St. Vincent's Hospital Westchester offers a multi-disciplinary treatment approach that is consistent with the 12-Step model of recovery. The primary objective of treatment is to help persons suffering from these illnesses to achieve and maintain abstinence from alcohol and all illicit and/or medically unauthorized drugs. The goal is to assist people with substance use disorders s in learning the attitudes, skills, abilities and information necessary for successful and fulfilling recoveries. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of New York in 1879, the St. Vincent's Hospital Westchester division of Saint Joseph's Medical Center is one of the largest providers of mental health, addiction recovery, and residential services in the region, including:
Services Offered
CHILD AND ADOLESCENT SERVICES - Our multidisciplinary staff combines experience, expertise and caring to help children and families through the immediate effects of an illness and beyond. We offer inpatient and outpatient services designed to restore and improve the capacity of children and adolescents to master the complex tasks of growth and development. We are available whenever your family needs us, 24 hours a day.
Mental Health Services - St. Vincent's Westchester offers a full range of mental health treatment services for children and adolescents. Treatment begins with a comprehensive evaluation so we can develop an individualized care plan. Our multidisciplinary clinical staff offers individual, group and family therapy and medication management when indicated.
* Our resources include: * Emergency and walk-in evaluations * Outpatient mental health services for children and families * Full day treatment program for adolescents, including on-site school and academic tutoring * Intensive after-school outpatient programs * Addiction treatment * Medication management * Inpatient hospitalization for children 13 and older * Acute and crisis stabilization care
Outpatient Child and Adolescent Service- Medication management, individual and family therapy for children age 5 and older.
Chemical Dependency Recovery Services - St. Vincent's provides a comprehensive set of chemical dependency treatment services for adolescents and young adults who are experiencing problems with alcohol and/or other drugs. The objectives of the programs are to:
* Remove obstacles related to alcohol and substance abuse that impede normal growth and development * Restore the natural developmental processes * Promote social, physical, familial and emotional health and well being.
OUTPATIENT ADDICTION RECOVERY SERVICES - In order to meet the challenges of chemical dependency, St. Vincent's offers a multi-disciplinary treatment approach that is consistent with the 12-Step model of recovery. The primary objective of treatment is to help persons suffering from these illnesses to achieve and maintain abstinence from alcohol and all illicit and/or medically unauthorized drugs. The goal is to assist clients in learning the attitudes, skills, abilities and information necessary for successful and fulfilling recoveries.
OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE - St. Vincent's Outpatient Mental Health Service provides comprehensive psychiatric care for children, adolescents, adults and seniors at a clinic level of care. Services include psychiatric evaluation and diagnosis, pharmacotherapy, and psychotherapy (individual, group, couples and family). There are specialized tracks for the treatment of clients with co-occurring substance abuse disorders, mood disorders, serious mental illness, and issues involving trauma.
Crisis Prevention and Response Team - The CPRT is an interdisciplinary mobile team of mental health professionals (social workers, a child and family specialist and a psychiatrist). The Team responds to people in the community, usually visiting them at home, although they can be seen elsewhere as well. The team also has offices at Saint Joseph's Medical Center in Yonkers and at St. Vincent's Hospital in Harrison.
Fees and Payment
We accept rolling admission to the program, so clients can start within 48-72 hours following an intake and evaluation. St. Vincent's Westchester accepts Medicaid, Medicare, some private insurances, and a sliding scale for self payment. Review your medical record without charge. Obtain a copy of your medical record for which the hospital can charge a reasonable fee. You cannot be denied a copy solely because you cannot afford to pay.
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.
