Kings County Hospital – Behavioral Health

About Kings County Hospital – Behavioral Health – Little Caribbean, New York

Kings County Hospital Behavioral Health Center is a clinical alcohol and drug rehabilitation center in the heart of Brooklyn, New York. As part of the Kings County Hospital, it provides a complete range of addiction and mental health treatment options for men and women. It is a medical facility with modern amenities.

Behavioral Health Center’s staff includes many licensed professionals, including nurses, psychologists, social workers, and therapists. They specialize in treating behavioral problems in addition to addiction.

Behavioral Health Center offers outpatient detox services for clients seeking treatment. Detox is usually recommended before a client enters any treatment plan, as removing the illicit substances from their body will reduce the chances of relapse. Detoxification is administered by medical and clinical staff who support and help clients cope with withdrawals as they undergo the process.

Outpatient care sees clients visiting the facility on a regular schedule to receive treatment. Following an assessment, care staff will help develop a treatment plan that meets each client’s unique needs, taking into consideration the nature of their addiction, substance abuse history, and other factors. Clients also have a say in their personal treatment plans.

Behavioral Health Center uses a variety of evidence backed treatment options, including individual and group therapy, DUI services, medication maintenance, overdose prevention, peer support groups, and creative arts therapy. Outpatient care can also include medical and mental health care services.

Behavioral Health Center has a specialized program for opioid addiction.

People living with mental health issues like anxiety or depression sometimes turn to substance abuse as a coping mechanism. Other times, ongoing substance abuse can lead to the development of these problems. Regardless, the coexistence of addiction and mental health and behavioral concerns in clients is a problem that needs to be addressed in full to better support recovery.

Behavioral Health Centers is equipped to treat co-occurring disorders in clients. Treatment for additional behavioral health problems is integrated into the addiction treatment plan.

Photo Gallery

Insurance & Payment

Accepted Insurance Providers

Aetna Blue Cross Blue Shield Cigna Humana UnitedHealth Group

Other Payment Options

Treatment & Services

Levels of Care

Therapies Offered

Clinical Services

Specialty Programs