Brunswick Hospital Center

81 Louden Avenue Amityville, NY 11701

About Brunswick Hospital Center

The Behavioral Healthcare Unit of Brunswick Hospital Center has 146 beds and offers individual and group therapy for substance abuse, depression, anxiety, anger management, trauma, and abuse. Cognitive behavioral therapy is used to promote coping and problem solving skills and teach you how to address negative thinking patterns and self-defeating actions. Communication skills and family counseling help you with relationship problems. Your counseling sessions will also include dialectical behavioral therapy and the psychoeducational model of care. You may also participate in therapeutic activities like creative art therapy, music therapy, healthy lifestyle training, and nutrition therapy. Cultural sensitivity, LGBTQ acceptance and gender identity openness, faith-based healing, and educational needs are addressed through services that are tailored to your needs.

When you’re discharged, you’ll receive information on community resources that are available for your continued recovery progress.

Brunswick Hospital Center is accredited by The Joint Commission.

Brunswick Hospital Center offers self pay and financing options. The center accepts Medicare and Managed Medicaid, and is in network with many insurance providers. Please verify your coverage and out of network benefits before you enroll in treatment.

Latest Reviews

Yamilex Ferreiras Genao

2 weeks ago on Google

The most horrible place. My mom was in this hospital for two weeks and that’s two weeks was the most horrible in ours life. She was discharge with a wrong discharge instructions belongs to another patient, and when I called they told me “why your mom took the wrong intructions?” but it was signed by the nurse😂 and also when she was discharge nobody called me to told me and they dropped her off in the front of the building without any comunication.

Chris Sloane

2 weeks ago on Google

I wish 0 star reviews were a thing. Nobody knows how to communicate, few exceptions but otherwise shitty and incompetent staff (including a "doctor" who put me on antipsychotic meds that is giving me TD), no weekend activities, outdated building/structure, I could go on but I better stop here but this gets too long. Maybe I'll edit this in the future so nobody goes what I went through.

ronny betancourt

3 weeks ago on Google

Great place

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Accepted Insurance

Brunswick Hospital Center works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Aetna

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Cigna

UnitedHealth Group

Humana

Other Forms of Payment

Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.

Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.

Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.

Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

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.

Treatments

Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.

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.

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.

Clinical Services

Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.

Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is a way of getting nicotine into the bloodstream without smoking. It uses products that supply low doses of nicotine to help people stop smoking. The goal of therapy is to cut down on cravings for nicotine and ease the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal.

Nutrition therapy, aka medical nutrition therapy (MNT), is a way of treating physical, emotional, and medical conditions through diet. Specific dietary plans are designed by professional nutritionists or registered dietitians, and patients follow them in order to positively affect their physical and mental health.

Amenities

Residential Setting

Accreditations

The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.

Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes

Contact Information

(631) 789-7708

Website

81 Louden Avenue
Amityville NY, 11701

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Reviews of Brunswick Hospital Center

1.9/5 (245 reviews)

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Jessica Tietjen

James D'Agostino

Was sent here after Stony Brook shrugged their shoulders and sent me here last minute against the wishes of me and my family. Some staff were nice, some weren't. The staff that weren't kind were infantalizing, demeaning, and fear inducing. They completely don't know how to handle people who are neurodivergent with ADHD and anxiety. Gave confusing information to my family over the phone, were curt and short. NEVER followed the day schedule posted in the hall that had recent revision dates. And also had no adult activities to do. So hard to see any doctor inside let alone social worker. This place moreso seems like an insurance scam to keep patients numbed/dulled to extend stays as long as possible for high payouts. Seems more like holding than actual genuine mental health help.

zonnique myrie

Let me just first just start off by saying this is the worst facility in New York . I had family member coming here and it was the worst mistake ever . The auxiliary patient care team from the assistant director of social worker to the social worker (Loraine ), to administrations department and few nursing staff are very rude , impolite, this disingenuous , disorganized, lack work ethic they always say it’s not what you say it’s how you say it . Is either they are always from there desk , and they don’t answer calls if you want to visit your family members I believe if you need to visit a family member that should be set up with front desk not the social worker, hanging up phones in family members ears , are not be communicative with family members I believe if you don’t love your job don’t come to work and if you have problems at home leave it home no family is your child so try give respect if you want respect and take accountability. This facility needs to be throughly checked by the states or closed down .

