University Hospital of SUNY

About University Hospital of SUNY

University Hospital of SUNY operates an inpatient adult psychiatry unit in Syracuse, New York that provides acute psychiatric hospitalization for adults 18 and older including those with co-occurring substance use disorders. We report they reside within Upstate University Hospital and offer short term stabilization with an average length of stay of five to seven days.

Inpatient Psychiatric Care and Substance Use Treatment

Patients begin with a thorough psychiatric evaluation and medication management upon admission to the unit. The program is designed for acute stabilization of mood disorders, psychotic illnesses, and substance use disorders. I can confirm they serve both voluntary and involuntary patients referred from emergency rooms or other hospital units.

Throughout their stay clients participate in group psychotherapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy groups offered multiple times per week, and supportive therapies including occupational therapy, art therapy, and pet therapy. They arrange referrals to inpatient addiction rehabilitation or outpatient services as needed for continued recovery support after discharge.

Key Features of University Hospital Psychiatry

• Who they treat: Adults age 18 and older with psychiatric and substance use disorders, including dual diagnosis
• Approach: Interdisciplinary team model with psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, psychologists, and therapists providing evaluation, medication management, DBT, and psychotherapy groups
• Therapies: Group psychotherapy, DBT, occupational therapy, art therapy, pet therapy, and individual therapy for selected patients
• Admissions: No direct admissions; referrals accepted through emergency rooms, other hospital units, or the Transfer Center