Staten Island Mental Health Society

444 Saint Marks Place
Staten Island, NY 10301

Staten Island, New York

718-720-6727

About Staten Island Mental Health Society

The Staten Island Mental Health Society (SIMHS) is a part of Richmond University Medical Center’s behavioral health services division located in Staten Island, New York. The facility provides a wide range of mental health solutions, including substance use disorder treatment on an outpatient basis.

A Merging of Services

In 2019, SIMHS merged with RUMC, creating a robust program that serves children, adults, and families in the greater Staten Island community. This means that the community now has access to a larger network of skilled board certified psychologists, therapists, counselors, and physicians to manage their behavioral health needs.

Adolescent and Adult Substance Abuse Program

The Adolescent and Adult Substance Abuse Program provides care to adolescents, teenagers, and adults with substance use disorders (SUD). I appreciate that this also includes counseling services for loved ones impacted by another’s addiction. Their services include drug and alcohol assessments, multi-family and peer group counselling, family and individual therapy, and psychiatric consults.

Satellite Outpatient Care

Although not offered at the St. Marks Place location, the St. George outpatient programs are designed for SUD treatment which includes medication management and crisis intervention. This also includes medication assisted treatment to help safely detox and achieve sobriety. I appreciate that services are catered to each person’s needs. Similarly, other facilities within the RUMC network provide SUD treatment services to adolescents and teens.

I liked that RUMC also has a mobile crisis outreach service which provides responsive care to manage non-emergent crisis situations including addiction. RUMC accepts most major insurances, Medicare, and Medicaid.

Addiction Treatment Programs

Adult Program Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) LGBTQ Friendly Rehab Teen & Adolescent Program

Adult Program

A quality adult program in New York provides a combination of medical, mental, and emotional support to treat the whole individual. Various methods are used to help adults achieve and maintain sobriety.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive behavioral therapy in New York emphasizes how thoughts affect mood. It is a goal-oriented method that teaches participants how to address dysfunctional thoughts and underlying beliefs that can lead to substance abuse and addiction.

LGBTQ Friendly Rehab

Men and women face different issues when it comes to addiction and recovery. Women’s rehab in New York offers treatment approaches that address life issues that are specific to women.

Teen & Adolescent Program

While at a young adult program in New York, young people can participate in activities and therapy sessions that cater to their age bracket. They can also form relationships with other young adults for mutual support.

Levels of Care

Outpatient Rehab

For those who require accountability but less intensive oversight, outpatient rehab in New York is a good opti...on. During this treatment, you meet regularly with a counselor and attend support group meetings, for accountability and encouragement. This may last for a few weeks or months, based on your recovery journey.

Dual Diagnosis & Mental Health

Mental health disorders that co-occur with substance abuse disorders often cause relapse. For successful recov...ery, both disorders must be treated, with dual diagnosis treatment in New York. Common methods include cognitive-behavioral therapy, medication management, and counseling.

Financial Aid

If you require assistance with paying for alcohol and drug rehab in New York, you may be eligible for financia...l aid. Financial assistance options include grants, scholarships, non-profit programs, personal funding, and health insurance programs to help you manage the expense of substance abuse treatment.

Medicaid Accepted

You may be eligible for Medicaid coverage to help pay for alcohol and drug rehab in New York. Medicaid coverag...e may vary, but it may cover the cost of detox, inpatient rehab, and other levels of care.

Private Insurance

If you have private insurance, you may be able to use it to help pay for alcohol and drug rehab in New York. T...he amount covered will depend on your policy and whether the treatment center is in-network or out-of-network. You may be left with some costs like a co-payment, or co-insurance. Check with your insurer for more information.

Self-Pay Options

You have the option to pay for alcohol and drug rehab treatment out-of-pocket in New York, known as self-pay o...r private pay. This gives you control over the cost of your recovery journey and access to all levels of care, including detox, inpatient rehab, and more.

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