At Damon House of New York, we address addiction and mental health conditions by treating the whole person. We recognize that substance use disorders are frequently tied to underlying trauma, social challenges, emotional distress, and co-occurring psychiatric conditions.
Using the therapeutic community model, we provide a safe, structured, and compassionate environment where individuals learn to replace destructive behaviors with positive values, accountability, and emotional resilience.
Comprehensive Care Across Four Pillars
Our evidence-based clinical programs integrate four key dimensions of wellness to support long-term, sustainable recovery:
- Behavioral & Clinical Therapy: Individual, group, and family psychotherapy using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), and Motivational Interviewing to change attitudes, lifestyles, and coping mechanisms.
- Psychiatric & Mental Health Care: Dedicated co-occurring disorder support addressing anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anger management, and emotional regulation.
- Medical & Medication Management: Primary health coordination, medication monitoring, and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) pathways integrated with clinical counseling.
- Holistic & Physical Wellness: Mindfulness, meditation, health and wellness seminars, yoga, fitness activities, and creative arts therapy to restore physical and emotional balance.
Continuum of Care & Specialized Groups
Care Level / Group | Target Audience | Key Clinical Focus |
Long-Term Residential Care | Individuals needing intensive 24/7 structure and therapeutic community support | Lifestyle restructuring, daily clinical/didactic groups, social functioning, and life skills |
Co-Occurring Psychotherapy | Clients managing both substance use and mental health diagnoses | Simultaneous psychiatric support, mood stabilization, and dual-diagnosis groups |
Trauma & Specialized Tracks | Clients facing targeted emotional or relational challenges | Specialized groups including Seeking Safety, Adult Children of Alcoholics/Addicts, Coping with Loss, and Family Relations |
Relapse Prevention & Aftercare | Program participants preparing to transition back to independent community living | 12-Step/self-help integration (NA/AA), ongoing peer support, discharge planning, and vocational linkage |