Founded in 1976, Freedom Institute is a New York State OASAS licensed, medically supervised, not-for-profit, outpatient treatment and recovery center that provides a range of innovative, evidenced-based treatment services for adults, 18 years or older, and their families. Our clinical foundation integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Relational Family Therapy, a unique approach only offered at Freedom Institute. Our services include alcoholism and substance abuse treatment, individual and family therapy, holistic and trauma services, interventions and treatment planning. We support our clients at all stages of recovery and provide a comprehensive, personalized approach to those affected by substance use disorders with an emphasis on building skills and strengthening relationships and family connections. We pride ourselves on our discreet, highly individualized treatment plans. Freedom Institute treats addiction as a family issue and healing families is central to our mission. We offer support to all family members and significant others throughout the recovery process and we are recognized as the leader at the intersection of family therapy and substance abuse treatment. Freedom Institute provides a higher quality of outpatient care tailored to the specific needs of our clients than any other outpatient provider in the New York metropolitan area. Substance abuse recovery is a long process, and many people need financial support. As a small nonprofit, we rely on donors to help us provide our services to the many people who need our help