Rochester Regional Health Outpatient 1

Unity Hospital of Rochester's outpatient program is designed for people who are ready to engage in structured addiction treatment without stepping away from their daily lives. As part of the Rochester Regional Health network, the program brings medical infrastructure to outpatient substance use care — an important consideration for individuals managing chronic health conditions, mental health diagnoses, or complex medication needs alongside their recovery.

The outpatient format allows people in recovery to build the skills and routines that sustain long-term sobriety while remaining connected to family, work, and community. For many people, this continuity is not a compromise — it is a core part of what makes recovery stick. The program runs seven days a week, offering flexibility for those whose schedules don't fit a traditional Monday-through-Friday model.

A significant number of people entering addiction treatment are also living with unaddressed trauma, PTSD, or other mental health conditions. Unity Hospital of Rochester's outpatient program is specifically equipped to treat co-occurring disorders and trauma alongside substance use — meaning clients do not need to seek separate mental health care elsewhere during their time in the program.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) serves as the clinical backbone of this work. CBT helps people in recovery examine the connections between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and develop concrete strategies for managing situations that would otherwise put their sobriety at risk. For individuals whose addiction is tied to trauma history or a dual diagnosis, this integrated approach addresses multiple layers of the recovery challenge at once.

Unity Hospital of Rochester's outpatient substance use program serves a broad range of adults, including men, women, seniors and older adults, and individuals who are Deaf or hard of hearing. Inclusive population coverage matters in recovery treatment — people are more likely to engage fully and stay in care when a program is equipped to meet their specific needs and communication preferences.

Accessing care is supported by one of the most comprehensive payment structures available in the Rochester area. The program accepts Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE, private insurance, and state insurance, and also offers self-pay, sliding scale, and financial assistance options. For individuals or families concerned about the cost of ongoing outpatient care, this range of options significantly lowers the barrier to starting — and staying in — treatment. To learn more or schedule an intake, contact the program directly at (585) 368-4719 or by email at [email protected].

Cost is one of the most commonly cited reasons people delay or avoid addiction treatment. Unity Hospital of Rochester accepts a wide range of payment types to reduce that barrier. Confirmed accepted payment methods include Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE, private insurance, state insurance, self-pay and cash, sliding scale fees, and financial assistance.

For those who are insured, the program works with major public insurance programs as well as private carriers. For those without insurance or with limited income, the sliding scale and financial assistance options mean that cost alone should not prevent someone from accessing outpatient rehab. Families supporting a loved one in recovery are encouraged to call the program directly to discuss payment options before making a final decision about care.