At Educational Alliance’s Center for Recovery and Wellness (CRW), we are committed to serving whole individuals, whole families, and whole communities. Our dedicated staff take a holistic, strengths-based approach to recovery and wellness that responds to the distinct needs of each individual in our programs. Our services include residential and outpatient treatment programs as well as prevention education and community programming, such as our free food pantry, ReStart Academy, and employment services. We believe integrated, inclusive approaches that connect individuals with their families and communities lead to more effective interventions and long-term success. We offer culturally-competent, evidence-based programs and services that strengthen individuals and communities, enhance resiliency, and foster lasting recovery.

The Center for Recovery and Wellness is a part of Educational Alliance. Our community centers are a place where everyone is welcome. A place where community is built. A place where New Yorkers grow. Explore our site to learn how CRW can help you strenghten yourself and your community—because you belong here.

ENROLL IN A PROGRAM

If you are interested in our residential or outpatient services, please use the contact information below:

Residential and Outpatient Treatment
Suzette Ross, LCSW
Director of Admissions
25-29 Avenue D, New York, NY 10009
646-395-4406
sross@edalliance.org

PROJECT CONTACT: OUTPATIENT TREATMENT

The Center for Recovery and Wellness’ comprehensive outpatient services include substance abuse treatment for individuals, families, and significant others, all delivered in a safe and supportive environment that nurtures the whole person. We strive to provide clients with the tools they need for long-term recovery, offering high quality client-centered treatment, psychiatric assessments, medication management, individual and group therapy, all with individualized treatment plans during the day and in the evenings. We recognize that families play an integral role in recovery and are committed to supporting family members who have been impacted by a loved one’s addiction.

If you are interested in our outpatient treatment services, please use the contact information for central intake found on this page.

COMMUNITY AND RECOVERY SERVICES

At CRW, we are committed to empowering each individual we serve to find sustained recovery from addiction. Our center offers a safe space to socialize and meet other sober people in the community. Through peer support groups, social activities and family-centered programming, we promote healthy living and successful recovery.

We believe that mental health and physical well-being are essential to living, working and participating fully in the community. We offer programs and services for all members of our vibrant community, ranging from health and fitness to employment and vocational services.

PROJECT HELP: PREVENTION EDUCATION

CRW offers a broad range of evidence-based substance abuse prevention education services that reinforce self-esteem and empower youth, adults and families to make healthy decisions. We offer developmentally-appropriate extended prevention programs that give youth and their families the tools and knowledge necessary to avoid substance abuse, improve communication and enhance overall well-being. In addition, we provide training for service providers such as teachers, counselors and other professionals, equipping them with effective solutions for recognizing and addressing substance use and abuse among their client populations.

RESTART ACADEMY

The Center for Recovery and Wellness is a proud site of a Department of Education ReStart Academy. ReStart Academy provides educational services for 13–21 year old students in transitional settings, including juvenile justice, substance use treatment, mental/behavioral health treatment, hospitals, social services agencies, and other temporary or involuntary settings. ReStart Academy has 28 locations throughout the five boroughs, as well as two residential sites in upstate New York. Each site is a collaboration with a partner agency, community based organization, or public school, where students can continue on the path to academic success in a small, supportive school community. For more information, please visit restartacademy.org.

EMPLOYMENT AND CAREER SERVICES

Educational Alliance has employment and career development services to address the needs of the communities of the Lower East Side, East Village, and greater Manhattan. We aim to help clients of all stages of life to secure lasting employment. Our team of career counselors works with families and friends to explore employment opportunities that take full advantage of an individual’s skills and prior work experience. We provide the tools and resources necessary in today’s market to be successful and financially secure. We offer one-on-one counseling and job readiness workshops to assist with resume writing, interview preparation, job applications, research tools and more. For more information, visit edalliance.org/employment.