Child and Family Addiction Center Addiction Services/Step One

For many people in recovery, leaving their community for weeks or months simply isn't an option. Child and Family Addiction Center offers both an Outpatient Program and an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) in Ellenville, NY — levels of care designed to keep clients engaged in treatment while they maintain their daily responsibilities. Whether someone is stepping down from a higher level of residential treatment or beginning their recovery journey in an outpatient setting, these programs provide consistent clinical structure without requiring an overnight stay.

The IOP at Child and Family Addiction Center is a particularly strong fit for individuals managing co-occurring disorders or trauma alongside substance use. With sessions available into the evening on weekdays, the program is built for people who work, attend school, or have family obligations that a 9-to-5 schedule can't accommodate. Reaching the center is straightforward — the facility is located at 83 North Main Street in Ellenville and can be reached at (845) 647-5400.

Substance use disorders rarely exist in isolation. At Child and Family Addiction Center, treatment is designed to address co-occurring conditions — including trauma and PTSD — as part of the recovery process, not as an afterthought. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) forms the clinical backbone of the center's approach, giving clients concrete tools to recognize and redirect the thought and behavior patterns that sustain addictive cycles.

This dual diagnosis capability matters for long-term recovery outcomes. Treating only the substance use while leaving underlying trauma unaddressed is a common gap in outpatient care — one that the Child and Family Addiction Center is specifically structured to close. For individuals whose substance use is intertwined with mental health struggles, having both addressed in one outpatient program can make a meaningful difference in sustained recovery.

The center's name reflects its commitment to serving people across the full spectrum of life stages. Adolescents, young adults (18–25), and seniors are all explicitly served here — a range that is uncommon in outpatient addiction treatment settings, where programs are frequently designed for a single demographic. Men, women, and court-ordered clients are also welcomed, giving the center a role in both voluntary recovery and legally mandated substance abuse treatment pathways in Ulster County.

This breadth of population service means families dealing with addiction across generations can find treatment resources in one location. A parent in their 50s and a teenager in the same household, for example, could each access age-appropriate outpatient care through the same center. For families looking for a recovery community that understands the complexity of substance use across different life stages, Child and Family Addiction Center offers a grounded, practical option in the Ellenville area.

Accessing addiction treatment shouldn't be blocked by insurance complexity. Child and Family Addiction Center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, state insurance, private insurance, and self-pay, covering a wide range of financial situations. This breadth of accepted payment methods is particularly important for serving the full community — from uninsured individuals paying out of pocket to seniors on Medicare and younger adults enrolled in Medicaid.

The center is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM and Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. To learn more about the outpatient program, IOP, or to discuss whether the center is the right fit for your recovery goals, call (845) 647-5400 or visit the center's website at step1ny.org.