Stabilization Services

Horizon offers a 24-hour residential setting at Terrace House (291 Elm Street, Buffalo) for persons with substance use disorders who need support, counseling, observation, nursing and medical care to achieve stabilization following drug and/or alcohol withdrawal.

The primary objectives of Stabilization Services are to provide:

Monitoring and management of remaining symptoms following acute withdrawal,
Screening for other mental and physical health conditions,
Promotion of abstinence,
Patient development of coping skills to manage triggers and cravings
Education and linkages to supports for patients and their family members,
Encouragement to patients and their families to engage in continued treatment to achieve ongoing recovery.

For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please call (716) 854-2444 and press “1” for the Admissions Department.

Informational Downloads:

Horizon Village Campus Residential Application and Release 2020

Family Programming

Wednesday Evenings

Families can arrive as early as 5:45pm

Family Education Group 6:00-6:50pm

Family Visiting 7:00-8:00pm

Sunday Afternoons

Families can arrive as early as 12:45pm

Family Education Group 1:00-1:50pm

Family Visiting 2:00-3:00pm

Frequently Asked Questions:

Who is eligible?

Our stabilization program at Terrace House accepts adults (age 18 and over) who are actively abusing substances and are at risk for withdrawal. This program is also for those in eminent danger for relapse which may lead to health complications or medical emergencies.

Persons needing inpatient care may also have:

Co-morbid mental and/or physical health conditions,
Inability to remain abstinent at lower levels of care,
Lack of adequate sober supports,
Lack of appropriate housing, and/or
Challenges with medication adherence.

How do I make an appointment?

Appointments can be scheduled by calling (716) 854-2444 and pressing 1 to reach our admissions department. Please call between 8:00 am – 7:00 pm, Monday through Friday and 9:00am-5:00pm Saturday and Sunday.

Where is Horizon Village Terrace House located?

We are located at 291 Elm Street in Buffalo, NY 14203.

How long will I be there?

Your length of stay is determined by your specific needs.

What types of services will I receive during my stay?

We offer individual, group, and family counseling, cognitive behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, trauma informed care, drug screening, education regarding addiction and disease management, health education, continued medication assisted treatment, medical evaluation and follow-up as needed, self-help involvement, relapse prevention, overdose prevention education, yoga therapy, recovery coaching, therapy dog program and discharge planning.

How do I pay?

Insurance eligibility verification is required. Your insurance may cover some or all of treatment. Those without insurance will be reviewed and can meet with our financial case manager to discuss further options.

Am I allowed visitors?

Yes. As clients transition to stabilization, visitation is assessed by progress made in treatment and sober supports being involved in that process. Once approved, supervised visitation happens twice a week. Families are required to attend family education seminars prior to visitation. We also offer family therapy sessions as well.

What happens after I am stable?

Discharge planning begins at the time of your first assessment and continues throughout treatment. When you are discharged you will be referred to the appropriate level of care for your needs, which may include admissions to the inpatient rehab program, a more intense residential treatment program such as Horizon Village, or outpatient services. We stress the importance of continuing treatment post-discharge and the development of an effective relapse prevention plan.