Addiction Treatment in Medford, NY
Recovery services for Medford residents in the Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County
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Addiction Treatment Services in Medford
Medford is a hamlet in the Town of Brookhaven in central Suffolk County, with an estimated population of approximately 24,000 residents. Located along Sunrise Highway (Route 27) and adjacent to Patchogue to the south and Coram to the north, Medford sits within one of the most accessible treatment corridors in eastern Suffolk County.
The hamlet's proximity to Long Island Community Hospital in Patchogue — the primary emergency and psychiatric facility for eastern Suffolk — gives Medford residents relatively good access to crisis stabilization services. Outpatient treatment providers are concentrated along the Route 112 and Route 27 corridors in Patchogue and Coram.
Substance Use in Medford: Local Context
Source: OASAS, Suffolk County Health Department, CDC
- • Suffolk County's opioid overdose death rate was 14.8 per 100,000 residents in 2022, with the Medford-Coram-Centereach corridor representing one of Brookhaven Town's highest-volume treatment intake areas (OASAS).
- • The Patchogue-Medford area saw a 38% increase in naloxone (Narcan) administrations by Suffolk County EMS between 2020 and 2022, reflecting elevated overdose incident rates in the central Brookhaven corridor (Suffolk County PD data).
- • Methamphetamine and stimulant treatment admissions increased 41% across Suffolk County from 2020 to 2023, with Brookhaven hamlets including Medford representing a notable share of that increase (OASAS).
- • Suffolk County cannabis treatment admissions increased 28% from 2021 to 2023, partly attributed to legalization and increased potency of commercially available products (OASAS).
Medford is positioned at the intersection of Sunrise Highway and Route 112, giving residents vehicle access to treatment facilities across central and eastern Suffolk. The Medford LIRR station on the Montauk Branch connects residents to outpatient providers in Patchogue and farther west without requiring vehicle access.
Residents can also explore resources in neighboring communities including Patchogue, Town of Brookhaven, and Bay Shore. For detox program options or insurance coverage, see our guides.
Treatment Options Near Medford
Medical Detox
Medical detoxification for opioids, alcohol, and benzodiazepines is available through Long Island Community Hospital in Patchogue and OASAS-certified programs in the surrounding corridor. Medical supervision is essential for safe withdrawal.
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
MAT programs using buprenorphine, methadone, and naltrexone serve Medford residents through providers in Patchogue and Coram. MAT is the evidence-based standard for opioid use disorder and reduces overdose deaths by up to 50%.
Outpatient Programs
Outpatient and intensive outpatient programs near Medford allow residents to receive structured addiction treatment while maintaining employment and family responsibilities.
Crisis Resources
988 Lifeline
Call or text 988 for 24/7 crisis support. Free and confidential.
OASAS HOPEline
Call 1-877-846-7369 for NY State addiction treatment referrals 24/7.
Long Island Community Hospital
Located in Patchogue (~5 minutes south of Medford), serving as the primary emergency psychiatric facility for eastern Suffolk County.
Free Narcan
Free naloxone available at Suffolk County pharmacies under a standing order — no prescription required. Prevents opioid overdose deaths.
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