education on chemical dependency, which helps you understand the nature of addiction and the multiple effects that substance use has on your wellbeing and the wellbeing of those around you. You’ll receive individual and group therapy several times a week.

Individual counseling helps you get to the root causes of substance misuse. You’ll learn to identify unhealthy behavior patterns and practice new coping mechanisms that support sobriety. Group counseling provides a supportive and understanding environment to share your struggles and triumphs as you progress through treatment.

They also run a DWI Offenders program, which aims to educate those convicted of driving under the influence. You’ll learn about the dangers of driving while inebriated and the effects of substances on the body, and learn how to keep yourself and other drivers safe.

Something unique about the C.A.R.E. Center is the support they offer to the family members and loved ones affected by someone’s substance use disorder. They offer counseling for partners and children of those experiencing addiction.