New York City, NY

Tribeca Twelve collegiate recovery residence

Questions and Answers

• What makes Hazelden's Tribeca Twelve an innovative program?
  Tribeca Twelve offers an unprecedented level of addiction recovery support programming for young adults. In addition, the affiliation between Hazelden and the College Student Program at Columbia University's Department of Psychiatry brings together a state-of-the-art treatment program and seamless continuum of care that meets the unique needs of young adults during and after addiction treatment. Columbia's program is designed specifically for college students who have had to interrupt their education to obtain intensive alcohol and drug treatment and those who continue their classes but need a high level of structure and support.  
• Is the program open to all colleges and universities in New York?
  Yes. Tribeca Twelve is owned and operated by Hazelden and the program is open to any young adult (18-29) attending a program of higher education in New York City.
• What is the difference between a sober dorm and the Tribeca Twelve Residence?
  Many colleges and universities offer on-campus housing that promotes a policy of drug and alcohol free living. Tribeca Twelve is more than a policy-based approach and offers a supportive, structured, safe and sober living environment designed to promote success in school and life. The program is available to young adults in school and those who have had to leave school to obtain treatment and need support while reintegrating back into campus life after treatment.
• Is Tribeca Twelve an addiction treatment program?
  Tribeca Twelve is not a treatment program. Residents must be clean and sober and agree to undergo periodic drug testing and evaluation. The program is open to young adults, during and after treatment, and is designed to promote independent living in a supported environment. The goal is to build strong recovery skills around self, family and community and to take those skills and knowledge into life after graduation.
• How is family involved in the program?
  The program at Tribeca Twelve is built on three key cornerstones: building self, supporting positive family relationships and growing community. The program includes an orientation for family and friends and a secure web portal to stay connected to celebrate successes, support the resident with his or her recovery challenges and learn about the disease of addiction and how it affects families and friends. 
• How do I reserve a bed?
  Yes. Simply fill out the Tribeca Application icluded on this site and return the form along with the first month's deposit to hold the bed. The deposit is fully refundable prior to signing an admission agreement. 
• What does the program cost?
  Pricing is $5,000 to $5,500 per month depending on semi-private rooms and length of commitment.
  • Semi-private bedroom, $5,500 per month
  • Long-term (12 months) semi-private bedroom, $5,250 per month
  • Quad bedroom, $5,250 per month
  • Long-term (12 months) quad bedroom, $5,000 per month
• How does this cost compare with other housing options in Manhattan?
  The average rental price of a Manhattan two-bedroom apartment with a doorman is approximately $5,428 per month. In Tribeca, the average rate is $8,938 per month - unfurnished, and without utilities. The average size of a rental apartment is 898 square feet and studio apartments average 440 sq ft.
  
  By contrast, Tribeca Twelve units are 2,200 sq ft. and are $5,000 a month with a 12-month commitment. They come furnished with a full kitchen, dining room, large living room with fireplace, separate study, two full bathrooms and in-unit laundry. In addition, the price includes periodic housekeeping, utilities, flat screen TV, wireless internet and cable service. In addition, the residence includes:
  • dedicated recovery coaches to provide individual coaching, education, academic liaison services, special events and activities, and structured monitoring
  • individualized recovery care plans designed to support the young adult's sobriety, academic programming, and work life
  • coordination of care with independent treatment providers
  • peer support and activities to address concerns and celebrate successes
  • drug testing to detect possible relapse and allow for early intervention to restore sobriety or transfer to a higher level of care
  • special programs and services to support lifelong recovery

The value is unmistakable. Beautiful, affordable, spacious living in a convenient location that supports recovery and enhances peace-of-mind.

