When your teen is caught up with drugs or alcohol, it feels like you’re losing them piece by piece. Guilt, panic, and heartbreak twist together as you try to hold on. But, you are not alone!
Never Alone offers a unique, camplike treatment experience built exclusively for adolescents ages 12-17 struggling with drugs, alcohol and related mental health issues like anxiety, depression or trauma.
Teens travel in from across the county for non-institutional, effective drug rehab in New York — covered by insurance (including Medicaid).
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With a maximum of just 22 patients, each teen receives highly personalized care. Teens blend evidence-based therapies like CBT, DBT, ACT, trauma-focused care, and medications (if needed) with holistic options to make healing feel more natural.
Teens participate in equine therapy, recreational therapies, art and music therapy, meditation, fitness, and nutrition programs.
Motivational Interviewing (MI) and experiential therapies help teens build confidence and coping skills for long-term life success.
Beyond therapy, Never Alone creates a welcoming, fun environment as part of comprehensive teen residential treatment. Teens enjoy a game room, a barber/hair salon, basketball and volleyball courts, a soccer field, beach outings, cornhole, movie theater, gym, and karaoke — as well as plenty of nature-based activities on the 32-acre private property.
Professional catered meals and upscale facilities add to the home-like atmosphere. The balance of structure and relaxation helps teens focus on healing while proving sober life can be fun!
Teens don’t have to choose between school or mental health. Each weekday, teens spend three hours in a classroom, which can be arranged with their current school or an accredited online platform.
This structure gives teens a sense of progress and normalcy while building confidence for when they return home. It’s about showing them they haven’t lost their future!
You will never feel left out or in the dark during treatment. You receive weekly updates, take part in regular family therapy sessions, and can visit every Sunday afternoon.
You’ll also have direct access to their care team and a dedicated Family Liaison Counselor to call or text — for advice, therapy, or just to feel less alone.
The weekly virtual support group and private family Facebook page connects you with others walking the same road. Your healing matters too!
The most advanced teen rehab in the Northeast accepts most insurance (ie. Aetna, Anthem / Blue Cross Blue Shield, Carelon, Cigna, Healthfirst, United Healthcare, etc.).
Access the beautiful, non-institutional setting with expert clinical care, and engaging therapies — without overwhelming costs.
We’ll walk you through every step of the insurance process. There is no commitment to check your insurance and all inquires are 100% confidential.
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When teens feel safe, understood, and supported by people who truly get them, they open up. That’s when real healing begins. Our rehab for teens is led by medical and clinical specialists who know how to connect with adolescents, using proven therapies and creative approaches that actually work.
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Carrie K.
After months of feeling helpless looking for a place to help my child I called Never Alone. The process was easy and they followed up quickly. Once you arrive you know you made the right choice. Staff is amazing and always keeps me informed. My child is doing amazing and enjoys being there. One of the best decision we ever made!
Felix A.
From the moment you walk through their doors, you’re met with compassion, understanding, and a genuine commitment to helping. The staff is highly professional and deeply empathetic. The environment is safe and supportive. The program offers a balance of structure and personalized care. They ensure unique needs are met. The sense of community is incredible—patients and families never feel alone.
Maggie H.
My son was inpatient at Never Alone for 45 days. In that time, he went not only through drug recovery but mental health help as well. He participated in individual and group therapies. He is home and thriving! I recommend Never Alone to anyone who just doesn’t know what else to do with a child who is struggling.
Jonathan V.
My son was here for over a month with an addiction problem. They have done such a great job with him. Not only is he not using anymore, I can actually trust him again. The staff and counseling here are unbelievable. Thank you so much for helping not only him but our family!
Deby M.
Never Alone in NY gave our son the support and structure he desperately needed. The staff truly cared and kept us involved every step of the way. We’ve seen incredible growth in him—he’s sober, motivated, and hopeful about the future. We’re so thankful for everything this program has done for our family.
Danielle M.
My 16 year old daughter was at Never Alone for over a month and did great! The entire staff from program director to chef were wonderful and made my daughter’s stay comfortable. This was not our first stop on her journey, however this was her first rehab for drug / substance use. When asked if it was beneficial, she has not hesitated to say YES. She left with better tools and confidence to work her recovery.
If your son or daughter is using drugs and it’s affecting their mood, school, relationships, or safety — you’re not overreacting. Teens using drugs often shows up as lying, sneaking out, missing school, or dramatic changes in behavior or hobbies. If you’ve tried setting limits, getting counseling, or talking things through — and the problems continue — adolescent drug rehab or a teen addiction treatment center is often the best next step. You never have to wait for things to get worse!
It’s normal for teens to be resistant at first. The clinical team is trained to help them lower their guard and avoid power struggles. Often, the most resistant teens become the ones who grow the most once they feel safe and understood.
Yes, in most states (including New York), if your child is under 18, you can admit them to a treatment program even if they don’t agree. This is hard — but sometimes necessary. Your child might be angry at first, but safety comes before approval. Once treatment begins, your child will start to see everything with better perspective.
Yes. Treatment at our drug rehab for teens includes the whole family, because the addiction is affecting everyone. Drug abuse in teens doesn’t just impact the individual — it affects parents, siblings, and the entire home environment. You’ll get support to work through the anger, confusion, and hurt that substance use can leave behind. Family therapy helps you set boundaries, rebuild trust, and start having healthier, more honest conversations. It takes time, but building trust and connection is possible.
You don’t have to share every detail. Keep it simple: “He’s struggling right now, and we found a camp that can help.” Siblings may feel scared or confused — reassure them that this isn’t their fault, and that you’re doing everything you can to help their brother or sister get better. Be honest, but age-appropriate.
Here are four signs a teenager may have a drinking problem, based on behavioral, emotional, and physical indicators of the CDC and NIAAA (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism):
It’s not your fault. Even in good, loving homes, teens end up in deep pain and make dangerous choices. What matters now isn’t what you could’ve done differently — but what you’re doing today. Helping your child get treatment is taking responsibility. You’re showing up. That’s not failure — that’s love.
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You don’t have to have it all figured out before reaching out. Whether you’re just starting to look for help or ready to get your teen into treatment, we’re here to talk — no pressure, no obligation, and 100% confidential.
A quick phone call with our compassionate team gives you answers, peace of mind, and the first real sense of hope you may have had in a while.
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