Young Adult Residence

Empowering Recovery, Building Independence

Outreach’s Young Adult Residence in Brentwood, Long Island is a safe, welcoming, and supportive home for young adults ages 18–25 who are ready to take the next step in their recovery journey. Here, young people gain the tools, confidence, and support they need to build a strong foundation for a healthy, independent, and limitless future.

As the first program of its kind on Long Island, Outreach’s Young Adult Residence fills a critical gap in care by offering comprehensive, age-appropriate treatment in a compassionate and empowering environment. Our dedicated team partners closely with each young adult — and their families — to create a personalized plan that reflects their goals, builds resilience, and supports their successful transition into adulthood.

Care That Offers a Path Forward

At Outreach, we know that every journey is unique. Our experienced and caring staff walk alongside young adults every step of the way, offering an intensive level of care and a wide range of therapeutic, educational, and recreational opportunities. Together, we help them discover their strengths, develop essential skills, and move forward with confidence.

Each young person’s individualized care plan may include:

  • Comprehensive substance use and mental health treatment services
  • Psychiatric evaluation and medication management
  • Individual and group therapy focused on coping strategies, life skills, and vocational readiness
  • Family counseling and education to strengthen support systems
  • Relapse prevention planning and ongoing alumni recovery support
  • Specialized groups, including anger management and emotional regulation
  • Access to vocational classrooms, technology labs, and recreational spaces that prepare them for the future

A Place Designed for Growth

The Outreach Young Adult Residence is centrally located in Brentwood, Suffolk County, Long Island, with easy access from anywhere in the NYS Metropolitan area by public transportation and by car. Our state-of-the-art residence was thoughtfully designed to promote healing, build confidence, and support both educational and independent living skills. Features of our residence include:

  • Bright, welcoming bedrooms that feel like home
  • A communal dining hall and kitchen where shared meals build community
  • Recreational spaces that foster connection, confidence, and joy
  • Dedicated counseling rooms and classrooms designed for healing and growth
  • Technology labs that support educational and career development

Families Are an Essential Part of the Journey

Recovery is not something anyone should face alone. At Outreach’s Young Adult Residence, families and loved ones are integral partners in the healing process. We offer a wide range of family services that run in parallel with young adults’ treatment and continue even after residential care ends. Together, we help rebuild relationships, strengthen communication, and support sustainable recovery for the whole family.

Our Compassionate Expert Team

Outreach staff deep experience and heartfelt dedication to supporting young people on their path from addiction to recovery. Through positive role modeling and individualized support, our team helps residents develop the skills and confidence they need for lasting change.

Each young adult’s care team develops a personalized program tailored to their needs and goals. The care team may include:

  • Clinical Director
  • Physicians and Psychiatrists
  • Registered Nurses
  • Family and Individual Therapists
  • Teachers and Tutors
  • Vocational Specialists

John Venza, LCSW-R, LMHC

Rebecca Hladky, LCSW

Taking the Next Step

Choosing recovery is a courageous decision and you don’t have to do it alone. Our compassionate team is here to guide and support you every step of the way.

📞 Call us at 1-833-OPINYORG (1-833-674-6967) to schedule a consultation and tour of our Young Adult Residence.