Saint Peters Addiction Recovery Center (SPARC) – Guilderland, New York
3 Mercy Care Lane, Guilderland, New York, 12084
Last Updated: June 26, 2026
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- Cash or self-payment
- Medicaid
- Medicare
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- Monthly
- Self-pay options
Addiction Resource Score
Scoring is assigned by a proprietary system which helps surface key metrics that determine quality. The 10-point scale factors in categories such as operations, customer satisfaction, and trust metrics.
We understand that choosing an addiction treatment center can be overwhelming, especially with so many options, promises, and marketing messages. That's why we've developed a clear, standardized rating system designed to cut through the noise and highlight what truly matters: safety, quality of care, and transparency. Our goal is to give individuals and families the information they need to make confident, informed decisions during a critical time.
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
The Saint Peter’s Addiction Recovery Center (SPARC) in Guilderland, New York, offers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care to both men and women who are struggling with substance use disorders. The center provides inpatient and outpatient services to help people at all stages of their recovery. These include medically supervised detoxification, group therapy for people of different ages and genders, and one-on-one counseling sessions that are tailored to each person’s special needs.
SPARC treats people in a complete way by using the 12-step method and holding regular meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Narcotics Anonymous (NA), and Heroin Anonymous (HA) to build a supportive community. Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) are two main treatments that the center focuses on to help people with addiction get better. This all-around plan makes sure that every client gets the individualized care and tools they need to heal for good.
Treatment Options
The facility offers multiple levels of care, such as:
- Mentoring/peer support
- Discharge Planning
- Self-help groups
- Naloxone and overdose education
The center treats the following addictions and co-occurring disorders:
- Alcohol Detoxification
- Opioids detoxification
- Cocaine Detoxification
- Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
- Clients with HIV or AIDS
- Clients who have experienced trauma
- Comprehensive substance use assessment
- Screening for mental disorders
- Screening for substance use
Treatment Modalities
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Substance use disorder counseling
- Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
- Group counseling
- Family counseling
- 12-step facilitation
- Intervention Services
- Motivational interviewing
- Anger management
- Relapse prevention
- Holistic Treatment
- Individual psychotherapy
Conditions Treated
- Alcoholism
- Substance use treatment
Levels Of Care
- Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient
- Hospital inpatient treatment
- Aftercare
- Outpatient
License and Accreditation
- SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP)
- The Joint Commission
- State department of health
Ancillary Services
- Case management service
- Social skills development
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