Vinegar Hill feels like a secret, a few cobblestone blocks where time moves more slowly and everybody knows their neighbors. But addiction doesn't care how peaceful your street is. If drugs or alcohol have gotten their hooks in you, the quiet can actually make it harder to ask for help. We run comprehensive treatment programs out of our Red Hook facility, just a short ride from Vinegar Hill. We've been doing this long enough to know that getting sober takes more than good intentions. It takes real support, and that's what we're here for.
You can't get better working with people who don't understand what you're going through. At Urban Recovery, our staff has seen it all. Program Director Amy Sirken and Medical Director Dr. Richard Gold lead a team that knows how to handle withdrawal, cravings, and the mental weight that comes with early recovery. We hold dual OASAS licenses for medically supervised detox and inpatient rehabilitation, which means we're held to the highest standards in New York State. You're not just another file to us. You're someone who deserves a real shot at a better life.
Cookie-cutter programs don't work. Your addiction has its own story, and your recovery needs to reflect that. We use medication-assisted treatment when it helps, one-on-one counseling to get into the stuff that's hard to say out loud, and group therapy where you'll meet people who actually understand. We don't separate substance use from mental health because they're connected. Trauma, anxiety, depression, whatever's underneath the addiction, we address it.
Our Red Hook location sits on the waterfront with rooftop views of the Statue of Liberty and New York Bay. It's quiet, clean, and built for people who need space to heal. Most treatment centers feel cold and institutional. Ours doesn't. You'll have room to breathe and focus on getting well.
Same-day admissions. All major insurance accepted. We handle the verification so you don't have to chase paperwork while you're trying to get help. Call us, and we'll take it from there.
Vinegar Hill is one of Brooklyn's smallest and oldest neighborhoods, tucked between DUMBO and the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Irish immigrants settled here in the early 1800s to work at the shipyard, and the area still holds onto that historic character with Belgian block streets, Federal rowhouses, and a tight-knit community feel. It earned Historic District status in 1997. Hudson Avenue remains the heart of the neighborhood, quiet and tree-lined.
When you're ready to stop letting addiction run the show, we're here. Reach out and let's figure out your next step together.
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We treat all our patients and fellow staff with the utmost respect.
We are kind; we understand and share the challenges facing our patients.
We believe that all patients can recover.
We always act with honesty and integrity.
We put the safety of our patients and our staff above all else.
