Beacon Center Buffalo Beacon Corporation OP 4

Beacon Center Buffalo Beacon Corporation OP 4 operates as an outpatient addiction treatment facility serving Utica and Oneida County since 1990. Located on Genesee Street, this recovery center focuses on providing accessible substance abuse treatment for adults dealing with opioid use disorder and co-occurring mental health conditions. The center offers both in-person and telehealth services, making addiction treatment available to the broader Central New York recovery community.

The facility provides two primary levels of care: standard outpatient programs and intensive outpatient (IOP) services. Their treatment approach centers on medication assisted treatment (MAT) and methadone maintenance, supported by individual counseling, group counseling, and family counseling sessions. This combination addresses both the medical and therapeutic aspects of recovery, particularly for those managing opioid use disorder alongside conditions like depression, anxiety, PTSD, and bipolar disorder.

Under the medical direction of Dr. Michael DeJesus Jr., the center employs a treatment model that integrates clinical supervision with peer support services. Clinical Supervisor Admira Spahic brings LCSW and CASAC credentials to oversee the therapeutic programming. The facility maintains NYS OASAS certification and NYS Office of Mental Health certification, ensuring their addiction treatment meets state standards for both substance abuse and mental health care.

Beacon Center serves exclusively adult populations and offers sliding scale fees to improve treatment accessibility. Their aftercare support includes connections to the Albert O. Nichols House Community Reintegration program and ongoing peer services. The center's patient portal system helps maintain continuity of care, while their extended Saturday hours (5 AM to 9 PM) accommodate working adults seeking flexible outpatient treatment options in the recovery community.