Established in 1891 in a rented four-bedroom home in Jamaica, Queens, Jamaica Hospital Medical Center's (JHMC) growth has been remarkable. Through commitment to our mission and collaboration with community residents, businesses and other groups we have strengthened and expanded the hospital's services. Today Jamaica Hospital is a 424-bed, fully accredited community teaching hospital with a large network of community-based ambulatory care centers.
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Services Offered
All of our psychiatrists are Board-eligible or Board-certified. Many of our therapists are graduates of postgraduate training institutes for psychotherapy. Our professional staff consists of licensed and certified psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and other mental health professionals.
We provide professional counseling to: *Adults who feel overwhelmed by marital problems, career changes, new family demands, medical difficulties, and mid-life crises. *Young children who have depression, hyperactivity, behavioral problems at home or school, sleep disturbances, and bedwetting. *Adolescents who are experiencing erratic behavior, mood swings, aggressiveness, eating problems, difficulties with school work, and social situations. *Foster-care children and caregivers who require individual therapy, support and assistance. *Elders who are experiencing feelings related to depression, alienation, grief and loss, isolation, deteriorating health, and lack of purpose. *People with a history of serious psychiatric illness who require specialized treatment to help them live more independently. *Recent immigrants who are experiencing feelings of depression, anxiety, and loss, as they adjust to living in their new country. *People recovering from substance abuse who want to achieve sobriety, establish more fulfilling relationships, and get their career back on track. *Victims of serious trauma who need help in coping with their experiences and resuming a productive life.
Fees and Payment
Patients who do not qualify for health insurance may qualify for sliding fee payments through the hospital's Financial Assistance Program. Qualified applicants will be eligible for payment discounts that could help lower the cost of their hospital bills.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
Special Groups: Bilingual
Payment: Sliding Scale
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A community counseling agency is a group therapy practice that offers affordable mental health services. Most are independent non-profit agencies, state agencies, or publicly-funded agencies. A few may restrict who is eligible for services, so it is a good idea to check when you call.
Community counseling agencies are generally more affordable than other therapy providers, but how much more affordable they are will depend on whether you qualify for a discount or sliding scale fee (or if they accept your insurance). Many, but not all, have a policy that they won't turn away anyone due to inability to pay. You should ask about their fees when you first call.
Expect to talk to kind people who want to help you find the care you need. Most community agencies strive to connect you with a live person within 24 hours, if not immediately. If you're asked to hold or leave a message, don't give up; just leave a message and wait. You should hear back pretty quickly.
Most agencies try to set up an initial assessment appointment within a week (some do within 24 hours), though the waitlist to start therapy is usually longer—about a few weeks on average. If you're not eligible or if the agency is not right for you, it's usually still worth it to call or drop in, because staff are knowledgeable about local options and can often refer you to one.
