Ascendant NY

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Substance Use

Treatment Focus

This center treats substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Your treatment plan addresses each condition at once with personalized, compassionate care for comprehensive healing.

Residential

Primary Level of Care

Offering intensive care with 24/7 monitoring, residential treatment is typically 30 days and can cover multiple levels of care. Length can range from 14 to 90 days typically.

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Insurance

Provider's Policy

Please contact Ascendant NY for more information on verifying your insurance information. Ascendant does NOT accept Medicaid, Medicare, or any state funded insurance policies.

Ascendant New York offers a private and welcoming space for individuals seeking recovery from addiction and co-occurring mental health challenges. Located on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, just steps from Central Park, the center provides detox, residential, outpatient, and intensive outpatient services. Every aspect of care is tailored to meet clients’ unique needs, helping them rebuild their lives with compassion and respect.

Engage in Tailored, Relevant Treatment Sessions

At Ascendant, no two recovery journeys are the same. Treatment sessions are designed to reflect the real needs and experiences of clients, focusing on topics that resonate and provide practical tools for everyday life. Whether addressing trauma, strengthening family connections, or navigating personal challenges, Ascendant’s flexible approach ensures each session is meaningful, effective, and helps build resilience.

Benefit from a Discreet, Professional Setting

Ascendant’s Upper East Side brownstone provides a calm and private environment where clients can focus on their recovery without distractions. With a small census and personalized care, the program prioritizes privacy and attention to ensure each client feels supported throughout their treatment.

Receive Ongoing Support through Alumni Services

Recovery doesn’t stop when treatment ends. Ascendant’s alumni program keeps clients connected through weekly in-person and virtual groups, a dedicated app for sharing milestones and resources, and regular outings that encourage community and connection.

Heal in a Holistic and Comfortable Space

Ascendant integrates holistic care into its recovery approach, offering yoga, therapeutic massages, and other wellness practices that support physical and mental healing. Clients enjoy a discreet, fully equipped facility and curated outings that enrich their recovery experience while building sober, meaningful memories.

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Highlights from the Center

Highlights

These highlights are provided by and paid for by the center.

  • Holistic Approach

  • Perfect for Professionals

  • Private Rooms Available

  • 3+ Individual Sessions a Week

AT A GLANCE

Center Overview

Location
113 E. 60 St. New York NY 10022 View Map
Primary Focus
This center treats substance use disorders and co-occurring mental healt...

Treatment Focus

This center treats substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Your treatment plan addresses each condition at once with personalized, compassionate care for comprehensive healing.

Accreditation
Joint Commission

Joint Commission Accredited

The Joint Commission accreditation is a voluntary, objective process that evaluates and accredits healthcare organizations (like treatment centers) based on performance standards designed to improve quality and safety for patients. To be accredited means the treatment center has been found to meet the Commission's standards for quality and safety in patient care.

Typical Program Length
5 - 90 days
Founded in 2018
8 years in business
Occupancy
16-30 beds
Substance Use We Treat
Alcohol, Benzodiazepines, Chronic Relapse, Co-Occurring Disorders +9 More
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(877) 587-1093

Testimonial
Would recommend ascendant to anyone who needs medical treatment for a substance abuse problem wholeheartedly. Coming from the darkest moments of my life I look at Ascendant with nothing but gratitude and so happy I found them when I did.
CC
Christopher, Former Client
How to pay

Insurance Accepted

BlueCross BlueShield
United Healthcare
Aetna
Cigna
Optum
Provider's Policy: Please contact Ascendant NY for more information on verifying your insurance information. Ascendant does NOT accept Medicaid, Medicare, or any state funded insurance policies.
(877) 587-1093
Private Pay Option

Cash Pay Rates

Estimated Cash Pay Rate

Center pricing can vary based on program and length of stay. Contact the center for more information. Recovery.com strives for price transparency so you can make an informed decision.

