Pride of Judea – Closed - Queens, NY

About Pride of Judea – Closed

Pride of Judea Counseling Services was a center run by the Jewish Board, located a few blocks south of Little Bay Park in Flushing, New York. During its operation between 2000 and 2021, it was one of the many locations from which the Jewish Board fulfilled their mission of empowering New Yorkers by providing access to critical social services of various kinds. At this particular location, children, adolescents, and adults could get access to the Jewish Board’s behavioral healthcare counseling services, which would have included assistance for individuals looking to overcome addictions who did not have intensive needs.

The Jewish Board’s Ongoing Counseling Services

While Pride of Judea is now closed, the Jewish Board still operates many counseling centers where they provide help for those facing mental and behavioral health issues, including addiction. Their services are offered without discrimination to individuals from all religions, sexual orientations, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

In their adult recovery support program, they offer individual counseling and psychiatric assistance to help individuals develop behavioral patterns that steer away from addiction so they can achieve and maintain sobriety. They also offer group therapy, peer support, relapse prevention planning, and can provide medication assisted treatment (MAT) where appropriate.

Counseling Designed to Work for the Individual

Their counseling approach is built around giving each individual the care and tools they require to thrive. Part of this individualized approach means that, where necessary, they will also coordinate the services you receive in a way that helps any co-occurring conditions, including depression, anxiety, and ADHD. Their staff is also trained to be sensitive to any traumas you may be carrying with you.

In between sessions you could have visited Alley Pond Park and Queens County Farm Museum to unwind. Even though Pride of Judea is no more, you can still drop by the local sites to relax.

Latest Reviews

5 months ago on Google

1) "Pride of Judea" no longer exists since selling Douglaston building in 2020. 2) Was decent until closing. "The Jewish Board" is now the umbrella organization for every clinic. They outsource psychiatry to third-parties who don't all accept the same insurance, so I was forced to go cold turkey because I missed an appt, the NP cut their hours without informing patients, and there was literally nobody else to cover who took my insurance. The "policy" is to cut you off and make you sick instead of refilling if you miss. I'd imagine this is a major liability if somebody were to commit suicide. Has become an extremely unprofessional organization.

Chloe O'Brien

1 year ago on Google

The therapists in this clinic are terrible. They totally lack empathy and dont give any advice. The little "advice" they do give is nonsensical. Ive been through multiple therapists at this clinic. I do NOT recommend.

Luz Quinatoa

5 years ago on Google

I speak on behalf of a family member that came here. Unprofessional and licensed therapist. They manipulate and work against families instead of helping them. It’s not my place to give names but they told the caretaker of this minor that had the therapist on staff had been white they would have called social services on parent long ago. Then went again and did it anyway by lying. Do not take your children here. My minor family member is upset and feels her trust was betrayed. If I can give a 0 rating I would

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Accepted Insurance

Pride of Judea – Closed works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Blue Cross Blue Shield

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.

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.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

Outpatient

Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.

Treatments

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Staff

Dr. Jeffrey Brenner, MD

CEO

Besa Bauta

CIO

Carmela Fridman

Chief of Psychiatry

Natalee Hill

Chief Administrative Officer

Ellen Josem, JD

Chief Legal Officer

Hannah Moore

Chief Development Officer

Dr.Andrew Pearson

Chief Medical Officer

Rebecca Wulf

Chief Program Officer

Laura Yacino

Chief Nursing Officer

Evan Zuckerman

CFO

Fact checked and written by:

Emile Oosthuizen

Edited by:

Peter Lee, PhD

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Reviews of Pride of Judea – Closed

3.2/5 (16 reviews)

Google Reviews

3.2 (16 reviews)

