Rockland Children’s Psychiatric Center

About Rockland Children’s Psychiatric Center – Orangeburg

Rockland Children’s Psychiatric Center in Orangeburg, New York, is as it sounds, all about kids mental health. They have inpatient treatment for children and youth between the ages of 11 and 18, and they have intensive day treatment, day treatment, and outpatient therapy for children as young as 5 and young adults up to 21 years old.

While the main focus of the RCPC is psychiatric disorders and emotional health, it also treats behavior disorders and has therapy for young adults and youths who are struggling with addiction. It doesn’t matter whether the addiction is to alcohol, smoking, prescription or street drugs, or to something such as gambling or social media.

Cognitive (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) are used in conjunction with experiential and expressive therapy activities, and other innovative and effective evidence-based treatments.

Intensive treatment and a full day school educational program is offered to children and youth ages 11 to 18 who require inpatient therapy and support. This may be for an emotional or behavioral health issue.

Youth who don’t require full inpatient treatment but still need support for a mental health crisis or managing mental health and emotional struggles can enroll in an intensive day treatment program that lasts approximately four to six weeks. Youths attend during the day, part of which is dedicated to school and academics while the other part focuses on mental health treatment and therapeutic activities.

There are also less intensive day treatment programs that allow children and youth to attend their home school and live at home while still receiving daily mental health support and therapy from social workers, psychiatrists, and experienced mental health professionals.

Intensive case management is another service that is offered to children and young adults from the ages of 5 to 21. This is for kids living in an at-risk and high stress environment or are dealing with mental health issues and family dysfunction.

Health insurance is accepted from most providers, including State and Federal programs.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

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.

Intensive Outpatient

Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) are for those who want or need a very structured treatment program but who also wish to live at home and continue with certain responsibilities (such as work or school). IOP substance abuse treatment programs vary in duration and intensity, and certain outpatient rehab centers will offer individualized treatment programs.

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.

Partial Hospitalization Program

A partial hospitalization program (PHP) is a short-term form of intensive rehab, usually for those with acute symptoms that are hard to manage but don’t require 24-hour care. PHPs have structured programming (i.e. individual and/or group therapy), and usually meet 3-5 days a week for around 6 hours (i.e. 9am-3m). Some PHPs are residential (patients sleep on site) and some are not, so patients sleep at home. PHPs can last from 1-6 months, and some offer transportation and meals.

Treatments

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.

Military Program

Serving in the military is both mentally and physically challenging, and can result in trauma that persists even after combat ends. Military programs are tailored to the specific and often complex needs of active duty personnel, veterans, and military families. Clients often access these programs through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

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

Dr. Chinazo Cunningham, MD

Commissioner

Tracey L. Collins

Executive Deputy Commissioner

Dr. Grace Hennessy

Chief of Addiction Psychiatry

Dr. Pamela Mund

Chief of Addiction Medicine

Hank Rosen

Chief of Staff

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