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Ellis Hospital Mental Health Services

1023 State St
Schenectady, NY 12307
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Ellis Hospital Psychiatry - Inpatient NY 12308

About Ellis Hospital Mental Health Services

In Schenectady, Ellis Medicine Mental Health Services is an outpatient mental health center with walk-in crisis programs. It admits children and adolescents from age 5 to age 17, along with adults age 18 and over.

Support for substance use and alcoholism is also available for people who have a mental health diagnosis. The Adolescent Treatment Center is a 16-bed inpatient mental health unit.

The center in Schenectady, New York, has 36 inpatient mental health beds for adults age 18 and older.

Recovery Oriented Services in Schenectady

Recovery Oriented Services is the psychosocial rehab program at Ellis Medicine.

The licensed and certified staff includes psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners and registered nurses. Care at the outpatient clinic also includes medication management and psycho-education, which offers teaching about an illness and its treatment.

Walk-in hours are in person, Monday through Friday, from 10 am to 6 pm. The center takes every form of insurance, including Medicaid.

Facility Overview

Bed icon 30
Number of Available Beds

Latest Reviews

Aurora Verdejo
1 month ago on Google
5
They gave my fiancee the five-star treatment they deserved. Kept me well informed on pre-op and post-op information. Checked in regularly offering saltines & ginger ale, saline, blood pressure, etc. All of the staff were very kind-hearted, from the welcome desk to the nurses and everyone in-between.
Caitlin Jessop-Humphris
2 months ago on Google
4
Came in with intense stomach pain and ended up having my appendix removed. Mitch, Sabrina, and the other nurses were all wonderful. I wish I could remember everyone’s name because each nurse made a difference in their own way. The nurses seemed stretched very thin with the number of patients they were caring for, but they were still attentive, so friendly, and made a crummy weekend much more bearable. Dr. Satish did a great job with my surgery and clearly communicated the process to me throughout. I felt very reassured and knew I was in good hands.
Flo Smith
2 months ago on Google
5
Very pleased I went in the mid morning everyone was terrific👍 everyone from the security guard Nurses at Petria and even the x-ray technician were Pleasant and helpful. I would definitely come back.
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Accepted Insurance

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Ellis Hospital Mental Health Services works with several private insurance providers, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

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

Outpatient rehabs offer an intermediate level of care for clients who do not require the kind of intensive supervision and support an inpatient program typically provides. Many clients transition into outpatient care immediately after exiting inpatient treatment. Others enter outpatient programs upon completing detox. Some facilities offer ambulatory medical detox for clients who do not require hospitalization. Most outpatient rehabs offer a combination of services, including addiction counseling, life skills training, and medication assisted treatment (MAT).

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.

For many different stages and therapies offered during addiction treatment, it's essential to offer 24-hour clinical care in New York. often involves medication treatment for drug or alcohol detox. The withdrawal symptoms experienced during detox can be dangerous, but having medical experts on-site around the clock means someone is always there to step in and provide emergency medical care when and if it is ever needed.

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 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 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.

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.

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).

Clinical Services

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in New York is a short term therapeutic method used to treat substance use and mental health disorders. CBT typically lasts from five to 20 sessions, based on the individual's needs.

During dialectical behavior therapy in New York, you and your therapist will look for triggers and patterns that are guiding your emotions. This involves keeping a diary of your emotions and situations and sharing this each week with the therapist. This information will determine what you work on in each session.

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.

Men and women in New York undergoing one on one individual therapy for drug and alcohol addiction treatment will address the unique psychological and emotional aspects that are often associated with addiction triggers. Your therapist helps you build a relapse prevention plan and set achievable goals to improve your mental health and achieve long term sobriety.

Trauma therapy involves working through the psychological and emotional impact of a traumatic event. You learn to identify the triggers and develop coping mechanisms that build a sense of safety and trust in yourself.

Staff

Paul A. Milton

President & CEO

Chris Jordan

COO

Thea Dalfino, MD, MMM, SFHM

Chief Medical Officer

Jacqueline Montgomery, MS, RN

Chief Nursing Officer

Marc Mesick

VP & CFO

Rehab.com regularly reviews this listing for accuracy but changes may occur between updates. For the most up-to-date information, please contact Ellis Hospital Mental Health Services.

Contact Information

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1023 State St
Schenectady, NY 12307

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Reviews of Ellis Hospital Mental Health Services

2.05/5 (683 reviews)
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Patients are treated like livestock. Psych meds are started, but no treatment of any therapeutic value occurs. Providers repeatedly ask the same questions, and repeat wrong answers back to patients. Ongoing management of previous underlying conditions are treated as unimport ... Read More

Meghan M.
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2.05 (682 reviews)
Shawn Carr Sr
4 weeks ago
1

Terrible bedside manner, takes twice as long getting anything done here than it does at Albany, Saratoga, or Saint Peter’s. My wife hit the call nurse button about 5-6 times over the course of 15-20 min with absolutely zero response. Thankfully we were getting her IV removed instead of an actual medical emergency or she would have been dead before any of the nurses responded to the call button. If you have a medical emergency, you’re far better off going to wellnow than you are at Ellis Hospital

Chris DiCocco
1 month ago
1

9/27/2026 while waiting in the waiting room 4 so called employees behind the counter were constantly cursing for a good 2 hours and also very loud and making fun of current and previous patients.

Erika Johnson
1 month ago
1

Terrible patient care. Lack of compassion. Doctors never talk to patient families or Proxy. Neglect of elderly

Aliza Levana
1 month ago
3

I usually go to Albany med or Albany Memorial now called Samaritan. I came here the last time I needed medical care and I’m here today. I wanna know why I get stuck waiting in a chair in a room? Both times I’m 61 years old and I sure would like to lay down right about now because I am forever waiting. Edited 9/25/26 Why is it every time I come here I never get a bed. I am so sick and just want to lay down. I never get a damn bed and I’m 62 years old. What the hell is the problem? I just complained to them out front and she basically told me so what you got a room. If you don’t like it go somewhere else. Well you know what screw you, Ellis and I’m gonna let everybody know about this. I’m tired of this. At least I get to bed when I go to Albany. I can see how you care so much about people, NOT! The girl upfront was so friggin rude. Believe me I guess I’ll be going back to Albany from now on.

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