Family Care- NARCO Freedom

Neighborhood & Family Health Center Clinics

MEDICAL SERVICES

Narco Freedom became one of the first free standing methadone programs to have primary care capabilities in 1992. The medical program offers an array of medical services that includes state-of-the-art Immunology, Pediatric, Allergy, Immunization, Prenatal, Optometry and Podiatry.

Patients are welcomed into a warm, caring atmosphere where little waiting is required before seeing their physician. They are able to maintain a regular provider with whom they feel comfortable and have established confidence and rapport.

A unique aspect of the primary care program is the Case Management component. This unit provides supportive counseling and linkage to entitlements, psychosocial referrals, and follow-up.

Outreach to community residents and program participants has enabled this clinic to grow rapidly. The clinic's caring and compassionate environment has enabled the program to maintain ongoing relationships with their patients.

The program has received excellent reviews from the U.S. Bureau of Primary Health Care, New York State Department of Health, New York State Immunization Campaign, NYS AIDS Institute, and other regulatory inspectors.

The staff of the Center includes a Board Certified Immunologist/ASAM approved Medical Director, Board Certified Pediatricians, Internists, Allergist, Podiatrist, Child and Adult Optometrists, Certified Nurse Practitioners, Nurse Midwife, Physician's Assistants, RNs, LPNs, Medical Assistants, Medical Records staff, a CSW Case Manager and two Case Management Technicians and clerical support staff. More than 15,000 patients are now receiving health care from Neighborhood and Family Community Health Centers. Services are provided by culturally and linguistically appropriate staff in English and Spanish.

Borough Contact Person and contact information

Bronx - Dr. Ricardo Dunner, 324 E. 149th St., 718-665-4300
Brooklyn - Kemi Sosanya, 561 Court Street, 718-802-1111
Queens - Joyce Edwards, 37-18 34th St., 718-786-9609
Medical Director - Dr. Ricardo Dunner

Over 40 years of success

Some people appear to become addicted almost immediately, while others may use for years without apparent consequences. The question is critical for individuals wondering about their own use -- and the families, friends and employers who care about them.

Our Program

Early Intervention Counseling
Methadone Maintenance Treatment
Alcohol & Substance Abuse Treatment for Mothers
Support Groups for Patients & Family Members
Alcohol Abuse Treatment
12-Step Support Groups

Why Choose Us?

Since its inception, Narco Freedom and its affiliates have cared for thousands of addicts and their families; the current census is over 6,500 patients in treatment for alcohol and other drug addiction, and more than 30,000 patients, family members and community residents served through medical, mental health, case management, and other support programs.

Narco Freedom has extensive experience dealing with government agencies around licensing, rate setting, and compliance with regulations. The program is licensed by the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services and the Department of Health as an Article 28 facility; Article 31 license regulates mental health. The agency meets the requirements for licensing by the United States Drug Enforcement Agency, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Health Care Organizations.

Narco Freedom supports a full complement of service offerings to meet the needs of program participants. For example, Narco Freedom sponsors five methadone maintenance programs and three methadone to abstinence programs across the City. The Narco Freedom Methadone Maintenance Treatment component employs the "wrap around" model of care that increases continuity of care and protects vulnerable clients from "falling through the cracks".