Ellis Hospital Mental Health Services

Ellis Hospital is in Schenectady, New York, and offers inpatient medical and surgical care, along with psychiatric services. For those who have mental health issues along with substance use concerns, dual diagnosis care is available. They assist adults with inpatient and outpatient programs, and specialized services for teens and children. They also have a crisis unit and a living space for clients and families to mingle and talk to specialists about their needs. Medicaid is accepted.

At Ellis, you’ll have one of 36 inpatient beds. You’ll have a case management team made up of nurses, counselors, and social workers to address your addictions and any underlying mental health disorder. There’ll be a range of treatment options, including arts therapy, financial counseling, and education classes on how to enhance your health.

After inpatient care is complete, you’ll move to an outpatient program that can assist you with making better life decisions. You might receive assistance for housing or other basic necessities. Transportation to and from the facility might be available.

In addition to traditional inpatient and outpatient programs, Ellis has two programs: The Living Room and The Family Room. The Living Room is a space for adults to talk openly with each other and with specialists. It’s an opportunity to drop in and participate in mental health discussions and seek community support. The Family Room is a space for kids and adolescents ages 10 to 17. They can meet with case workers, counselors, and find help for any problems that they want to talk about in a safe area.