NewYork Presbyterian Westchester Division

About NewYork Presbyterian Westchester Division

New York Presbyterian Westchester Behavioral Health is in White Plains, New York. This location offers addiction and substance use treatment programs and the staff is experienced in caring for clients with co-occurring mental health disorders. They have achieved a Planetree Designation which recognizes excellence in person centered care. This means the caretakers prioritize the patient’s empowerment, comfort, and dignity. The center accepts most insurance, including government funded insurance.

The programs at this location include inpatient rehabilitation, partial hospitalization (PHP) and continuing day treatment. The inpatient program is an intensive rehabilitation program for those with an alcohol or drug addiction whether or not you have a co-occurring mental health disorder. The program starts with an evaluation that includes not only a physical and mental assessment, but also evaluates your spiritual, psychosocial, and vocational health.

The program includes group and individual counseling and family counseling when appropriate. The specialized group counseling is theme focused and addresses topics such as the medical consequences of addiction, gender specific issues, dual diagnosis, and discharge planning.

The PHP is for adults 18 and older. This is an intensive short term treatment program for those ready for an outpatient setting. Treatment is during the day and is a step down from the inpatient program or is used to avert an inpatient stay.

There’s also a continuing day treatment program for adults ages 18 to 62. The program lasts from six to 12 months and is for clients with severe mental illness including addiction.

One of the nice things about this program is the patient centered approach and the staff’s expertise with diverse populations. They have geriatric psychiatrists for older patients and staff experienced in treating multiple illnesses simultaneously. The psychologists and psychiatrists have sub specialty training in everything from sleep disorders to addiction so you can get help no matter your issue.

Latest Reviews

2 months ago on Google

One year ago I read reviews and choose another hospital for my husband guys, don t believe for all the bad reviews here my husband was 33 kg after 1.5 mouth he is 50 white plains eating disorder- u are amazing, guys! Thanks for everything! All stuff helps us! Clean, amazing place, qualified stuff thank u!

Mary Ferlauto

3 months ago on Google

I stayed here a few years ago, I can t remember how many. One thing positive I can say about them is their team of doctors are extremely educated. All my life I have felt other people s physical pain and emotional pain and had many other strange things happen. I was put in their hospital because everyone close to me was dying or going through serious upsets. I couldn t handle . They diagnosed me as an Empath which answered a life long question as what was wrong with me. I appreciate them so very much for that and am very grateful. Also my personal phychiatrist, I can t remember her name, she had long blonde hair and was very beautiful inside and out. I d love to know if she s still there. As far as the staff there s good and bad everywhere but they were mostly good. They didn t offer much in a program way so me and 6 other patients watched the tape of instructions on DBT. We had booklets to go along with the tapes so we were able to take notes. We taught ourselves so well that it s saved me many many times, plus it made the time go by and each one of us learned better by taking turns teaching and learning the lesson for the next time. I definitely recommend this hospital. It s also very clean and beautiful inside.

Coffeeaddict_77 _

4 months ago on Google

Terrible place. The director of the eating disorder program, Dr. Parikh, told me that she was discharging me because there were other patients that were more needy then I was. She then discharged me with no after care plan. I was on Prozac at the time and she didn t even write me a script to buy me time to find a new psychiatrist. As a result, I went through horrible withdrawal. In fact, the withdrawal symptoms were so bad I ended up in the ER. I should have sued this hospital and the doctor.Their eating disorder inpatient program is a joke. All you do is sit around all day with minimal support groups. The techs treat the patients there horribly. We were all complaining about how dry the air was and we asked for some ice to suck on since water wasn t allowed. We were denied ice. So what does the tech do? She sits in front of us with a big cup of ice loudly sucking on the ice and flicking the water off her fingers. They talk about patients in front of other patients. One tech said, when the hospital is full, they ll let any garbage in here. These are only 2 examples. There are many more. So yeah I would avoid their inpatient program too.My Mother was also a patient there and they released here while she was still sick. Why? Because they said they couldn t help her anymore. She was discharged still very paranoid and delusional with absolutely no after care. I then took her to St. Vincent s in Harrison. They kept her there for a month and made sure she was well before discharging.The employees in a great majority of the hospital, view patients as just very sick people who don t deserve dignity and respect and it shows in their actions.Go to Silver Hill hospital instead of this place. Go literally anywhere else.

