July 13, 2020 Update

Dear INTER-CARE Community,

INTER-CARE remains committed to supporting your recovery and will be following CDC guidelines to open our offices for limited services over the next few weeks.

Our first phase will begin as of July 20th, 2020 to resume random, urine drug screening in the Manhattan and Westchester offices. We are resuming these services with your safety in mind.

We will call you in advance to set up a convenient appointment time at the office of your choice. Please be punctual with your appointmenttime. If you are late for the appointment, you may need to be
rescheduled.

Our heightened safety precautions include:
• Screening of all clients and staff at time of arrival including temperature checks, waiver and symptomology.
• Continuous and vigorous cleaning of countertops, doorknobs, bathrooms and common spaces
• Plexiglass shields at front desk and toxicology stations
• Touchless Hand Sanitizing stations throughout the facility
• Social distancing of 6 feet
• Masks will be required at all times
• Only clients with a scheduled appointment may enter the premises

If you have a temperature greater than 99.6 or have respiratory symptoms such as cough, and or shortness of breath, please reschedule your appointment. Additionally, if you screen for any of these symptoms upon arrival, you will be referred for COVID-19 testing. If for some reason you are unable to comply with office screenings, please speak directly with your counselor about making other arrangements for screenings.

INTER-CARE continues to operate virtually while the COVID19 pandemic continues. If you would like to make a referral please call (212)532-5804. If you are a current client and have any questions or concerns please contact your primary counselor via phone or email. For any general questions or to speak with an INTER-CARE staff member please press 0 to be connected to a team member.  We will keep you updated with any operating changes. 

As we continue to face the challenges of Covid-19, INTER-CARE will suspend the majority of on-site operations in both locations as of Friday March 20th until further notice.  We will continue to monitor the recommendations of OASAS, the CDC and DOH and will provide updates as we go along.

All INTER-CARE groups, individual sessions, psychiatric evaluations, medication management and new intake appointments will be done through telepractice. If you are a current client needing assistance joining your sessions or have recently changed your contact information, please call our offices at 212-532-0303 and leave a message for your primary clinician or administration.  For more information please click here for information on our Virtual Treatment program.

We are still accepting new admissions. Please call Ali Parisi at 212-532-5804 for additional information and to schedule a telepractice appointment.

All Community support groups are suspended and we encourage attendance at online meetings.

Stay healthy and please reach out if we can be of any support.
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Nick Lessa
CEO