Saint Peters Addiction Recovery Center (SPARC) – Acute Care Unit – Albany, New York
315 South Manning Boulevard, Albany, New York, 12208
Last Updated: June 26, 2026
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Payment Options
- Cash or self-payment
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
- Private health insurance
- Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)
Addiction Resource Score
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In this guide, we explain exactly how we rate treatment centers—from accreditation and staff credentials to therapy options, facility environment, and family involvement. You'll see how we assign scores, award badges, and update listings to ensure accuracy and fairness. Most importantly, our system focuses on elevating centers that prioritize ethical, evidence-based care, not just those with the best marketing. This way, you can trust that the ratings you see reflect meaningful standards that help you find the right fit for lasting recovery.
8.0
Out of 10
An essential part of the St. Peter’s Health Partners network, Saint Peter’s Addiction Recovery Center is situated in Albany, New York, and provides a wide variety of treatments for adults and adolescents dealing with alcoholism and drug addiction. Their programs provide medical detox, inpatient, and outpatient treatment alternatives that are customized to each person’s specific requirements. Specialized tracks are also available for those who are subject to court orders.
Saint Peter’s Addiction Recovery Center’s medical detox program aims to reduce withdrawal symptoms while guaranteeing a secure and pleasant detoxification procedure. Clients get treatment planning and counseling in addition to medical monitoring to help them be ready for the next stages of their recovery process.
The facility provides medication-assisted therapy (MAT), which is intended to stabilize patients throughout recovery and dramatically lower the chance of relapse, to those who are struggling with opioid or alcohol use. MAT may be given in both outpatient and inpatient settings, depending on the requirements of the individual client, and can help them build a solid foundation for long-term recovery.
The inpatient treatment uses a conventional strategy that includes group and individual therapy sessions. In addition, participants get continued pharmaceutical management, attend educational seminars, and are involved in a 12-Step program. Furthermore, life skills training is an essential element of the discharge process because it gives clients the skills they need to go on with their recovery in their communities and at home, often by continuing to participate in outpatient treatments.
For adult males, Saint Peter’s Addiction Recovery Center also provides an extended stay program that allows them to remain in a community shelter for four to six months. They get job training, extra supervision, and food stamps during this period, all of which are meant to support their transition to independent life.
The institution provides an outpatient program tailored for teenagers between the ages of 13 and 18. A specialized case management team offers social services, family therapy, and counseling as part of this program, treating the teen’s addiction as well as any underlying issues that may be causing them to take drugs.
The facility is committed to providing a comprehensive approach to treatment, making sure that every client gets individualized care that takes into account both their short-term requirements and long-term recovery objectives.
Treatment Options
The facility offers multiple levels of care, such as:
- Mentoring/peer support
- Housing services
- Discharge Planning
- Self-help groups
- Naloxone and overdose education
The center treats the following addictions and co-occurring disorders:
- Alcohol Detoxification
- Benzodiazepines Detoxification
- Opioids detoxification
- Medication routinely used during detoxification
- Screening for tobacco use
- Comprehensive substance use assessment
- Screening for substance use
Treatment Modalities
- Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
- Substance use disorder counseling
- Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
- 12-step facilitation
- Intervention Services
- Motivational interviewing
- Relapse prevention
- Individual psychotherapy
Conditions Treated
- Alcoholism
- Substance use treatment
Levels Of Care
- Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient
- Outpatient
- Outpatient detoxification
- Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment
- Hospital inpatient detoxification
- Aftercare
License and Accreditation
- State mental health department
- State department of health
- Hospital licensing authority
- The Joint Commission
Ancillary Services
- Case management service
- Early intervention for HIV
- Transportation assistance
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