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Accepted Insurance

NewYork Presbyterian Westchester Division 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

EmblemHealth

Trustmark

AmeriBen

Amida Care

ConnectiCare

Elderplan

HealthFirst

Oxford Health Plans

PacificCARE

NYSHIP

Visiting Nurse Service of New York (VNSNY)

Other Forms of Payment

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Partial Hospitalization Program

A partial hospitalization program (PHP) is a short-term form of intensive rehab, usually for those with acute symptoms that are hard to manage but don’t require 24-hour care. PHPs have structured programming (i.e. individual and/or group therapy), and usually meet 3-5 days a week for around 6 hours (i.e. 9am-3m). Some PHPs are residential (patients sleep on site) and some are not, so patients sleep at home. PHPs can last from 1-6 months, and some offer transportation and meals.

Medically Assisted Detox

Medical detox involves weaning your body off of addictive substances in a medically supervised environment. If you've become dependent on alcohol and/or drugs, quitting on your own can be uncomfortable and even dangerous. In medically assisted detox, a team of licensed medical professionals will help manage potential withdrawal symptoms, ensuring that you're as safe and comfortable as possible. This process typically takes about 5-7 days, although the length will depend on your individual needs.

Treatments

The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.

When you choose drug rehab in New York, you'll participate in a variety of treatments that are designed to help you live a drug-free lifestyle. Common methods of treatment include group, individual, and family counseling, medication management, nutrition, exercise, and management of co-occurring mental health disorders.

A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.

Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.

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.

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.

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

Steven J Corwin, MD

President and Chief Executive Officer

Brian G Donley, MD

Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

Kerry Sayres DeWitt

Chief of Staff to President and CEO

Deepa Kumaraiah, MD, MBA

Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer

Contact Information

(888) 694-5700

Website

21 Bloomingdale Rd
White Plains, NY 10605

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Reviews of NewYork Presbyterian Westchester Division

2.8/5 (100 reviews)

Google Reviews

2.8 (100 reviews)

Diana Orellana

1 week ago

I’ve waited on a waiting list for a month just to be told I can’t be on one of my medications that I’ve been on for eighteen years. Never had an issue with taking my medication and I was told I had to be tapered off. I would obviously be going through withdrawal symptoms and wouldn’t be able to concentrate. I’m saddened and disappointed. I’ve been to this exact rehab 4 years ago on a higher dose of the same medication and was able to get admitted. For anyone wondering the medication is Klonopin 1 mg

The Heff

2 weeks ago

I don’t know how this place ratings are so low. I been here twice and each time I was treated very very good. From therapy mentally and physical for my back. More freedom. More things to do. Food is great and staff is really amazing there. You can tell they enjoy helping others and aren’t there just for the pay check. They helped flip my life around. Thanks NYP

Лолита П

2 months ago

One year ago I read reviews and choose another hospital for my husband… guys, don’t believe for all the bad reviews here… my husband was 33 kg… after 1.5 mouth he is 50… white plains eating disorder- u are amazing, guys! Thanks for everything! All stuff helps us! Clean, amazing place, qualified stuff 👌 thank u!

Raya Adiva

3 months ago

I stayed here a few years ago, I can’t remember how many. One thing positive I can say about them is their team of doctors are extremely educated. All my life I have felt other people’s physical pain and emotional pain and had many other strange things happen. I was put in their hospital because everyone close to me was dying or going through serious upsets. I couldn’t handle . They diagnosed me as an Empath which answered a life long question as what was wrong with me. I appreciate them so very much for that and am very grateful. Also my personal phychiatrist, I can’t remember her name, she had long blonde hair and was very beautiful inside and out. I’d love to know if she’s still there. As far as the staff there’s good and bad everywhere but they were mostly good. They didn’t offer much in a program way so me and 6 other patients watched the tape of instructions on DBT. We had booklets to go along with the tapes so we were able to take notes. We taught ourselves so well that it’s saved me many many times, plus it made the time go by and each one of us learned better by taking turns teaching and learning the lesson for the next time. I definitely recommend this hospital. It’s also very clean and beautiful inside.

