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The SPD's Schenectady Cares Program has provided a list of providers who can help those living with a substance abuse disorder.

Catholic Charities/Project Safe Point
24/7
Health Hub Toll Free Number 1-866-930-4999.
Harm reduction services, overdose prevention (including nalaxone) treatment readiness and referral, syringe exchange, HIV and Hepatitis C screening. Fentanyl test strips re also available by calling.

Alliance for Positive Health
518-346-9272 Ext. 3213
Harm reduction services, overdose prevention (including naloxone), treatment readiness and referral, HIV and Hepatitis C screening. Fentanyl test strips are also available by calling.

New Choices
518-346-4436 or 518-382-7838
Provides outpatient services, medication assisted treatment, and recovery supports.

Conifer Park
518-399-6446 (Main Facility)
800-926-6433 (Intake/Admissions (Inpatient)
518-372-3031 (Outpatient)
Provide MAT and Family Support Services

SPARC Inpatient Rehab
518-452-700

SPARC Rotterdam Clinic
518-357-2909
Provides outpatient and MAT services.

Ellis Emergency Department
Provide MAT and referrals for treatment, CRPA (Certified Recovery Peer Advocate) support
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. with referrals to either Conifer Park or Catholic Charities outside of those hours.

The RSS/Ellis Living Room
518-831-1523
Provide an alternate to visiting Emergency Room for mental health crisis.

Hometown Health
Open Monday - Thursday 7 a.m. - 7 pm.; Friday 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. - 1 pm.
Call 518-370-1441 Ext. 4182 or Ext. 4175
Offering health services, CRPA ( Certified Recovery Peer Advocate), Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), outpatient substance use disorder services, and nursing staff ad SUD OP staff trained in SBIRT, helping with early intervention and treatment for those with a substance abuse disorder. Visit http://hometownhealthcenters.org/ for more information. 

Project COAST ( Coordinated Opioid and Stimulant Treatment)
24/7
866-518-4991
Same day access to MAT for individuals who use opioids.

St. Joseph's Addiction Treatment and Recovery Centers
518-354-5390
Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHVC)
Provides comprehensive range of assistance to individuals and families in need or care. They can help with housing assistance, food insecurity, mental health treatment, substance use treatment, case management and more.

Schenectady County
518-386-2067
Office of Community Services: 518-386-2218
Get trained in naloxone
https://www.schenectadycounty.com/public-health/narcan

The Schenectady Cares Program at the Schenectady Police Department
24/7
518-630-0911
Walk-in Program - helps connect individuals with services throughout the region.