Substance Use & Mental Health · Mount Vernon, NY

Guidance Center of Westchester Inc

Substance Use & Mental Health in Mount Vernon, New York, operated by Private non-profit organization. Service and payment details below come directly from the SAMHSA treatment-facility record.

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Care types listed
No
MAT
Yes
Medicaid
No
Telehealth

According to SAMHSA's National Survey of Substance Use and Mental Health Services, Guidance Center of Westchester Inc - ACT Program is a substance use & mental health in Mount Vernon, New York, operated by Private non-profit organization. The record documents 1 of 5 tracked care modalities and 1 of 5 payment channels, including Medicaid coverage. Self-reported completeness ranks in the 1st percentile among New York facilities.

Also known as ACT Program

The verdict

Guidance Center of Westchester Inc - ACT Program pairs a single documented care modality with one confirmed payment channel.

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record completeness in New York
1/5
care modalities on file
1/5
payment channels confirmed
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population + language groups served

What the SAMHSA Record Shows About Guidance Center of Westchester Inc

Guidance Center of Westchester Inc is a substance use & mental health operated by Private non-profit organization in Mount Vernon, New York. The facility's N-SUMHSS record lists 1 primary care modality (outpatient), which shapes both how treatment is delivered and how intake is scheduled. MAT is not listed in the current record; callers seeking medication-assisted options should verify directly or check the rankings pages for nearby providers that do offer MAT. The full postal address on file is 256 Washington Street, Mount Vernon, NY 10553.

On the services side, the facility self-reports 4 distinct service lines (Co-occurring disorder treatment, Mental health treatment, Outpatient, Substance use treatment), 1 substance or condition category treated (General substance use disorders), and 0 clinical treatment approaches. It serves 2 specific population groups (Seniors, Young adults) with 0 languages of care. Those figures give a rough signal of programmatic breadth, a higher number of approaches and populations usually indicates more structured clinical programming rather than a single-modality operation. Payment-wise, the record confirms Medicaid, plus 1 specific payment method enumerated in the survey (Medicaid).

Guidance Center of Westchester Inc's SAMHSA record documents fewer attributes (9) than the typical New York facility (state median: 34, out of 1,126 listed statewide). That is common for smaller or newly-surveyed programs and does not mean fewer services are actually offered, it means fewer were self-reported to SAMHSA. Call the facility directly to confirm services not shown here.

Use this page as a starting screen, not a final decision. SAMHSA fields are self-reported by the facility and refreshed on a rolling basis, so wait times, bed availability, current insurance contracts, and staff credentials are best confirmed on a direct intake call to (914) 613-07003393. This page is a factual directory summary, not medical advice, clinical endorsement, or a guarantee of admission. For any acute crisis or active substance-use emergency, call the SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357 or the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline before visiting any facility.

Service profile: Guidance Center of Westchester Inc

How broad this facility's reported program is, by SAMHSA service line.

Service lines
Service lines
4 reported (20% of the typical 20 max)
4
Treatment approaches
Treatment approaches
0 reported (0% of the typical 15 max)
0
Conditions treated
Conditions treated
1 reported (7% of the typical 15 max)
1
Payment options
Payment options
1 reported (8% of the typical 12 max)
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Counts are self-reported to SAMHSA N-SUMHSS; bar widths are relative to a typical maximum, not a national cap.

How complete is this record, statewide?

Every SAMHSA-listed New York facility is plotted below by its own reported-attribute count. Guidance Center of Westchester Inc's bucket is highlighted, so you can see exactly where this specific record falls against the full state distribution, not just the single median figure above.

9 reported attributes

Self-reported completeness, all New York SAMHSA facilities

9 1st pctl. higher than 1% of 1,126 New York facilities

This facility 5 75 every SAMHSA-listed facility in New York, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more New York facilities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source SAMHSA National Survey of Substance Use and Mental Health Services (N-SUMHSS) · 2026

Substance Use & Mental Health's Medicaid acceptance rate

Of New York's 323 substance use & mental health facilities, 98% accept Medicaid, at or above the New York statewide average of 96% (all facility types). Guidance Center of Westchester Inc itself is one of them.

