Metropolitan Center for Mental Health – Saint Nicholas Avenue

Metropolitan Center for Mental Health – Saint Nicholas Avenue has been providing low-cost mental health support for residents of the Upper West Side Community of New York City, New York since 1962. They offer psychological and psychiatric treatment alongside specialized substance use recovery, Hispanic family services and child and adolescent programs. They serve Spanish speaking and multicultural members of the community. Clients can even access services via telehealth.

They keep costs low by accepting Medicaid, Medicare and several Managed Care Plans. They offer discounts or a sliding fee scale payment for the uninsured.

This program is situated in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan. This area is known for its rich cultural diversity and vibrant Dominican influence. Local train and bus routes are available for easy access to the facility from various areas of the city.

Their specialized outpatient substance use care known as Families and Individuals in Recovery (FAIR) supports individuals in recovery and those struggling with dual diagnosis mental health issues. Recovery support is extended to family members and significant others.

FAIR offers a thorough intake assessment encompassing mental health, substance use, medical and wellness checks. They adopt social and psychodynamic psychotherapy models in helping clients build a strong foundation for lasting recovery. Clients attend individual and group sessions alongside family therapy, educational lectures and self help meetings like AA and NA.

Specialized groups like abstinence maintenance and relapse prevention help clients build resilience and stay committed to lasting recovery. The program incorporates medication assisted treatment (MAT) to help those struggling with opioid use issues. They also offer psychiatric care to support individuals with co-occurring conditions. This ensures whole-person recovery.

As you move forward in recovery they’ll provide linkage to community resources to help you address needs like housing, employment and medical care. They also offer ongoing recovery support to help you maintain stability and abstinence long term.