NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst

About NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst – Elmhurst, New York

NYC Health + Hospitals Elmhurst is a hospital in New York City, New York that treats individuals with substance use disorder. It’s located in the Elmhurst neighborhood in Queens. Clients can receive inpatient detoxification services and outpatient counseling. The hospital accepts Medicaid and Medicare as well as private health insurance and offers a sliding fee scale for individuals without insurance.

The facility offers acute detoxification, which is the highest level of detox care. It’s designed for individuals who have a severe addiction. You’ll be monitored 24 hours a day so that you’re safe throughout the whole withdrawal process.

The hospital may prescribe you medications such as buprenorphine or methadone to help reduce your symptoms. Once you’ve completed detox, you can be referred to aftercare services.

All patients will be assessed in the central intake unit to determine a program that fits their needs. The hospital provides specialized groups for seniors, women and Spanish speaking individuals. Your group sessions can focus on topics such as relapse prevention, smoking cessation, and wellness. You can choose the groups that are best suited to you and your recovery.

Since you’ll be treated on an outpatient basis, you’ll have time to enjoy all the parks and museums that are near the hospital. The New York Hall of Science features a variety of interesting science and tech exhibits.

NYC Health + Hospitals Elmhurst has a psychiatric staff that can help individuals who have mental illnesses that are contributing to their addiction. They can prescribe you medications to treat mental health issues such as bipolar disorder and anxiety.

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