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Sharyn Pinto

6 years ago

My story is kind of weird. But I’ll go for it anyways. I can hardly believe I am being treated like this. I started my journey in March of 2018. I realized after the car accidentmy boyfriend and I were in I was having difficulty with life. I shortly found out within weeks I had PTSD. I was seeing a woman named Dina and she was good for me but suggested I find a place that was more suitable for my needs. That was only when she was leaving that she told me such a thing. She said that no one there was able to give me what I needed. Wrote me a beautiful letter and exited and leaving me without any help. Spoke with Dr. Sullivan who is suppose to be the head of psychiatry. Nothing! Spoke to her and she was of no help. You pushing a psychiatrist on me that I didn’t actually share any bond with. He wanted me to go on heavy meds and I wasn’t ready but last a comment that if I am not willing to take any of the meds there is no need to see him. On that meeting I really did feel alone knowing Dina wasn’t there any more. Now my psychiatrist wasn’t cool and on top of that they set me up with someone who they knew couldn’t take me and let me drive all the way over there for no such appointment. Ok that was one part. The second part is spoke to the head of the therapist Art Weiner twice. He said they had no one to help me there that he would look for help for me. After arguing with me constantly about Dina not putting the appropriate title (PTSD) on my account that he has no idea after 9 months of being diagnosed with this that he even said maybe you have this. But that he didn’t know that for sure until he read my charts and called me back later that evening apologizing to me saying that there is no one certified there and he would help me. Never heard from him after That. Recently I’ve been seeing sayeed a new therapist who at the first appointment she was mixing me up with maybe her symptoms. I asked if she even read the chart and she said she liked to find things out of her own. I asked her a couple of questions and she is just drown into this big mess. So now since November I haven’t had much therapy because no one wants to handle me. They just yes me to death. Patrick haenlein is the Psychiatrist who tried to force drugs on me. Hey unprofessional. So now I am stuck with no one to help me because I feel like they messed up and should have never been taking care of me from the beginning. Trying to get ahold of anybody over these people have been nothing but a joke. They all defend one another. They all say the same thing which is we will help but no one does. So dr. Sullivan, art, sayeed the therapist and anyone else just hear me take my phone number and than just don’t call. I call my therapist last week saying I was having a bad week and she never even called to see how I was doing. Not a hi or you ok after saying I haven’t left the house. This week she actually called me to see if I was coming and I couldn’t get into The car. She said she would call me back at our scheduled time which was 12 and she called me at 12:23 which at that time I asked why sh didn’t get back to me with any info and she said she was so busy to call me. And went on and said when I asked her why not my appt she couldn’t return a call she said she got busy. The joke is I don’t leave my house and they don’t care I am going deeper and deeper. It’s amazing. So now I will show up every week so maybe they will help me. If there is anyone that is reading This and can help me please reach out to me. Someone important has to read these no??

Antony Stable

This place had the nerve to send me a bill for 40 dollars, 10 months later, and after they refused to see me and after they already received payment from my insurance policy. Psychologist in charge would not prescribe me meds or give me case management. All they want is money. No public service. And , I'm sure I paid the 40 dollars in cash upon my intake. Mostly training and inexperienced staff.

Eddie J. Bracco

7 years ago

I've been attending Pride of Judea since 2010. The various therapists, doctors, and staff have demonstrated nothing but professionalism, courtesy, and empathy in my presence. In fact, in the seven years I've been going to Pride (as of this review), I honestly can't recall having a single bad experience. Two things I feel all would-be patients should be aware of: A lot of the specialists here are still completing their coursework, so be prepared to get transferred to another therapist/psychiatrist every 6 months-1 year or so (typically, closer to the latter). This doesn't bother me so much personally, as sometimes I plateau with a person and getting assigned someone new provides a fresh perspective. If you don't like the idea of repeatedly starting over though, request a therapist with some seniority. Second, the sessions are on the short side (30-45 minutes). If you think this might be an issue for you, I would consider pursuing other options such as coming in more than once a week. Just some general advice. If I had one piece of critical feedback for this place it's that I wish they offered more services catered towards young people. Other than that, I recommend Pride of Judea if you've got mental health issues or you just really need somebody to talk to who "gets it". Already got a friend to start coming here.

Anne Arato

8 years ago

This clinic has assisted several family members very well. They help all ages here. You must call them to get a different number to start the process which is easy. There are both psychiatrists and therapists here for individuals as well as group services.