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Arms Acres structures its rehabilitation services across three levels of care: inpatient detox, an outpatient program, and an intensive outpatient program (IOP). This continuum is significant for anyone planning longer-term recovery — it means the transition from residential stabilization to outpatient treatment doesn't require starting over at a new facility with unfamiliar clinicians. Continuity of care is one of the most undervalued factors in sustained sobriety, and Arms Acres is positioned to provide it.

The intensive outpatient program offers a structured treatment schedule suited to individuals who have completed a residential phase or whose circumstances don't allow for inpatient admission. The standard outpatient program provides ongoing support for people further along in their recovery journey. With the center operating 24 hours a day, access to care isn't constrained by a nine-to-five window — a practical advantage for people navigating the unpredictability of early recovery.

The treatment philosophy at Arms Acres is grounded in therapies that address the behavioral and psychological roots of addiction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) help clients identify and reshape the thought patterns that drive substance use. Motivational Interviewing (MI) supports clients in building their own internal commitment to change — a foundation that outlasts any single treatment episode. Trauma-Informed Care acknowledges that unresolved trauma frequently underlies substance use disorders, and the clinical team integrates this understanding across treatment.

Arms Acres holds an Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) certification and provides on-site psychiatric services, reflecting its capacity to manage co-occurring disorders including dual diagnosis, trauma and PTSD, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, and anxiety disorders. The addition of equine therapy and a fitness and recreation program on the 54-acre grounds creates avenues for recovery that work alongside formal clinical treatment — meaningful for people who are building a sustainable, community-connected life in sobriety.

Arms Acres is equipped to work with a wide range of populations, including veterans, pregnant women, seniors and older adults, men, women, individuals living with HIV/AIDS, court-ordered participants, and families. This breadth isn't just a demographic checklist — it reflects a facility designed to meet people in different life circumstances, with the clinical infrastructure to address their distinct needs. Services are available in English and Tagalog.

Financial access is a genuine priority. Arms Acres accepts Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, self-pay, and offers a sliding scale fee structure. For families across the New York metro area — from the Bronx and Brooklyn to Westchester, Putnam County, and the Hudson Valley — this range of payment options means that the conversation about treatment doesn't have to end at cost. The center's service area spans communities where addiction has created significant demand for quality, accessible substance abuse treatment and recovery programs.

Located in Carmel, NY — the seat of Putnam County — Arms Acres sits at a meaningful geographic remove from the density of New York City while remaining accessible to residents of the five boroughs, Westchester, and the mid-Hudson Valley. The center's documented service area includes communities from the Bronx, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island to Peekskill, Katonah, Patterson, Wappingers Falls, North Salem, and East Fishkill.

For many people in recovery, physical distance from familiar environments is itself part of the treatment. A 54-acre campus in a semi-rural setting offers that separation while keeping family and support networks within reasonable reach. Arms Acres can be reached by phone at (845) 225-5202 or by email at [email protected], and the facility is open 24 hours for anyone ready to take the next step in their recovery journey.