Top-rated Rehabilitation Center in Hidden Lakes, NY
Ratings mean nothing if the treatment doesn't stick. We've seen people walk out of five-star facilities only to relapse within a week because nobody addressed what actually drove them to use. Our facility earned its reputation the hard way—one person at a time, one family at a time, over four decades of doing this work. When people search for top rehab services, they're usually desperate and confused, clicking through websites that all sound the same.
We're not going to tell you we're perfect. We're going to tell you what we do, how we do it, and why it works for people who commit to the process. Our 191-bed center sits on 54 acres in Putnam County, far enough from the noise that you can actually hear yourself think. That matters when you're trying to figure out who you are without substances.
Treatment That Addresses the Whole Problem
You can't separate your addiction from everything else going on in your life. That's why our team at Arms Acres includes doctors, psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, and counselors who all talk to each other about your case. We start with medically supervised detox because trying to quit cold turkey on your own can land you in the emergency room.
Once your body stabilizes, we dig into the psychological work using cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma-informed care. Most people we treat have been through something that made numbness feel safer than feeling. We help you learn how to sit with discomfort without reaching for a bottle or a pill. Our staff uses motivational interviewing instead of judgment because shaming someone into sobriety has never worked and never will.
Options That Fit Your Situation
We built different programs because a veteran with PTSD needs different support than a 23-year-old whose addiction started with a prescription painkiller. Our veteran substance abuse program works with people who understand what deployment does to you. Our young adult services account for brain development and peer pressure that adults don't face the same way.
Adult rehabilitation focuses on helping people with careers and families get their lives back without losing everything they've built. Need flexibility? Our outpatient clinics in the Bronx, Carmel, and Queens let you get treatment while keeping your job. We work with most insurance companies and accept Medicaid because your bank account shouldn't determine whether you get help.
Who We Are and Why We Do This
Winifred Arms opened our facility in 1982 after her husband, a recovering alcoholic, was killed by a drunk driver. She turned that tragedy into decades of service helping people get sober. We're employee-owned now, meaning everyone here benefits when you succeed. We're licensed by the Joint Commission and New York State OASAS, which requires us to maintain strict quality standards.
Our monthly Alkathon program brings back former patients to share their stories with current residents. You'll meet people who tried treatment three times before it worked, who lost custody of their kids and got them back, and who thought they'd be dead before 30 and are now celebrating years of sobriety.
About Hidden Lakes, NY
Hidden Lakes sits tucked into Sullivan County, living up to its name with bodies of water scattered throughout the area. People who settle here want privacy and natural beauty without complete isolation from civilization.
The community stays quiet most of the year, with residents who prefer keeping to themselves and neighbors who respect that preference. You'll find hiking trails, fishing spots, and enough open space to breathe. It's the kind of place where you can reset without constant distractions pulling at your attention.
Call our intake department and have a real conversation about what you're dealing with. No pressure, no sales pitch—just honest answers about whether we can help.
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