START Treatment and Recovery Centers

Also known as Kaleidoscope OTP

Address: 119-121 West 124th Street, 2nd and 3rd Floors, New York, NY 10027 · Map

Website: startny.org

OutpatientMATMethadone (OTP)MedicaidMedicareSliding scaleSelf-pay

Services reported to SAMHSA

Levels of care
Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment · Regular outpatient treatment
Treatment focus
Substance use treatment
Opioid treatment
Federally-certified Opioid Treatment Program · Prescribes buprenorphine · Lofexidine or Clonidine detoxification · Maintenance service with medically supervised withdrawal after stabilization
Medications used
Methadone · Buprenorphine with naloxone · Buprenorphine without naloxone · Medications for HIV treatment · Medications for Hepatitis C treatment · Clonidine · Medication for mental disorders
Treatment approaches
Anger management · Brief intervention · Cognitive behavioral therapy · Contingency management/motivational incentives · Motivational interviewing · Relapse prevention · Substance use disorder counseling · Telemedicine/telehealth therapy · Trauma-related counseling
Education and counseling
HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support · Hepatitis education, counseling, or support · Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis · Substance use disorder education · Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling · Individual counseling · Group counseling · Family counseling · Marital/couples counseling · Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.)
Exclusive programs
Opioid use disorder clients only
Ages accepted
Young Adults · Adults · Seniors
Genders accepted
Female · Male
Payment accepted
Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs · Medicare · Medicaid · Cash or self-payment
Payment assistance
Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
Licensing and accreditation
State substance use treatment agency · State department of health · Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) · SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP) · Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
Ownership
Private non-profit organization
Recovery support
Housing services · Assistance with obtaining social services · Mentoring/peer support · Employment counseling or training
Transitional services
Discharge Planning · Naloxone and overdose education
Other services
Case management service · Early intervention for HIV · Mental health services · Social skills development · Transportation assistance · Integrated primary care services · Suicide prevention services
Language services
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing · Spanish

Questions to ask START Treatment and Recovery Centers

Also confirm the facility is licensed by New York (this facility reports accreditation). If you are withdrawing from alcohol or benzodiazepines, ask about medical detox; do not stop suddenly on your own.

Paying for treatment at START Treatment and Recovery Centers

START Treatment and Recovery Centers reports accepting Medicaid, Medicare, Sliding scale, Self-pay. With New York Medicaid, treatment is usually covered at little or no cost, though some levels of care need prior authorization. Most private plans must cover substance use treatment on terms comparable to other medical care under federal parity law. A sliding fee scale is available, so bring proof of income.

Distance to specialized care from New York

Measured from the population center of Kings County, using SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap:

See the Kings County treatment map, methadone clinics near Kings County and Suboxone doctors near Kings County.

Frequently asked questions

What services does START Treatment and Recovery Centers offer?

START Treatment and Recovery Centers reports these levels of care to SAMHSA: Outpatient, MAT, Methadone (OTP). Call to confirm current services and openings.

Does START Treatment and Recovery Centers accept insurance?

It reports accepting Medicaid, Medicare, Sliding scale, Self-pay. Ask whether your specific plan is in network before admission.

Where is START Treatment and Recovery Centers located?

119-121 West 124th Street, New York, NY 10027.

How far is the nearest medical detox from New York?

From the center of Kings County, the closest program offering medical detox is in Brooklyn, about less than a mile away (straight-line), based on SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap.

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Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Facility details come from SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov locator and facility-provided information. Confirm services, availability and payment directly with the facility.

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