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Adult inpatient psychiatry

Respectful care in a compassionate setting

Our inpatient adult psychiatry program provides comprehensive, patient-centered care for individuals 18 and older who have symptoms of psychiatric disorders that interfere with their ability to function and be safe on their own. We offer respectful care in a compassionate, confidential setting, and provide evidence-based psychotherapeutic and pharmacological interventions that are individualized to meet the needs of our patients. In addition, we offer counseling sessions for our patients’ families that provide information, education and support.

Our team

Our approach is built on the collaboration of a multidisciplinary team of professionals with the expertise and specialized training to provide effective treatment. Our team includes:

  • Behavioral health associates
  • Board-certified psychiatrists
  • Creative arts therapists
  • Nurses
  • Nurse practitioners
  • Registered dietitian
  • Social workers
  • Therapeutic rehabilitation specialists

What we offer

  • 24-hour nursing care
  • A safe, therapeutic environment
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Comprehensive evaluation including bloodwork and psychiatric, psychosocial and physical examination
  • Daily self-help groups, such as Emotions Anonymous
  • Dialectical behavior-informed therapy
  • Discharge planning
  • Education and support groups for family members
  • Educational groups on topics such as medication education and symptom management
  • Group psychotherapy and creative arts therapy
  • Individual therapy
  • Vocational, medical and nutritional consultations as needed

We offer special services for people who are affected by coexisting mental health issues and addictions. These include:

  • Addiction assessment
  • Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous groups
  • Detoxification
  • Specialized groups that help patients learn about keys to successful recovery, including an introduction to the 12-step support system and education on the medical aspects of addiction, relapse prevention and medication management

400 Sunrise Highway
Amityville, NY 11701

Get directions

For a Northwell ambulance, call
(833) 259-CEMS (2367).