If you are not using insurance, the pricing listed below is an estimate of the cash pay rate.
5 - 90 days
$3,500/day
(877) 587-1093
Find Safety, Stability, and Comfort in Medical Detox
Find Safety, Stability, and Comfort in Medical Detox
Ascendant’s medically-assisted inpatient detox program provides a safe and supportive environment with constant monitoring to ensure patient safety and comfort throughout the detox process. Each client undergoes a thorough assessment addressing physical, mental, and spiritual health to gain a comprehensive understanding of their substance use history. Once admitted, clients receive 24/7 attentive care, including regular assessments and tailored medications to manage withdrawal symptoms effectively and accelerate the detox process when possible. This personalized approach ensures stability and comfort as the body clears toxins, enabling clients to experience detox with dignity and ease before progressing to the next stage of recovery.
Strengthen the Recovery Journey in Residential Treatment
Strengthen the Recovery Journey in Residential Treatment
Clients in residential treatment stay in Ascendant’s upscale facility that remains a peaceful sanctuary despite the constant stir of the city. Inpatient mental health and drug rehab offer constant care, increased security, and easy access to a greater scope of services. Clients benefit from serene stability, 24/7 clinical care, individual and group therapy sessions, a holistic approach to care, and structured daily routines. Case managers organize activities for residential clients to explore New York as their playground.
Balance Recovery and Daily Life with Outpatient Care
Balance Recovery and Daily Life with Outpatient Care
Ascendant’s intensive outpatient program (IOP) provides a flexible yet comprehensive approach to addiction recovery, allowing clients to maintain their work and personal commitments while engaging fully in treatment. Available Monday through Thursday, the program offers a consistent and supportive schedule that includes 9 hours of weekly group therapy, individual therapy sessions, and regular drug and breathalyzer tests. Clients receive individualized treatment plans incorporating evidence-based therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and trauma-informed services. The program also emphasizes holistic care, offering experiential therapies, medication management, and aftercare planning to equip clients with the skills and support necessary for lifelong recovery.
Address Co-Occurring Mental Health Issues
Address Co-Occurring Mental Health Issues
For clients with conditions like anxiety and depression that commonly co-occur with substance use, Ascendant offers personalized integrative therapies that address the symptoms of each condition and how they affect one another. Treating these co-occurring conditions is crucial for addiction recovery, as self-medicating with drugs or alcohol to manage mental health symptoms often perpetuates the addiction cycle. They also provide comprehensive mental health medication management, ensuring that clients have access to necessary medications to support both recovery and mental wellness.

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Joint Commission Accredited

Joint Commission Accredited

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Staff

Meet Your Care Team

Luis Cajina

Luis Cajina

Nurse Practitioner

PMHNP, MS, BSN, RN

Charlotte Bareiss

Charlotte Bareiss

Chief Clinical Officer

LCSW

Carolyn Vara

Carolyn Vara

Clinical Supervisor

LMSW

Karl Morris

Karl Morris

Outpatient Director

CASAC 2

Treatment

Your Care Options

Specializations

Cocaine

Cocaine

Cocaine is a stimulant with euphoric effects. Agitation, muscle ticks, psychosis, and heart issues are common symptoms of cocaine abuse.

Prescription Drugs

Prescription Drugs

It's possible to abuse any drug, even prescribed ones. If you crave a medication, or regularly take it more than directed, you may have an addiction.

Benzodiazepines

Benzodiazepines

Benzodiazepines are prescribed to treat anxiety and sleep issues. They are highly habit forming, and their abuse can cause mood changes and poor judgement.

Drug Addiction

Drug Addiction

Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.

Executives

Executives

Executive treatment programs typically directly support the needs of people who manage businesses and may provide flexible schedules and office space to allow work during treatment.

Opioids

Opioids

Opioids produce pain-relief and euphoria, which can lead to addiction. This class of drugs includes prescribed medication and the illegal drug heroin.

Professionals

Professionals

Busy, high-ranking professionals get the personalized treatment they need with greater accommodations for work, privacy, and outside communication.

Alcohol

Alcohol

Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.

Who We Treat

Men
Women
Executives

Executives

Executive treatment programs typically directly support the needs of people who manage businesses and may provide flexible schedules and office space to allow work during treatment.

Men and Women

Men and Women

Men and women attend treatment for addiction in a co-ed setting, going to therapy groups together to share experiences, struggles, and successes.

Professionals

Professionals

Busy, high-ranking professionals get the personalized treatment they need with greater accommodations for work, privacy, and outside communication.

Treatment Services

Detox

Detox

Detox fully and safely removes toxic substances from the body, allowing the next steps in treatment to begin with a clean slate.