• What is not included in the program fees?
  The purchase of food, medications, non-routine drug testing, professional treatment services, and special services (e.g., meetings with off-site treatment providers).  
• Is there a minimum stay requirement?
  A minimum stay of 90 days is required unless terminated earlier at Hazelden's request. A 90-day stay is considered the minimum to support young adults in early recovery following treatment completion and the stress of attending school and learning new life skills to remain sober.
• What are the payment terms?
  A non-refundable application fee of $300 plus the first month program fee is due on execution of the Admission License Agreement. The program fees will be refunded if the admission is terminated by Hazelden for any reason prior to move-in. If the resident terminates the agreement prior to move-in, the first month fee is non-refundable. If the resident terminates the agreement after move-in, the first 90-day program fees are non-refundable. The program fees may be refunded for a good cause, including Hazelden's recommendation for referral to a higher level of care, acute medical emergency, family emergency, expulsion from school and military service.
• Is there financial aid available?
  Costs of the housing may be funded through student loans in accordance with student loan requirements. Program scholarships may be available through donor funding for financially qualifying students.
• What is the admission process?
  After an initial determination of eligibility for admission based on a phone or in-person interview, the prospective resident will complete an application form along with a non-refundable payment of $300 to cover the application fees. Prior to admission, an in-person or telephone screening and drug testing will be completed. 
• What is the refund policy if a resident relapses?
  If a resident relapses and is discharged from the program at Hazelden's request, the remainder of the monthly service fees are non-refundable. If any monthly program fees have been prepaid for future months, those funds will be refunded, less any amounts billed for ancillary services (non-routine drug tests, special services). 
• What is the refund policy if the resident elects to leave the program for any reason?
  After admission to the program, if a resident elects to leave the program for any reason unrelated to a discharge at Hazelden's request, the resident remains responsible for payment of the remaining term of the agreement, up to 90 days. In Hazelden' sole discretion, the remaining fees due and payable may be adjusted.
• Are any of the services eligible for payment by health insurance?
  The recovery support in the residence program is not eligible for insurance payment. Professional treatment and continuing care services may be reimbursed by commercial insurance. Hazelden is insurance friendly and will work with residents to determine the availability of commercial insurance to pay for professional services provided by Hazelden. For those residents obtaining professional treatment services elsewhere, residents should consult with their own treatment providers for more information.
• What are residents responsible to bring?
  Residents are responsible to bring bed linens (extra long twin bed sheets and comforter), towels and washcloths, personal items (e.g., shampoo, toothpaste), laptop computers if desired, medication and other personal items. Residents are encouraged not to bring luggage for storage on-site.
• What is the staffing?
  There are full-time professionally trained recovery coaches available on-site 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 
• How many residents per floor?
  The floors are gender specific with up to six residents per floor. Each resident will share a bedroom and full bathroom with 1-3 other residents depending on semi-private or shared room arrangements.
• What are the sleeping and storage accommodations?
  Each bedroom has custom built platform beds with storage for personal items and individual lights and power outlets for electronic devices. Each resident has separate closet storage and a personal safe for storage of medications, computers and valuables. There is a building storage unit for resident bicycle storage, based on availability.
• Are residents allowed to smoke?
  There is no smoking allowed in the residential units or in front of the building. Smoking is allowed in designated areas on the rooftop deck and is accessible by elevator service.
• Is the building secure?
  Access to the building and each floor is controlled by electronic key card access. Hazelden is able to remotely program key card access and track each resident's entry to the building.  There are security cameras located at the entrance to the building, on each floor and in other key locations. NYPD Precinct 1 is located one block away and due to the proximity to the building there is a high police presence. Tribeca New York is a safe neighborhood and you can learn more by visiting New York Police Department crime statistics Web site.
• How will family and friends stay connected?
  A secure password-protected Web portal will allow residents to stay in touch with family and friends. If permission is obtained from the resident, house staff will send updates to identified family members on activities, successes and other information. 
• How will the program work with the resident's treatment provider?
  With written permission, Hazelden will work with the resident's treatment providers to coordinate recovery care planning based on treatment goals and to provide regular communications on activities and successes along with results of drug testing and other information. 
• Are residents required to obtain treatment from Hazelden?
  Residents are not required to obtain treatment from Hazelden. If residents elect to obtain treatment from other providers, Hazelden will work to provide appropriate referrals and provide information about Hazelden's recovery philosophy to the resident's treatment providers (including health care providers) to ensure the best alignment with the goals of maintaining sobriety.
• What happens if the resident relapses?
  Hazelden will evaluate the circumstances on a case-by-case basis to determine the most appropriate course of action. Actions can range from discharge from the program and referral to a higher level of care, increased drug test monitoring and revisions to the recovery plan of care, among other actions. If relapse occurs, the goal is prompt identification and intervention to restore sobriety. 
• What are the visiting policies?
  Hazelden does not allow visitors in the units unless expressly authorized by staff and there are no overnight guests allowed. The residence is located near many hotels and Hazelden has negotiated lower rates for family and friends at the Hilton Garden Inn in Tribeca, located at 39 Avenue of the Americas.
• Is any transportation provided?
  No transportation services are included. The house is located next to subway and bus lines with easy access to most colleges and universities. The A, C and E subway lines are located next door and the N, R, Q, W, 6,  J and M lines are located within two blocks. There is limited on-street parking in the front of the building but cars are discouraged.
• What shopping and services are located nearby?
  Fed Ex and Kinko's are located next door with a hardware store and grocery store within one block. The building is within a short walking distance to coffee shops, movie theaters, the Tribeca Film Festival, Hudson River Park and Battery City Park, bookstores, banks, and health clubs including the Equinox and New York Sports Club.