Kennedy Parris

let me preface this by saying: i was extremely fortunate during this experience, i got lucky with the staff i formed bonds with and i made so many good friends and met some HILARIOOUUSSS personalities. i already miss the silly patients and the staff i bonded with tbh. even still, i really would not recommend this place. the food isn't worth discussing. it's really bad, and gave me and my friends heartburn. a lot of us compensated by only drinking coffee LMAO. the occasional snack times were nice, except for when they would bring out those god forsaken graham crackers. there is virtually no entertainment. my unit had three extremely small and old TVs in the dining room, with three xbox 360s. it's better than nothing, but added with the 2 broken controllers and limited amount of games, it was very much a last resort. still, better than nothing. there was also a TV in the dayroom but: limited channels, having to ask for the remote every few minutes because we couldn't keep it, extremely small selection of movies (we watched spiderman 5 times). an extremely sweet PA, her name was valerie, would bring out the movies for us though. she had the softest and sweetest voice, and she was so patient. an absolute sweetheart (a floater PA, named myra, also brought us a TONNNN of new movies. she was great too). other than that, my friends made a bootleg monopoly and we played lots of uno and card games LOL, even made a tabletop rpg. if you're desperate and creative enough, you can find something to do. again, i was extremely fortunate. i had the opportunity to bond with the staff, make jokes with them, and genuinely they were one of the only things keeping me sane during my stay. however, i did see the way they would treat other patients and it wasn't always great. the facility denies patients of a lot of their basic rights, though i wouldn't blame that completely on the staff. one of my friends, a muslim, was told her bonnet got "lost". they didn't allow her to shower in time for her to pray, and she became increasingly anxious. "practice of religion" is meant to be a guaranteed right in these clinics, and she did not get that whatsoever. the temperature is either way too hot, or way too cold. you can ask for extra sheets and blankets, but i needed 3 of each to keep warm. there's a book cart with limited and bad options, and the only other thing we got were groups. the art ones were nice, and the music was cool i guess. all of the group leaders were cool, but ashley in particular is responsible for the talk therapy sort of things. she is so attentive and sweet. WORST OF ALL, THE REASON YOU WILL GET STUCK HERE: the social workers. they are a hot mess. please be aware and prepared for the fact that they will not be attentive and you will rarely see them. i was cleared by my doctor (dr. khan, he was great) for a week and a half before i finally got discharged. i had to beg to see my social worker every single day, and still never saw her. when i finally got word, it was from her INTERN, and i'm almost positive it's only because my dad called from the outside. please pray you don't get sasha or alex. the only thing that will keep you sane are the people. PLEASE interact with who you can, the ones who are open and friendly and safe to be around. sitting in your room all day only works for the first few days, but then you start to get even crazier. i don't regret going in, but please remember that i got really lucky, was voluntary, and just needed a general break from the outside. if you can avoid this place, please do. there's no treatment, only stabilization with your meds & a general break from the outside world. your best bet is getting an intensive outpatient program. may u all be healthy and happy <3

rita cidoni

2 months ago

My son was there for 18 days cpep sent him there it was his first time ever in a physiatrists hospital. If you love your family please don’t send them to new Brunswick it’s the lowest of the low. Anytime my son called all I heard was screaming fights going on between patients and staff not even when my son was in jail did I hear that . All it is is a holding spot there’s no activities no going outside except one time in the morning to smoke one cigarette for 10 minutes . My son was supposed to get protein Drinks they never gave him them It’s nothing more then a hell hole I wouldn’t send my pets there ever the dog pound is better then New Brunswick There were some nice staff and a nice female social worker and a few good nurses besides that the place needs to be closed down . It’s almost impossible for anyone to pick up the phone I called 7 different numbers day after day all recordings accept for the admitting of course they answer they want more money . I also got screamed at by the guy who answered admitting telling me he was the only one there and he can’t help me with nothing so don’t call back. The guard at the front door when you first go in was very nice . I feel sorry for the few good people that work for such a low life hospital those workers definitely deserve better hopefully they find a better place to work. When I picked up my son they said it would be 15 minutes it was more like a hour and the half so ridiculous I rather bring my kid to the dog pound anytime then bring him back there if it was a choice I had to make at least the dogs get fed and go outside several times a day They have more activity at the pounds then New Brunswick has plus all the other bs that goes on in that horrific horrible place. This is for real read all the reviews we should all come together to try and have this place closed down.

Sam Destin

Worst possible place ever would not call it a hospital. Patients are ignored by the nurses about their medications during the mid - day and none of the nurses care at all for patients except only one her is Akpana she is a good person. Speaking of good people there is 3 more names are Joel and Pauline and Gigi such good people they are. Besides them 4 people all the other workers was/are evil. I had a nightmare experience with the bathroom always been locked , the food been served is bad with no menu too choose from at all , having a box too put your toothbrush, deodorant, brush and comb all locked away in a closet asked the evil workers to open the closet just to brush my teeth that’s Evil. No soap given for showering have too use the hand soap on the bathroom wall to shower. I took a water shower I was not using hand soap on my body. They wanted me to believe that was body wash/ shampoo soap that was on the wall but I was not being fooled. Stay away from this place please.

Lauren Gregory

i’ve been here, my brothers been here and honestly all i have to say is it’s a useless facility. i got beat up and taken to another hospital, disgusting, not up to public health safety standards.

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