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Resilient Addiction Recovery

For years, LESC has been synonymous with our Su Casa Residential Redesign Treatment Center, but we offer so much more. Since 1959, LESC has provided evidence-based opioid treatment, residential programs, and supportive housing. We deliver person-centered care for New Yorkers seeking long-term recovery from addiction and co-occurring disorders.

Comprehensive Addiction and Mental Health Services Rooted in Love, Energy, Safety, and Compassion

Our team of doctors and counselors is here to help you find the right path. Whether you are looking for opioid treatment, help with alcohol addiction, or dual diagnosis support for your mental health, we provide a community where you are treated with dignity and respect.

How We Help You Heal:

  • Medical Care for Addiction: We use proven medicines (like MAT) and counseling to help you stop using drugs or alcohol safely.
  • A Safe Place to Stay: We offer supportive housing in Manhattan and the Bronx, so you have a stable home while you recover.
  • Help Finding Work: Our teams provide job training and vocational support to help you start a new chapter.
  • Mental Health & Wellness: We help with depression, anxiety, and the underlying feelings that often come with addiction.

Why Choose LESC for Your Recovery Journey?

A Legacy of Trusted, Accredited Care

Recovery is possible, and you don’t have to do it alone. LESC has helped thousands of New Yorkers find their way back from substance use disorders and mental health struggles. Our programs are , ensuring you receive the highest standard of medical and clinical care. By integrating housing, vocational training, and mental health services, we provide a "whole-person" approach that leads to more sustainable, long-term recovery.

Where Can I Find Medical Treatment for Addiction in NYC?

Outpatient & Opioid Recovery

We provide Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including Methadone and Buprenorphine, to help you safely manage withdrawal and cravings. Our Manhattan clinics offer individual counseling and harm reduction strategies tailored to your specific goals.

Can I get help for both mental health and addiction?

Dual Diagnosis and Wellness Programs

We treat the "whole person." If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, or trauma alongside a substance use disorder, our Integrated Care Model addresses all diagnosis at the same time for a more sustainable recovery.

Where Can I Find Help for Problem Gambling in NYC?

Specialized Gambling Treatment & Support

We offer dedicated programs for individuals and families affected by problem gambling. Our licensed counselors provide evidence-based therapy to help you regain control, manage financial stress, and address the underlying triggers of gambling addiction. At LESC, we treat gambling with the same clinical rigor and compassion as our substance use programs.

OUTCOMES & IMPACT

Our Impact on NYC Recovery in the Past 10 Years

1 Million+

Total clients served, over the past 10 years.

98%

Residential clients reduced daily drug use at discharge, over the past 10 years.
89%
Outpatient clients reduced daily drug use at discharge, over the past 10 years.

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Together, we can achieve our ongoing mission to extend our reach and to touch more lives in and around NYC. We need your support to continue enriching our clients and their loved ones with the precious gifts of Love, Energy, Safety, and Compassion.

Frequently Asked Questions about LESC

We accept Medicaid, Medicare, and most major private insurance plans. Contact our team to discuss payment options.

You can begin by contacting our intake team at 212-566-5372 or visiting our 80 Maiden Lane location. We offer same-day assessments for many of our outpatient programs.

Yes. We offer supportive and transitional housing in Manhattan and the Bronx specifically for individuals and families overcoming substance use disorders and chronic health conditions.

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Our Mission is to meet the unique and changing needs of New Yorkers experiencing critical life problems with substance use disorder, mental illness, and associated homelessness, with a person-centered, strengths-based, and trauma-responsive approach to care. Using a wide-ranging health and human services network, we support their well-being and empower them to make healthy life choices.
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