Nassau University Medical Center

About Nassau University Medical Center – Hempstead

This medical facility offers inpatient psychiatric treatment for adults.

This program is for adults with psychiatric illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression, dissociative disorders, and panic disorders. This inpatient environment is specialized treatment for individuals at risk of self-harm. This is a calm and positive healing environment with a medical team that focuses on the genetic, psychosocial factors, and biological and cultural influences on behavior. Other topics addressed during treatment include emotional trauma, grief, and economic and interpersonal pressures. Treatment programming consists of individual and group therapy, family counseling, medication management, art therapy, behavior modification, psychological assessment, music therapy, recreational therapy, and social work interventions.

Nassau University Medical Center is in-network with many insurance plans including Aetna, Affinity Health Plan, Agewell New York Health Plans, Beacon Health Options, CareConnect, Cigna, Elderplan, Emblem Health, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, and MagnaCare. Verify your coverage and out-of-network benefits directly with your insurance provider.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

12-Step

12 step programs such as Alcoholics or Narcotics Anonymous are support group style programs for individuals who are experiencing alcohol or substance use disorder. At Evoke they use a holistic model of addiction care that includes using 12 step programs. These programs are an integral part of most relapse prevention plans and provide continued support and accountability that support sobriety.

24-Hour Clinical Care

24 hour clinical care provides close medical supervision for individuals in the early stages of recovery. Medical professionals monitor individuals around the clock for complications and provide immediate intervention when needed.

Aftercare Support

Completing a drug or alcohol rehab program shouldn't spell the end of substance abuse treatment. Aftercare involves making a sustainable plan for recovery, including ongoing support. This can include sober living arrangements like halfway houses, career counseling, and setting a patient up with community programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA).

Inpatient

Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.

Medically Assisted Detox

Drug and alcohol addiction often takes a heavy toll on one's body. Over time, a physical dependence can develop, meaning the body physiologically needs the substance to function. Detox is the process of removing drugs and/or alcohol from the body, a process that can be lethal if mismanaged. Medical detox is done by licensed medical professionals who monitor vital signs and keep you safe, healthy, and as comfortable as possible as you go through detox and withdrawal.

Outpatient

Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.

Treatments

Dual Diagnosis Mental Health

Programs

Adult Program

Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.

LGBTQ Program

Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.

Young Adult Program

Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

Staff

Megan C. Ryan, Esq

Interim President, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel

Grace Ting, MD

Interim Chief Medical Officer

Shannon Costello

Interim Chief Nursing Officer

Sasy Salomon

Senior Vice Presidents Chief Information Officer

Michael J. Sposato

Senior Vice Presidents Public Safety and Investigation

Kathleen Mienkiewicz

Senior Vice Presidents Quality

Javida Rizvon

Medical Director

Avelliza Abuzo

Director of Nursing

Accreditations

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