Intensive Outpatient Program

Intensive Outpatient Program

In an IOP, patients live at home or a sober living, but attend treatment typically 9-15 hours a week. Most programs include talk therapy, support groups, and other methods.

Outpatient

Outpatient

During outpatient rehab, patients attend a structured treatment program while continuing to live at home.

Outpatient Therapy
Residential

Residential

In a residential rehab program, patients live onsite, with access to daily treatment and 24-hour care. An average stay is 30-90 days.

Approaches

Evidence-Based

Evidence-Based

A combination of scientifically rooted therapies and treatments make up evidence-based care, defined by their measured and proven results.

Holistic

Holistic

A non-medicinal, wellness-focused approach that aims to align the mind, body, and spirit for deep and lasting healing.

Individual Treatment

Individual Treatment

Individual care meets the needs of each patient, using personalized treatment to provide them the most relevant care and greatest chance of success.

Personalized Treatment

Personalized Treatment

The specific needs, histories, and conditions of individual patients receive personalized, highly relevant care throughout their recovery journey.

Therapies

1-on-1 Counseling

1-on-1 Counseling

Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.

Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy

Inhaling or topically applying essential oils can help relieve stress, soothe pains, and relieve emotional distress.

Art Therapy

Art Therapy

Visual art invites patients to examine the emotions within their work, focusing on the process of creativity and its gentle therapeutic power.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Experiential Therapy

Experiential Therapy

With this approach, patients heal by doing. Therapists help patients process difficult emotions to speak, using guided activities like art or dance.

Family Therapy

Family Therapy

Family therapy addresses group dynamics within a family system, with a focus on improving communication and interrupting unhealthy relationship patterns.

Group Therapy
Massage Therapy

Massage Therapy

Massage therapy relieves physical and emotional tension, reduces pain, promotes relaxation, and improves emotion regulation.

Meditation & Mindfulness

Meditation & Mindfulness

A practiced state of mind that brings patients to the present. It allows them to become fully aware of themselves, their feelings, and the present moment.

Languages

English

Substances We Treat

Alcohol

Alcohol

Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.

Benzodiazepines

Benzodiazepines

Benzodiazepines are prescribed to treat anxiety and sleep issues. They are highly habit forming, and their abuse can cause mood changes and poor judgement.

Chronic Relapse

Chronic Relapse

Consistent relapse occurs repeatedly, after partial recovery from addiction. This condition requires long-term treatment.

Co-Occurring Disorders

Co-Occurring Disorders

A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.

Cocaine

Cocaine

Cocaine is a stimulant with euphoric effects. Agitation, muscle ticks, psychosis, and heart issues are common symptoms of cocaine abuse.

Drug Addiction

Drug Addiction

Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.

Heroin

Heroin

Heroin is a highly addictive and illegal opioid. It can cause insomnia, collapsed veins, heart issues, and additional mental health issues.

Marijuana
Methamphetamine

Methamphetamine

Methamphetamine, or meth, increases energy, agitation, and paranoia. Long-term use can result in severe physical and mental health issues.

Aftercare

Drug Screening
Family Follow-up Counseling
Support Meetings
Follow-up Sessions (online)
Recovery Coach
Outpatient Treatment
Experience

Care Designed for Your Needs

Personal Amenities

Personal Fitness Trainer
Air-Conditioned Rooms
Bathroom Essentials (towels, soap, shampoo)
Hair Dryer
Housekeeping
Laundry Service
Shared Bathroom
Snacks
TV

Special Considerations

Dietary Accommodations
Wheelchair Accessible

Activities

Yoga

Yoga

Yoga is both a physical and spiritual practice. It includes a flow of movement, breathing techniques, and meditation.

AA/NA Meetings
Dance Classes
Games
Massage
Movies
Physical Fitness

Off-Site Amenities

Airport Transfers
Walking Trails
Frequently Asked Questions

Further Research

While costs may vary due to program length and insurance benefits, it typically costs $3,500/day.
The following therapies are included: group therapy, 1-on-1 counseling and more.
New York, New York, United States.
Please contact Ascendant NY for more information on verifying your insurance information. Ascendant does NOT accept Medicaid, Medicare, or any state funded insurance policies.
The typical length is 5 - 90 days.