Benjamin Zohar, NCACIP
Co‑Founder, Long Island Addiction Treatment Resources · Operator, Intervention New York (separate entity) · In long‑term recovery
Professional Role
Benjamin works directly with families to assess clinical needs, verify insurance benefits, and coordinate placement into detox, residential, and outpatient treatment programs. He collaborates with intervention professionals, including Christopher Veto, NCACIP, when structured interventions are necessary. His approach emphasizes ethical placement, speed, and clarity—ensuring individuals are matched with appropriate, vetted programs based on clinical necessity.Credentials & Certifications
- NCACIP — Nationally Certified Advanced Clinical Intervention Professional™
- Professional Member — NAADAC (The Association for Addiction Professionals)
- Member — Association for Addiction Professionals of New York (AAPNY)
Certification Recognition
- Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
- Association for Coach Training Organizations (ACTO)
- Continuing Coach Education (CCE)
- Florida Certification Board
- The Addictions Academy (AACT)
- Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation (CACCF)
- Addictions Behavior Analysis (ABA Monitor)
- Colorado Providers Association (COPA)
Professional Memberships & Leadership
- ISSUP (International Society of Substance Use Prevention and Treatment Professionals) — Network Moderator Focus: Addiction Policy, Recovery, and Community Issues in New York
- IRIEN (Integrated Recovery & Intervention Education Network) — Moderator
Mental Health Advocacy
- Advocate Member — National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
- State Member — NAMI New York State
- Local Member — NAMI Queens/Nassau
Areas of Focus
- Addiction Treatment Placement & Navigation
- Family-Centered Intervention Strategy
- Insurance Verification & Utilization
- Substance Use Policy & Advocacy
- Harm Reduction & Prevention
- MAT (Medication-Assisted Treatment) Integration
- Recovery Housing & Aftercare Planning
- Post-Treatment Reintegration
Published Work & Contributions
Benjamin is a contributing author and network moderator with ISSUP, where his work focuses on addiction policy, treatment access, and family systems. His publications reach an international audience.- What Is an Intervention and When Is It Needed?
- Intervention for Professionals: What You Need to Know
- Supporting the Family During Treatment
- Access to Substance Use Treatment in New York
Professional Philosophy
“Recovery is a collaborative process that requires coordination among families, clinicians, and community resources. Through education, advocacy, and professional collaboration, we can strengthen the systems that support individuals on their path to recovery.”
Areas Served
Long Island (Nassau & Suffolk), New York City, and statewide support through Intervention New York, including Hudson Valley and Upstate regions.How to Get Started
- Initial consultation to assess needs and goals
- Insurance verification and coverage breakdown
- Clinical matching to appropriate programs
- Placement coordination and logistics
- Aftercare and step-down planning
Quick Facts
- Hometown: Orange County, NY
- Role: Family coordination & placement
- Works alongside: Christopher V., NCACIP (interventions)
Availability
Phone & virtual consults daily. Same/next‑day coordination where available.
Work with Our Interventionist — Christopher Veto, NCACIP
When a structured, family‑centered intervention is appropriate, Benjamin coordinates closely with Chris to plan, facilitate, and support immediate placement.