J-CAP — Queens Village Committee for Mental Health
116-30 Sutphin Boulevard
Jamaica, NY 11434
About J-CAP — Queens Village Committee for Mental Health
The Queens Village Committee for Mental Health for J-CAP offers primary care, mental health support and residential substance use treatment. These services are available at their health center — Thomas and Marie White Health Center. This facility is in Jamaica, New York about 10 miles from Midtown Manhattan. They’re close to major transportation hubs which make access easy.
Folks from Manhattan can get there in 20 to 25 minutes through the Van Wyck Expressway or the Long Island Expressway. The location is served by JFK Airport as well. This is just a few miles away. This makes it easily reachable from the furthest regions. Nearby Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning reflects the area’s vibrant community.
Their residential program is licensed by NYS OASAS. They offer stabilization, rehabilitation and reintegration services to support lasting recovery. They prioritize personalized and integrated care that is culturally responsive. Referral is accepted from federal, state and local parolees and probationers. They can provide alternatives to incarceration and post-incarceration placement as well.
Their tailored residential care involves intensive inpatient substance use treatment and addiction counseling. You’ll benefit from the guidance of expert clinicians and recovery coaches who’ll provide 24/7 support. Your personalized care may include medication-assisted treatment. This technique uses meds approved by the FDA to alleviate cravings and withdrawal symptoms.
Weekly toxicology testing is conducted to monitor progress and ensure you're complying with treatment guidelines. Onsite primary care and mental health services are available. The latter is especially helpful to dually diagnosed patients. You'll participate in vocational counseling and recreational exercises. Vocational or career counseling prepares you for employment after recovery.
The program also involves case management services. Your case manager can streamline housing assistance and help with finding a job as you prepare to reenter the community. They can also assist you with health and benefits enrollment. You can continue your recovery journey by transitioning to their outpatient substance use treatment after residential care. The outpatient program focuses on building recovery skills that encourage independent living and relapse prevention.
They also offer many integrated outpatient health services that can benefit you long term. These include HIV and Hepatitis C testing/treatment, management of chronic conditions and women’s health. They even provide services that support veterans. They can offer referrals to various specialty and ancillary services to ensure continuity of care. They also partner with local community-based organizations to link you to other nonmedical or diagnostic services if needed.