StartCare
Estelle Ford LCSW-R, CASAC-M (SIFI) currently serves as the Clinic Director at StartCare, overseeing the Medication Assisted Treatment Program since October 2021. With extensive experience in clinical services, Estelle held various roles at St. John's Riverside Hospital, including Manager of Clinical Services for inpatient detox-rehab, Clinical Supervisor for inpatient rehab, and Social Worker for outpatient treatment from January 2015 to October 2021. Prior experience includes positions as Clinical Supervisor at Argus Community, Inc. Harbor House II, Senior Counselor at Palladia, Inc., and Assessment Specialist at NADAP. Estelle's early career included work as a Chemical Dependency Counselor and Case Manager in residential treatment. Educational credentials include a Master's degree in Social Work from Adelphi University, a Bachelor of Science in Human Services from Empire State University, and a CASAC from Argus Career Training Institute.
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StartCare
START Treatment & Recovery Centers has been providing addiction treatment services for over 54 years, in the hearts of communities that face multiple social challenges that can affect our patient's path to recovery and overall health. By providing a mix of behavioral health, medication-assisted addiction treatment, and primary care services in community-based settings across New York City, we offer our clients an ally in their recovery. We are one of the few independently-operated providers in this field to conduct leading-edge research into substance use and co-occurring disorders. Working at START is different from many traditional healthcare providers. We're not 24/7 so our clinicians have work-life balance. When our clinics are open the pace is fast and the energy is high as our clients demand the best. Our staff is deeply dedicated to supporting our clients through their recovery. After patient hours, calm descends, staff plan for the next day and meet in inter-disciplinary teams to discuss clients' progress and identify ways to improve outcomes. They attend continuing education opportunities and other professional development programs. Our staff's diversity reflects that of our clients. We're the largest minority-run and independently-operated non-profit healthcare provider in New York State. START Treatment & Recovery Centers is a nonprofit organization certified by the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS); licensed as an Article 28 Diagnostic and Treatment Center by the New York State Office of Health Systems Management; and is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). START Treatment & Recovery Centers is a participating provider in many health plan networks. START policy provides that no one will be denied access to services due to inability to pay; and there is a discounted/sliding fee schedule available based on family size and income.