2201 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow, NY 11554
Nassau University Medical Center – Department of Psychiatry provides drug and alcohol treatment from its location at 2201 Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow, New York. It is a government-operated provider. The Department of Psychiatry program is operated by Nassau University Medical Center.
Patients can access detox (medically supervised withdrawal), residential (inpatient) treatment, hospital inpatient care, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, community reinforcement plus vouchers, and motivational interviewing. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.
For payment, the facility accepts government funding for substance use treatment, Medicare, Medicaid, and cash or self-payment. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors.
Nassau University Medical Center – Department of Psychiatry is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency, state mental health department, and state department of health.
Support services include aftercare/continuing care, discharge planning, naloxone and overdose education, and outcome follow-up after discharge.
| Licensing & accreditation | State substance use treatment agency, State mental health department, State department of health, The Joint Commission, SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP), Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | Local, county, or community government |
2201 Hempstead Turnpike
East Meadow, NY 11554
Facility's own contact516-572-6511 · numc.edu
Nassau University Medical Center – Department of Psychiatry lists the following levels of care: detox, inpatient / residential, hospital inpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and dual diagnosis. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Nassau University Medical Center – Department of Psychiatry accepts government funding for substance use treatment, medicare, medicaid, and cash or self-payment. Your exact coverage depends on your plan and network status. You can check your benefits with your insurer, or call (877) 847-2855 for a free benefits check.
Yes. Nassau University Medical Center – Department of Psychiatry provides detoxification (medically supervised withdrawal) services, including alcohol detoxification, benzodiazepines detoxification, and opioids detoxification.
Yes. Nassau University Medical Center – Department of Psychiatry reports accreditation from The Joint Commission. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Nassau University Medical Center – Department of Psychiatry accepts young adults, adults, and seniors.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Nassau University Medical Center – Department of Psychiatry directly at 516-572-6511. To compare Nassau University Medical Center – Department of Psychiatry with other options and verify your insurance, call our admissions helpline at (877) 847-2855. Our helpline is not affiliated with Nassau University Medical Center – Department of Psychiatry.
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