Inpatient Treatment/Inpatient New Horizons

We are here to help you. Our team uses a holistic approach for treating substance use disorders in our 20-bed inpatient unit in UHS Binghamton General Hospital. When patients arrive, our provider performs a history and physical and, as appropriate, manages medical problems and continues home medications. Where indicated, we treat opioid withdrawal and mild alcohol withdrawal and start patients with opioid use disorder on Suboxone® (buprenorphine/naloxone) or methadone.

Individual and group counseling, structured activities, and educational sessions form the backbone of the inpatient experience. A treatment plan, created by patients and their counselors, addresses potential challenges that lie ahead. Patients are discharged with linkage to resources needed to stay healthy including medical and mental health care, and further substance use disorder treatment. Upon successful inpatient discharge, patients taking Suboxone® (buprenorphine/naloxone) or methadone may be admitted to our Outpatient Program or MAT Program (methadone clinic), respectively.

How Can I Get Help?

Self-Referral

If you are interested in attending our inpatient program, you will need to get an assessment first. We are pleased to offer open access for substance use disorder assessments. Please come to our walk-in program located at 10 Mitchell Ave, Binghamton. Hours: 9-11 am Mon-Fri, and 1-3 pm Mon, Tues, Thu, Fri. Call: (607) 762-3288 with questions.

Our team of licensed social workers and Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselors will speak with you to determine if you have a substance use disorder and if inpatient treatment is appropriate for you; if it is not appropriate, we will develop an alternative plan to meet your needs.

Treatment Facility Referral

Please fax the following information to (607) 762-2770: OASAS Level of Care Determination (LOCADTR), current substance use (substance, amount, route, frequency), psychosocial assessment, history and physical, lab results, PPD results, EKG (if patient is on or wants methadone), drug screen results, current medication list (with medication dose and frequency), demographic and insurance information, and housing plans after inpatient discharge. After receiving this paperwork, our staff will contact your program to discuss admission or alternative treatment options, as appropriate. Please call (607) 762-2901 with questions.

About Our Program

Length of Stay

New Horizons’ inpatient program is a variable length of stay program, with most patients averaging 14 days in treatment. However, additional treatment time may be approved based on patient needs.

Special Populations

We welcome pregnant patients with substance use disorders and partner with local OB/GYN providers to ensure that they receive prenatal care during their treatment. Pregnant patients with opioid use disorder who are interested in methadone are given priority for admission to the Medication for Addiction Treatment Program (methadone clinic) and are offered enrollment in our comprehensive pregnancy program.

Insurance Accepted

We accept most forms of insurance, including Medicaid and Medicare. Please note that prior authorization for inpatient treatment may be required.

Financial advocacy and assistance services are available to help patients navigate concerns about hospital bills, health insurance coverage, financial assistance, or other similar issues. For more information regarding these services, call (607) 762-2550.

Treatment Program

Our program offers both individual and group counseling. Therapy, activity, and education groups provide an intense and comprehensive experience. Patients learn about the disease of addiction, relapse prevention, and how to restructure their lives around positive patterns and activities.

Therapy Groups

Our therapy groups employ cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to teach recovery skills to patients with substance use disorders. Patients learn about the interaction between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and are given tools to address negative thinking. Discussion topics include the relapse process, stress management, forming healthy relationships, setting boundaries, building a sober support system, and coping with anger, frustration, resentment, and loss.

Activity Groups

Our activity groups offer a "hands-on" approach to recovery and recreation. They include both structured activities and unstructured opportunities for creative expression and relaxation. Patients may engage in coloring, crafting, writing, and games.

Education Groups

Our educational groups are provided on a rotating basis and address physical and psychosocial wellness. Topics include HIV, hepatitis, sexually transmitted infections, tobacco cessation, managing pain without opioids, post-acute withdrawal, healthy eating, mindfulness, stress management, and the relationship between substance use and mental health. Patients are also given opioid overdose prevention, recognition, and response education and are linked to naloxone.

Twelve Step Groups

Interested patients can attend NA and AA meetings that take place in Binghamton General Hospital.

Medication for Opioid and/or Alcohol Use Disorder

Patients with opioid use disorder are offered Suboxone® (buprenorphine/naloxone) or methadone and, upon successful inpatient discharge, may be admitted to our Outpatient Program or MAT Program (methadone clinic), respectively. Patients with alcohol use disorder are offered medications (oral naltrexone, acamprosate, or Antabuse®) as clinically appropriate.

