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Bette Center - 820 Residential Reintegration

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Overview

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Hope House’s Bette Center provides 820 Residential Reintegration for men, combining structure, peer support, and community-based resources. The program focuses on developing independent living skills in recovery, while linking residents to outpatient substance use, mental health, and medical care. Services include case management, group counseling, and access to medications for addiction treatment when appropriate. With vocational and educational support, transportation assistance, and amenities such community and recreational spaces, residents gain structure and community connection.

Address

261 North Pearl Street
Albany, NY 12207

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Ages Served

  • Adults (Ages 26-64)
  • Young Adults (Ages 18-25)

Genders Accepted

  • Male

Languages Served

  • English

Treatment

  • Intensive outpatient treatment (IOP)
  • Long-term residential
  • Outpatient (methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment)
  • Regular outpatient treatment

Special Programs

  • Adult men
  • Court referrals
  • Military families
  • Past domestic violence
  • Past sexual abuse
  • Past trauma
  • Mental health disorders
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Veterans
  • Pain management
  • Seniors

Focus on Reintegration and Independence

Bette Center specializes in helping young adult and adult men transition from residential care to independent community living. The program emphasizes practical skills, like managing responsibilities, accessing community resources, and building healthy routines, that prepare residents for life after treatment.

Specialized Services and Target Populations

Through case management and group work, residents are connected to outpatient substance use treatment, mental health services, and medical care. The program also offers education and job support, housing assistance, and recovery coaching. Bette Center is equipped to support men with co-occurring conditions, trauma histories, or chronic pain, as well as veterans, seniors, and members of military families. Treatment for gambling and other addictions is also available.

Outpatient Care and Medications for Addiction

Residents continue their recovery with outpatient counseling that includes both individual and group therapy. When appropriate, medications for addiction treatment (MAT) and psychiatric care through a nurse practitioner provide ongoing clinical support. This coordinated approach ensures continuity of care as residents move toward independence.

Recovery Environment and Long-Term Support

Located in Albany, the facility offers a recreation room and a backyard with a basketball court, creating opportunities for connection and wellness. Residents benefit from peer-led groups, life skills workshops, social skills development, and suicide prevention resources. Transportation assistance helps maintain access to essential appointments. Planning for discharge begins early, with follow-up and aftercare services designed to keep residents connected to long-term recovery resources.

Cost and Insurance

Insurance Accepted

  • Anthem
  • Aetna
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Other Private Insurance
  • Medicaid
  • State insurance

Disclaimer: Additional insurance plans may be accepted. Please contact the provider directly to confirm current coverage details, as this information may change.


Financial Assistance

  • Does not offer Free
  • Does offer Payment assistance
  • Does not offer Sliding fee scale

Treatment

Treatment Setting

  • Intensive outpatient treatment (IOP)
  • Long-term residential
  • Outpatient (methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment)
  • Regular outpatient treatment

Treatment Approaches

  • 12-step program support
  • Anger control support
  • Brief intervention
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Incentive-based therapy
  • Matrix Model program
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Relapse prevention support
  • Substance use counseling
  • Trauma-focused counseling

Additional Support and Services

  • Case management support
  • Help with transportation
  • Mental health support
  • Social skills training

Counseling and Education

  • Family therapy
  • General health education services
  • Group therapy
  • Hepatitis education and support
  • HIV/AIDS education and support
  • Job training and educational support
  • One-on-one counseling
  • Substance use education
  • Tobacco and vaping cessation counseling

Transition Support

  • Discharge and next steps planning
  • Ongoing recovery care
  • Overdose prevention and naloxone education
  • Post-discharge follow-up

Testing & Pre-Treatment

  • Breathalyzer testing for alcohol
  • Hepatitis B testing
  • Hepatitis C testing
  • Intervention and education support
  • Oral fluid testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use assessment
  • Testing for HIV
  • Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections
  • Tobacco use assessment
  • Tuberculosis screening
  • Urine testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use screening

Amenities and Experiences

Amenities

  • Basketball court

Room Amenities

  • Outdoor space

Activities

  • Job training
  • Life skills workshops

Settings

  • City

Policies

  • No vaping allowed
  • Smoking allowed in designated areas

Ownership Type

  • Non-profit

Quality and Trust


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How we research treatment facilities

Across the site, our team has conducted over 1,000 pre-admissions calls to better understand the patient experience, interviewed facility clinical leaders, performed facility background checks, and compared our information against trusted public data sources.

Our research process begins with data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), accrediting bodies including The Joint Commission and CARF, government licensing agencies, and other trusted sources. From there, our team conducts significant original research, including:

- Pre-admissions calls: We speak with admissions staff to get a candid picture of patient experience.

- Background checks: We review complaints from past clients, media reports, actions taken by accrediting bodies, and positive recognition from notable organizations.

- Clinical interviews: We have in-depth conversations with clinical leadership, often lasting up to one hour, that give us a better understanding of clinical care.

- Data partnerships: We ingest and analyze exclusive data that provides information about in-network insurance status, cost, and more.

Research varies by facility. Each facility profile shows which research steps we completed and when each step was last performed. Learn more about our research process and background checks.

How we evaluate treatment facilities

These data help us develop a Trust Score for each facility—a simple letter grade that helps you assess how much confidence to place in a facility based on the information available to us. Trust Score considers accreditation, operating history, notable recognition, and concerns identified during our background check. Our Trust Score is an objective rating that is never influenced by advertiser payment. Learn more about our Trust Score methodology.

Important disclaimer

We cannot guarantee the quality of treatment at any facility. We cannot independently confirm the accuracy of every data point, and some information may become outdated or change over time. A Trust Score is a starting point, not a guarantee of treatment quality or outcomes. Please contact us if you would like to update or correct facility information.