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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

At Ellis, you’ll have one of 36 inpatient beds. You’ll have a case management team made up of nurses, counselors, and social workers to address your addictions and any underlying mental health disorder. There’ll be a range of treatment options, including arts therapy, financial counseling, and education classes on how to enhance your health.

After inpatient care is complete, you’ll move to an outpatient program that can assist you with making better life decisions. You might receive assistance for housing or other basic necessities. Transportation to and from the facility might be available.

In addition to traditional inpatient and outpatient programs, Ellis has two programs: The Living Room and The Family Room. The Living Room is a space for adults to talk openly with each other and with specialists. It’s an opportunity to drop in and participate in mental health discussions and seek community support. The Family Room is a space for kids and adolescents ages 10 to 17. They can meet with case workers, counselors, and find help for any problems that they want to talk about in a safe area.

Facility Overview

Bed icon 30
Number of Available Beds

Latest Reviews

Caitlin Jessop-Humphris
3 weeks 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
4 weeks 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.
Eileen Phelan Rings
1 month ago on Google
5
emergency department was wonderful. I can’t say enough good things about them
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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 (677 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.
Reviewed on 8/7/2024
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2.05 (676 reviews)
Kelsey Eaton
1 week ago
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I received care at for the birth of my child - which was great. I have (mostly) only complements from my care and stay. However, and billing/financial assistance (or lack thereof) since has been abhorrent. I had reached out for information on financial assistance and was told I do not qualify and was pressured to set up a payment play instead of applying for financial aid. I researched the financial aid on my own after to find out I DO qualify (according to their website and application). What kind of sleazy operation is this that they deliberately lie to me to get paid instead?? Ever since I have been chasing the multitude of offices on the phone and NOONE WILL CALL ME BACK to try and resolve the issue? Everyone shifts blame and tells me they can’t help and I need to speak with someone else. I’m just trying to get financial aid information and accountability. I’d never recommend this hospital to anyone after this experience. It’s been horrendous. Avoid at all costs and go with St Peter’s!!!

Hannah D.
1 week ago
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Staff are kind, but this is the worst managed hospital in the Capital District by far. I will never voluntarily go to Ellis again. All of the other Capital District hospitals are better. I already wasn't keen on Ellis when they managed to not realize my grandfather-in-law had pneumonia even though he couldn't talk. He didn't get diagnosed until he was transferred elsewhere (and he was diagnosed within a couple hours of that transfer). Then my husband was referred to Ellis for an outpatient diagnostic procedure. They treated it very casually (even trying to book it for a couple days after the scheduling call) and told him he didn't need a ride, but he might be there for a couple hours. They then called a few days later (less than a week before the procedure) to change the time. Then the day before the nurse called to make sure he had a ride home, which he did not because he was told he didn't need one. When he asked what to do if he didn't have a ride, they said to take an uber! On top of that, no one mentioned any prep for the procedure or that there'd be recovery time besides that he might need to be there for a couple hours. He only found out when he arrived and they told him that it's the most risky procedure they do on their unit (which was fun for him to hear when he's there all on his own), but still downplayed recovery. WELL, it turns out that it can take up to a WEEK to recover. He has had to be lying flat for several days already. He can only stand for a few minutes at a time. He had to call out of work and hasn't been able to do anything around the house or with our baby. Had we known, we would have been way more purposeful with scheduling and made arrangements for help with the baby and time off of work. Any other hospital we've had outpatient procedures at have gone above and beyond to make sure we know the nature of the procedure. Oh and on top of all that, they gave him another patient's discharge paperwork and didn't provide a number to call with questions. This is negligence. DO NOT TRUST THIS PLACE!!

Patrick McGarry
1 week ago
1

This place sucks. I scheduled an appointment a couple months in advance to see a PCP who was accepting new patients only to find out the day of the appointment that my appointment was canceled and they weren’t taking new patients. They said they left a voicemail but I never received one. If I could give zero stars, I would.

aer aer
1 week ago
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went here once because i had a panic attack for no reason and i thought there was something wrong. got brought by ambulance, mentally i was totally fine and always have been, but out of no where got a ridiculous panic attack and couldnt calm down. arrived in the ER where the charge nurse admitted me to the psych ward... really? Went in after tons of time waiting, the entire psych ward was empty so i dont know why the wait time was so long. Got physically searched by guards with literal bulletproof vests on, and they took all my belongings including my phone, they said i couldnt use it.. great, thats awesome for someone whos going through a panic attack. they then put me in a room with cameras in it, extremely uncomfortable bedding and an annoying light above my head for 2 hours before someone finally came in to help me... they then gave me a xanax and discharged me. the funniest thing of it all, is a case worker came in before i left, and said "if you come back here and we find out that you arent taking the medication the nurse gave you we will file for a court order to force you to take it", meanwhile, i never said or implied anything that would make them think i wasnt going to take the medication. i started taking meds immediately for anxiety and have been great ever since. if i ever have another problem, im not going back here.

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