ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Division of Substance Abuse
Einstein’s Division of Substance Abuse is the largest addiction treatment program in Bronx County, second largest public treatment program in New York State, and largest in the world operating under the auspices of a medical school. Serving over 3500 persons, the Division provides comprehensive opioid addiction treatment at eight (8) community-based outpatient facilities located throughout the borough, as well as ambulatory services for all substances of abuse at the Division’s Chemical Dependence Wellness Services program located in North and South Bronx facilities.
For referrals please call (718) 993-3397
The Division’s continuum of care includes:
- Addiction screening, assessment and diagnosis.
- Primary health care and behavioral health care.
- Medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction, including methadone and buprenorphine (Suboxone).
- Medically supervised ambulatory chemical dependence wellness services to treat opioid drugs, cocaine, crystal meth, and other abused substances.
- HIV and Hepatitis C testing, primary care and case management.
- Vaccinations for Hepatitis A and B
- Directly observed preventive therapy for tuberculosis
- Specialized case management services for women and families, including prenatal and gynecological care and parenting classes.
- Intensive vocational services that promote self-sufficiency.
Medication Assisted Opioid Treatment Program Sites
Immediate appointments are available.
Director of Admissions: Amy Colley, Ph. D.
For referrals please call (718) 993-3397
Administrative Contact: Wendy Hunt, MA (718) 409-9450
Trailer I Clinic
1500 Waters Place
Bronx, NY 10461
Hours: 6:30 am to 2:30 pm
Melrose 9 Clinic
260 E. 161st Street
Bronx, NY 10451
Hours: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Wellness Center at Port Morris
804 E. 138th Street
Bronx, NY 10454
Hours: 6:30 am to 7:00 pm
Van Etten Clinic
1500 Waters Place
Bronx, NY 10461
Hours: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Trailer II Clinic
1500 Waters Place
Bronx, NY 10461
Hours: 6:30 am to 2:30 pm
Soundview Clinic
1764 Randall Avenue
Bronx, NY 10473
Hours: 6:30 am to 2:30 pm
Executive Office & Medical Maintenance
1500 Waters Place
Bronx, NY 10461
Hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Melrose on Track Clinic
260 E. 161st Street
Bronx, NY 10451
Hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Outpatient Chemical Dependence Treatment Program Sites
Administrative Contact: Alexander Hamowy, Ph.D. (718) 597-3888Next Steps North
1967 Turnbull Avenue
Bronx, NY 10473
For referrals Tel: (718) 597-3888
Fax (718) 597-8987
Next Steps South
260 E. 161st Street
Bronx, NY 10451
For referrals Tel: (718) 993-3397
Fax (718) 993-2460