Watch the video to learn more about the new Behavioral Health Center at NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County, where we provide quality heath care for our behavioral health patients.
Our provider team consists of psychiatrists, psychologists, internists, nurses, social workers, addiction counselors, activity therapists and other clinical staff who provide care in a compassionate, safe and secure environment. We support the dignity of our clients and partner with them on their road to recovery. Education is offered to help clients and their caregivers come to a better understanding of mental illness and the resources available.
Services include psychopharmacology, individual psycho-therapy, psycho-education, group therapy, activity therapy, and family/significant other meetings. The following are some of the specialized services available.
Adult Behavioral Health Outpatient Program
Location: R-Building
Central Intake Telephone Number: 718-245-2727
Chemical Dependency Treatment Services
NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County provides both inpatient and outpatient services for patients with substance abuse problems. The inpatient program offers acute detoxification for individuals addicted to heroin or other opiates and alcohol, giving patients access to safe medical detoxification and referral to aftercare upon completion. Outpatient services are tailored to the needs of individual patients. Patients receive an assessment in our central intake unit in order to enable them to be placed in a specific program most appropriate for their needs.
Bedford-Stuyvesant Alcoholism Treatment Center
718-636-4234
The Center is a community-based agency that provides a comprehensive network of services, including an outpatient clinic, Halfway House, and Community Education and outreach, for the alcoholic/substance abuser and their families.
Educational Vocational Rehabilitation (EVR) Program
718-245-4845
Our EVR program is a federal, state and city funded program designed specifically to provide academic and vocational evaluations, skills training, family services and job placement assistance to individuals with a history of substance abuse who are now in recovery and want to improve their quality of life. Our goal is to have our students re-enter their communities as skilled, productive and employed citizens.
The EVR Program is licensed by the New York State education Department as a Registered Business School and as a Private Vocational School. We are also approved for the training of veterans.
