Rochester General Hospital
Treatment center
At a glance
- Address
- 1381 East Ridge Road, Rochester, NY 14621
- Levels of care
- OutpatientTelemedicine
- Ages served
- Youth (Ages 12-17)Young Adults (Ages 18-25)Adults (Ages 26-64)Seniors (Ages 65+)
- Languages
- Sign language
Detox and medication
Detox
- Not offered: Opioids
- Not offered: Alcohol
- Not offered: Benzodiazepines
- Not offered: Methamphetamines
- Not offered: Cocaine
Medication assisted treatment
- Offered: Buprenorphine
- Offered: Naltrexone
- Not offered: Methadone
Services and programs
Services
Special programs
Other treatment centers close by
Within about 14 miles of this address, nearest first.
Meetings in Rochester
Treatment and fellowship meetings do different jobs, and most people end up using both.
Questions people ask about Rochester General Hospital
Is Rochester General Hospital residential or day treatment?
They offer outpatient and telemedicine. Which one fits is usually decided by how much structure the first few weeks need, and Rochester has 8 other centers within 14 miles.
Can you detox at Rochester General Hospital?
No detox here. A center can still take someone after a detox elsewhere, which is the common order of events, and the nearest one is 3.0 miles away in Rochester.
What else is near Rochester General Hospital?
There are 8 more within a short drive of Rochester, so this does not have to be the only call you make.
Are there free support meetings in Rochester?
Rochester has 112 free AA meetings as well, which is not treatment but costs nothing and needs no referral.
Which languages does Rochester General Hospital offer treatment in?
They work in 1 language beyond English: Sign language. Ask whether the group sessions in Rochester are in it too, or only the one to one ones.
Is medication assisted treatment available at Rochester General Hospital?
They prescribe buprenorphine and naltrexone. Medication and counseling together is the standard of care for opioid use rather than an either or, and not every place near Rochester offers both.
Who answers the phone?
You will be asked about the drug, the dose, your medical history and your coverage. Medical history matters here: seizures, pregnancy, heart problems and current prescriptions all change the plan. Describe what you are actually dealing with, not the version that sounds manageable.
Can I get in today?
Sometimes, and it depends far more on the level of care than on the center. Many programs offer an interim option while you wait, usually outpatient sessions or a daily check in. Ask to be put on a cancellation list as well as the main one.