The Inpatient Experience

Patients can expect a full day of programming centered around education, activities, and groups. Patients have ample opportunity for self-reflection and physical activity. Meals are selected from a menu.

Sample Daily Schedule

7:00 AM	Wake Up	2:15 PM	Activity Group
7:30 AM	Morning Reflections	4:00 PM	Education Group
8:00 AM	Breakfast	5:15 PM	Dinner
9:00 AM	Community Meeting	6:00 PM	Exercise (optional)
9:30 AM	Therapy Group	7:00 PM	Recovery Activity
10:45 AM	Exercise (optional)	8:00 PM	Daily Review
11:15 AM	Education Group	9:00 PM	Meditation (optional)
12:15 PM	Lunch	10:00 PM	Lights Out
1:15 PM	Education Group

Visiting Hours

Visiting hours are on Sundays. One hour of education is required for visitors prior to visitation. You will be notified of visitation times upon your arrival.

Phone Time

Open phone times are limited to help you focus on your goals. Your counselor will arrange phone time outside of scheduled hours, if needed. You will receive a phone schedule and our unit numbers upon admission.

Planning Your Stay

A successful stay takes a little bit of planning. Please consult the list below as you prepare for your visit. We have a washer and dryer available for your use.

What to Bring

Please bring:

Three sets of daily clothing, including:
- 3 pairs of pants or long shorts
- 3 short-sleeved shirts (sleeveless shirts cannot be worn alone)
- 3 long-sleeved shirts
- Up to five sets of underwear
- Two sets of sleepwear
One pair of outdoor shoes (sneakers, boots, etc.)
One pair of flip flops or other shower shoes
ID and insurance cards

Optional:

Bathrobe
Books, coloring books, colored pencils, crayons

What Not to Bring

Do not bring:

Excess clothing
Revealing clothing
Clothing that glorifies alcohol or drug use
Clothing that cannot be put through the washer or dryer
Tobacco products, including e-cigarettes or vape pens
Weapons of any kind
Items containing alcohol
Drugs or drug paraphernalia
Cell phones or other electronic devices
Food and beverages
Perfumes, colognes, or other strongly scented items
Electric hair clippers
Personal hygiene products (these are provided by the hospital)
Gel pens
Large amounts of money or other valuables

Questions?

Please contact the UHS New Horizons inpatient staff at (607) 762-2255 with questions about what to bring.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do you provide detox (medically supervised withdrawal)?

A: New Horizons is licensed as an inpatient treatment facility and not as a withdrawal and stabilization (detox) facility. However, nursing and provider staff are available at all times and medical management of withdrawal is provided to patients as clinically indicated. If a patient’s withdrawal management needs require more acute medical attention, a patient may be therapeutically discharged to a medical unit and readmitted to treatment after stabilization.

Q: What should I bring with me?

A: Please see our packing list on this page. If you have further questions about what to bring, please call (607) 762-2255.

Q: Can I have visitors?

A: Yes. Visiting hours are on Sundays. One hour of education is required for visitors prior to visitation. You will be notified of visitation times upon your arrival.

Q: Can I smoke while I’m in treatment?

A. No. Use of any tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, is prohibited. We offer nicotine replacement therapy, if indicated.

Q: Is inpatient New Horizons a co-occurring disorders program?

A: No. However, the educational groups address concerns common to mental health and substance use disorder treatment. A mental health nurse practitioner can meet with patients, as indicated, for mental health medication management.

I don’t feel comfortable sharing in groups. Do I have to go to groups if I come to inpatient treatment?

A: We want to make sure that you get the most out of your stay, so group attendance is required. Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis. Patients admitted to our inpatient program have individual counseling sessions and will not be pressured to disclose things that they are uncomfortable sharing.

Assessment Services: (607) 762-3288
Outpatient Treatment/Outpatient New Horizons: (607) 762-3288
Inpatient Treatment/Inpatient New Horizons: (607) 762-3288
Medications for Opioid and Alcohol Use Disorders at Outpatient New Horizons: (607) 762-3122
MAT Clinic (Methadone Clinic): (607) 762-2800
Peer Services: (607) 762-3288

For Addiction Medicine services at UHS Delaware Valley Hospital, contact (607) 865-2100.