Housing Works Community Healthcare

Housing Works Community Healthcare's Pitkin Avenue clinic brings outpatient substance abuse treatment into one of Brooklyn's most underserved communities. As a federally funded health center operating under 42 USC 254b, the facility is designed to serve people who might not otherwise access consistent, ongoing addiction treatment — including those navigating financial barriers, court-mandated requirements, or communication needs related to being Deaf or Hard of Hearing.

The outpatient program structure keeps people connected to family, work, and community while they engage in recovery — a model that research and lived experience both point to as critical for long-term outcomes. For people earlier in their recovery community journey, outpatient care can serve as a sustained recovery support structure rather than a one-time intervention.

CBT is the confirmed therapeutic method at this facility, giving clients a structured framework for examining how thoughts and behaviors interact with substance use. This approach is particularly well-suited to outpatient settings, where clients practice and apply skills between sessions in real-world environments — the same environments where recovery happens.

The clinic's treatment scope includes co-occurring disorders and dual diagnosis, meaning clients dealing with both mental health conditions and substance use can address both within the same program. Treating these issues together rather than sequentially is central to how the clinic approaches whole-person care for people in ongoing recovery.

Housing Works Community Healthcare offers both in-person office visits and telehealth services, giving people in recovery meaningful flexibility in how they stay connected to their treatment. The addition of a patient portal supports ongoing engagement with care between appointments — a practical tool for people managing busy lives while maintaining an outpatient program commitment.

Clinic hours run Monday through Friday, with extended hours on Mondays and Tuesdays until 7:00 PM, and standard hours through Wednesday and Thursday. This schedule gives working individuals or those with daytime obligations a realistic path to consistent participation in their outpatient recovery program.

One of the most significant barriers to long-term participation in any outpatient program is cost. Housing Works Community Healthcare accepts Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, state insurance, and self-pay. For those without coverage or with limited income, a sliding fee schedule based on family size and income is available, alongside financial assistance options.

The clinic's own language puts it plainly: 'Regardless of insurance or ability to pay, we strive to meet you where you are.' For people weighing recovery centers in Brooklyn, that commitment to financial access — backed by federal health center status — represents a meaningful distinction in what can be a difficult landscape to navigate.