Forge Health Queens
Forge Health Queens offers outpatient services in Queens, available both in person and online. This SAMHSA-listed center provides 3 levels of care and began operating in 2016. A free helpline is available to help you compare options.

- Joint Commission
- Outpatient
- 5 days
- Spanish spoken



Forge Health Queens is an outpatient center in Queens for adults managing substance use and mental health conditions together. Care is offered at the office or online, so someone balancing work or family can keep a routine while getting support. The center pays particular attention to trauma and PTSD as part of the clinical picture.
A licensed therapist directs the program and brings trauma-informed methods, along with stress reduction grounded in mindfulness, into each session. People looking for dual diagnosis treatment in New York can find trauma-informed therapy at this Queens center, where co-occurring conditions and repeated relapse are addressed together with mental health concerns. Services include one-on-one, group, psychoeducational, and couples counseling, and the team also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing. Forge Health Queens provides outpatient rehab in New York across three levels of care and holds Joint Commission accreditation, helping people practice useful skills in daily life between appointments.
This page is about a treatment center, not a helpline. The guide here links callers with licensed providers via trained advisors at no charge, keeps the discussion private, and does not obligate anyone to commit to care. If you are wondering whether Forge Health Queens suits your situation, a brief call can help you check.
Programs for Forge Health Queens
Three tiers of service are available at Forge Health Queens: counseling and therapy, regular outpatient care, and intensive outpatient care. Adults in Queens and neighboring communities can choose from three levels of outpatient rehab in New York at Forge Health Queens. A person with a steady routine might begin with counseling each week, and someone transitioning down from a more structured program could move into the intensive outpatient option for added support.
Therapy options include individual counseling, group therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, art therapy, motivational interviewing and enhancement therapy, psychoeducation, Seeking Safety, and trauma-specific therapy. Forge Health Queens in Queens offers trauma-specific therapy for people with PTSD and co-occurring disorders, which matters if trauma is part of your history. If trauma or PTSD is part of your background, a program with trauma-specific therapy may fit you better than general counseling by itself.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Personalized Treatment
- Motivational Interviewing and Enhancement Therapy (MET)
- Spiritual Emphasis
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Psychoeducation
- Seeking Safety
- Art Therapy
- 1-on-1 Counseling
- Trauma-Specific Therapy
The people this program was designed for
- Adults of all genders, with groups for men and for women
- LGBTQ+ people looking for affirming outpatient care
- Veterans who want counseling close to home
- Individuals who have both substance use and mental health conditions co-occurring
- Anyone dealing with trauma or PTSD alongside substance use
- People seeking help with alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines, cocaine, methamphetamine, or prescription drugs
Program length, where you stay, languages
Forge Health Queens describes a bright, welcoming office setting, and sessions can also take place online. The standard program duration listed is 5 days, although a clinician sets the actual schedule after an assessment. Staff speak English, Portuguese, and Spanish. Spanish and Portuguese speakers can request counseling in their preferred language at Forge Health Queens, which matters for anyone who thinks more clearly in a first language.
Paying for Forge Health Queens care
Forge Health Queens accepts public and private insurance plans and lists cash pay rates as an option. The center holds Joint Commission accreditation, a marker worth checking as you compare programs. If you plan to use insurance, phone the center before scheduling to verify your benefits, since the level of care and your plan determine coverage. Call the helpline to confirm insurance and cash pay rates before you schedule at Forge Health Queens in Queens. Helpline staff can help you check whether your plan covers outpatient rehab in New York, but they cannot promise coverage or admission.
Worth asking before you agree to admit
- Which level of care will the assessment suggest for me, and how many days each week does it meet?
- Does my insurance plan cover outpatient care here, and what would my out-of-pocket cost be?
- Who leads my treatment, and how often will I see the same therapist?
- How does the program handle trauma and PTSD alongside substance use?
- Can sessions be held online, and are evening or weekend times available?

Nearby options to weigh
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Montefiore Medical Center SATP UNIT
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- Joint Commission
- Co-Occurring Mental Health
- Outpatient
Montefiore Medical Center SATP Unit III is an outpatient program on Jerome Avenue.
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Beacon Center Rome
Rome, NY90 days
- Outpatient
Beacon Center Rome offers outpatient care to people dealing with mental health challenges and substance use.
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Bunkhouse Recovery Ranch
Poughquag, NY30 days · 6-15 beds
- Sober Living
- Co-Occurring Mental Health
Bunkhouse Recovery Ranch Poughquag provides structured sober living for men in New York.
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JD Psychiatry
New York City, NY30 day
- Outpatient
JD Psychiatry New York City is an outpatient practice on Broadway in lower Manhattan.
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- Joint Commission
- Co-Occurring Mental Health
- Outpatient
On Water Street sits Staten Island University Hospital Staten Island, an outpatient methadone clinic.
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Saint Catherines Center for Children
Albany, NY30 days · 16-30 beds
- Residential Rehab
Saint Catherines Center for Children Albany is a residential program on North Main Avenue.
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FAQ
What types of rehab does Forge Health Queens offer?
Forge Health Queens lists 3 levels of care: therapy and counseling, standard outpatient services, and intensive outpatient care. All three are outpatient, so no one stays overnight. The center opened in 2016 and holds Joint Commission accreditation. An assessment determines which level fits you, and calling the center or helpline can help you weigh the options. If more intensive care is what you need, ask about referrals to inpatient programs in New York.
Is Forge Health Queens accredited?
Yes. Forge Health Queens holds Joint Commission accreditation and has been listed since 2016. That accreditation is one way to compare programs, though it does not promise any particular outcome. If accreditation matters to your decision, then ask the center directly about the scope of its certification and how often it is reviewed. The helpline can also help you check accreditation status for other rehabs in New York.
Does Forge Health Queens accept Medicaid or insurance?
The center says it works with public and private insurance plans and also provides cash pay rates. Whether your particular plan covers a given level of care is a separate question. If you want to use Medicaid or private insurance, verify your benefits with the center before scheduling, because coverage depends on your plan and the services recommended. The helpline can help you check coverage options but cannot guarantee admission or payment.
How long does outpatient treatment at Forge Health Queens last?
The typical program length listed is 5 days, and a clinician sets the actual schedule after an assessment. Outpatient care often means several visits a week rather than a single block of days. If you need a longer course of care, then ask how the center steps people up or down between counseling, standard outpatient, and intensive outpatient care. The helpline can help you compare program lengths at other rehabs in New York.
What should I ask about withdrawal and detox before starting outpatient care?
Because Forge Health Queens operates as an outpatient program, it does not offer round-the-clock medical detox at its location. If you drink heavily or use benzodiazepines and are considering stopping, talk with a clinician beforehand, since coming off alcohol or benzodiazepines without medical oversight can be risky. The usual program length shown is 5 days, though your safety might call for a more intensive level of care first. Should you need detox, the helpline can help you locate inpatient or detox services in New York.
Next step for Forge Health Queens
If outpatient care in Queens is on your mind, calling the helpline is a simple first move and nothing is expected of you. Trained staff answer at any time, the call costs nothing, and your information stays private. They can help you learn whether Forge Health Queens currently has room at the level of care matching your needs, and whether your insurance plan covers it. No one will push you toward a decision, and getting in touch commits you to nothing. If you drink heavily or use benzodiazepines and are thinking about quitting, speak with a clinician first, since withdrawing from alcohol or benzodiazepines without medical oversight can be unsafe.