Substance Use & Mental Health facilities in New York, Medicaid acceptance rate

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Substance Use & Mental Health facilities in New York, Medicaid acceptance rate

Services Offered

4

Self-reported on N-SUMHSS

Treatment Approaches

0

1 substance categories

Populations Served

2

0 languages of care

Care-modality coverage (5 modalities tracked)

Reports: outpatient.

Payment-channel breadth (5 standard channels)

Accepts: Medicaid.

Contact Information

Address

256 Washington Street, Mount Vernon, NY 10553

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Eligibility & Services Snapshot

Self-reported in Guidance Center of Westchester Inc's SAMHSA N-SUMHSS record. Always confirm specifics with the facility before relying on any single field.

SAMHSA-reported services, payment options, and program features for Guidance Center of Westchester Inc.
Category Item Reported
Care Modality Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) -
Care Modality Medically Supervised Detox -
Care Modality Outpatient Programs Yes
Care Modality Residential Treatment -
Care Modality Telehealth Available -
Payment Medicaid Yes
Payment Medicare -
Payment Private Insurance -
Payment Sliding-Fee Scale -
Payment Payment Assistance -

Services Offered

Co-occurring disorder treatmentMental health treatmentOutpatientSubstance use treatment

Conditions Treated

General substance use disorders

Populations Served

SeniorsYoung adults

Key Features

Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Detox Services
Outpatient Programs
Residential Treatment
Telehealth Available

Payment & Insurance

Medicaid
Medicare
Private Insurance
Sliding Fee Scale
Payment Assistance

Accepted Payment Methods

  • • Medicaid

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of facility is Guidance Center of Westchester Inc?
Guidance Center of Westchester Inc is a Substance Use & Mental Health facility operated by Private non-profit organization in Mount Vernon, New York. Its SAMHSA record documents a single documented care modality.
Does Guidance Center of Westchester Inc offer Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)?
Guidance Center of Westchester Inc does not currently list MAT among its services. MAT combines FDA-approved medications with counseling. Contact the facility directly to verify current service availability, as offerings may change.
What payment and insurance does Guidance Center of Westchester Inc accept?
Guidance Center of Westchester Inc accepts: Medicaid, one confirmed payment channel. Additional accepted payment methods include Medicaid.
What services does Guidance Center of Westchester Inc provide?
Guidance Center of Westchester Inc offers 4 services including Co-occurring disorder treatment, Mental health treatment, Outpatient, and 1 more. Services are self-reported to SAMHSA and may change. Contact the facility to confirm current availability.
What population groups does Guidance Center of Westchester Inc serve?
Guidance Center of Westchester Inc's SAMHSA record lists 2 specific population groups: Seniors, Young adults. If your specific population isn't listed, call the facility directly, since intake staff can often accommodate needs the survey form doesn't capture.
Does Guidance Center of Westchester Inc offer detox services?
Guidance Center of Westchester Inc does not currently list detox services. If you need detoxification, ask for a referral or call SAMHSA at 1-800-662-4357 for help finding nearby detox programs.
Is telehealth available at Guidance Center of Westchester Inc?
Guidance Center of Westchester Inc does not currently list telehealth options. Contact them directly as many facilities have expanded virtual care offerings. You can reach them at (914) 613-07003393.
How do I get started with treatment at Guidance Center of Westchester Inc?
Contact Guidance Center of Westchester Inc directly at (914) 613-07003393. Ask about intake procedures, wait times, what to bring, and insurance verification. For immediate help, call SAMHSA at 1-800-662-4357.

Every figure on PlainRecovery is rendered directly from SAMHSA's published N-SUMHSS facility data, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these facility listings, or report a data error. Data current as of 2024 N-SUMHSS release.