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Horizons Counseling & Education

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1. Can I take public transportation to Horizons Counseling Center?

Horizons Counseling Center is located about five blocks from the Long Island Rail Road, Port Jefferson Branch, Smithtown Station.

Horizons can also be reached by Suffolk County Bus Transit #56, which stops on Main Street in Smithtown.

2. Does Horizons Counseling Center accept insurance?

Yes, the treatment program accepts in-network and out-of-network private insurance benefits.

3. Does Horizons Counseling Center charge for services?

Horizons is a not-for-profit agency, which receives funding from New York State and the Suffolk County Department of Health Services.

These funds, combined with client fees, help to meet the operating costs for our treatment program. Fees are based on gross family income and number of dependents. Private insurance is accepted.

4. Does Horizons Counseling Center offer prevention and education services?

Yes, our Prevention Specialists are available to provide presentations to elementary, middle and high school, PTA's and community organizations. Topics include:

• Assertiveness training & Refusal Skills
• CHOICES
• Conflict Management
• Decision Making / Problem Solving
• Drug and Alcohol Abuse
• Great Body Shop
  Life Skills
• Peer Leadership
• Reconnecting Youth
• Senior Center Resiliency Group
• Stress Management

The Horizons prevention and education services are offered at no cost to the schools and local community groups.

5. Does Horizons provide services for adolescents?

Horizons provides specialized adolescent prevention and treatment services. These services include individual counseling, adolescent substance abuse education series, adolescent treatment group, and family therapy.

6. How do I start counseling services at Horizons Counseling Center?

You would call us at (631) 360-7578.

Please plan to spend 5 to 10 minutes on the telephone. A counselor will be available to speak with you to acquire some basic information about the problem you are experiencing, and to answer any question you may have. Then you will be scheduled for our soonest available intake assessment appointment.

7. How long before substance abuse treatment at Horizons Counseling Center is completed?

Successful completion of treatment is an agreement between you and your counselor that you have completed all your stated goals for counseling and no longer wish this program’s services.

8. How long do counseling sessions at Horizons Counseling Center last?

Assessment and Individual counseling sessions normally last for no more than one hour. Group sessions are generally 1 1/2 hours. All clients are required to be seen for counseling at least once weekly.

9. If I need to cancel an appointment at Horizons Counseling Center, what should I do?

If you have a scheduled appointment, please call if it must be canceled or rescheduled for any reason. If you do not call, you may be charged for the missed appointment.

10. What are the operating hours for Horizons Counseling Center?

Horizons Counseling Center hours are as follows:

• Monday - 9:00 am to 9:00 pm
• Tuesday 9:00 am to 9:00 pm
• Wednesday 9:00 am to 9:00 pm
• Thursday 9:00 am to 9:00 pm
• Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. July / August)

11. What are the Parent Study Groups offered by Horizons Counseling Center?

Parent Study Groups at Horizons Counseling Center are offered to assist parents in developing more effective methods of dealing with their children and adolescents. Through lectures and group discussion, the course focuses on understanding personality development, family roles, the use of natural and logical consequences, and the techniques necessary to assist your children in developing positive self-esteem. Daytime or evening groups are available.

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12. What do I do in the case of an emergency while in treatment at Horizons Counseling Center?

You may call (631) 360-7578 at any time during our hours of operation if you have any particular problem or crisis. In case of after hours emergency call Response of Suffolk County (631) 751-7500 Please feel free to contact your counselor or Horizons at any time should you require assistance outside of your usual scheduled counseling visit.

If you need to leave a message after hours, you may do so by calling (631) 360-7578 and leaving your message on the answering machine.

13. What family services are offered at Horizons Counseling Center?

Horizons offers counseling services for anyone who is concerned about the use of substances by a loved one. These services include:

• Family Therapy Sessions
• The Family Education Series
• The Parent Study Group
• The "Par-Other Group"
• The Significant Other Group

14. What is Horizons Counseling Center?

Horizon Counseling Center provides substance abuse treatment, prevention, and education services. The agency offers professional, confidential counseling services to youth and adults of the Smithtown community. Horizons is a not-for-profit agency, which receives funding from New York State and the Suffolk County Department of Health Services.

15. What is the "Par-Other Group" offered by Horizons Counseling Center?

The "Par-Other" Group at Horizons Counseling Session is a treatment group for parents who are experiencing the negative effects of their child's use of alcohol and other drugs. Through understanding of the family disease concept and learning of recovery tools, parents begin to recover from the stress of this difficult situation, and learn how to effectively intervene with their children.

16. What is the fax number for Horizons Counseling Center?

The fax number for Horizons Counseling Center is (631) 360-7687.

17. What is the telephone number for Horizons Counseling Center?

The telephone number for Horizons Counseling Center is (631) 360-7578.

18. What kinds of counseling services does Horizons Counseling Center offer?

This program provides substance abuse treatment, prevention and education services. We offer professional, confidential counseling services to youth and adults of the Smithtown Community. These services include:

• Individual Assessments
• Adolescent Groups
• Education
  Evaluations
• Family Counseling
• Group Counseling
• Individual Counseling
• Men’s substance abuse recovery groups
• Parent Study Groups
• Par-Other Groups
  Significant Other Groups
• Supportive Services
• Women’s substance abuse recovery groups
• Young Adult Group

19. What kinds of substance abuse treatment services does Horizons provide?

Treatment at Horizons is individualized to focus on substance abuse related gender and age issues (Men’s Recovery Groups, Women’s Recovery Groups, Young Adult recovery group, Adolescent group).

20. What should I do if I have a problem with alcohol and/or other drugs?

Call Horizons Counseling Center at (631) 360-7578. Horizons Counseling Center offers a variety of services for anyone experiencing a difficulty due to their use of alcohol and/or drugs.

21. What should I do if someone I love has a problem with drugs or alcohol?

Call Horizons Counseling Center at (631) 360-7578. Horizons Counseling Center offers a variety of services for anyone with a close relationship with someone who use drugs or alcohol.

22. Where is Horizons Counseling Center located?

Horizons Counseling and Education Center is located on the ground floor of 161 East Main Street, Smithtown.