4 months ago

Terrible place. The director of the eating disorder program, Dr. Parikh, told me that she was discharging me because there were other patients that were more needy then I was. She then discharged me with no after care plan. I was on Prozac at the time and she didn’t even write me a script to buy me time to find a new psychiatrist. As a result, I went through horrible withdrawal. In fact, the withdrawal symptoms were so bad I ended up in the ER. I should have sued this hospital and the doctor. Their eating disorder inpatient program is a joke. All you do is sit around all day with minimal support groups. The techs treat the patients there horribly. We were all complaining about how dry the air was and we asked for some ice to suck on since water wasn’t allowed. We were denied ice. So what does the tech do? She sits in front of us with a big cup of ice loudly sucking on the ice and flicking the water off her fingers. They talk about patients in front of other patients. One tech said, “when the hospital is full, they’ll let any garbage in here.” These are only 2 examples. There are many more. So yeah I would avoid their inpatient program too. My Mother was also a patient there and they released here while she was still sick. Why? Because they said they couldn’t help her anymore. She was discharged still very paranoid and delusional with absolutely no after care. I then took her to St. Vincent’s in Harrison. They kept her there for a month and made sure she was well before discharging. The employees in a great majority of the hospital, view patients as just “very sick people” who don’t deserve dignity and respect and it shows in their actions. Go to Silver Hill hospital instead of this place. Go literally anywhere else.

Rubita Vega

6 months ago

The worse hoapital .they only care about money my son is in the hoapital i tell doctor for singht 72 hour paper she said no.he not reciving the medication my son is sad depress.that places its horrible .but today I go we congressman .if i have to go to tv i go every where 4hey only give him medication the same m3dication that hia psichriastry giving to him.I contact4he office of the gobernor .doctor seiger call yesterday.he have a psychiastry therapist why the force me to uave my son there.they lie they told me s8nght the paper in 72 hour .I already contac the gobernor office my son .dont want to be there .but they dont care how kids feel they just care about money.i saw everything there i stay 5 hours every day they do not have .compassion for kids just medicine .iam goung to spanish tg channel.to talk about wetch3ster hospital and the doctor staff..they lie about the dianostic.of kids to get more money .thats horrible .look 4hey force me to singht that paper

Gerardine Garcia

I was hospitalized here after an attempt. Had I stayed at the first unit they placed me in, perhaps I would have found a path to recovery. However, they transferred me to a unit where my mental health declined and I left more suici... than when I first went in. The place was full of spoiled and rude brats who had a sense of superiority due to the the power this country has given them. They created a toxic environment for me when I was at my most vulnerable state. I complained to the treatment team and the psychiatrist suggested that I should be able to deal with that because I am from the Bronx. He also didn't let me finish speaking when he abruptly said, "next", indicating that the conversation was over. This hospital seems to cater to certain people and the same social dynamics of prejudice and injustice that thrive outside also do so here. This kills people's spirits. Additionally, I had to beg for medication to be able to sleep and had to file a complaint to get something. The woman that serves food in this unit is a bully. Some of the staff of color have significant internalized racism. Thus, they treat non-POC as gods and mistreat POC patients. They make this very clear. I asked a worker with long braids to help me with something. She gave me the worst possible attitude while telling a non-POC patient "I'd do anything for you". I just couldn't take this anymore and advocated to be released or transferred to another hospital. I stopped eating, going to groups, using the tablets and stayed in bed because I felt trapped in an unhealthy environment. Once I got out, I was so demoralized and despondent that I attempted again and had to be taken to a different hospital. Thank goodness I found the right providers and supports. Today, I am thriving and enjoying many of the things this life has to offer. I wonder what happens to those who come here, are treated this way and don't have the right support system when they come out? I don't even want to think about the outcome for them. If you experienced this, I send you my love and wish you peace and strength. SHAME on YOU, Presbyterian. You're supposed to help and protect people who are mentally fragile, not selectively dehumanize them and break their souls.

Hilda Hernandez

8 months ago

Khadera

I was born here! 1lb 5oz if it wasn’t for this hospital, the doctors and nurses I wouldn’t be here today. I’m 19 now and a college student. Thank you 🩶 (Picture below is my mother and I in the hospital)

Valerie Patritti

9 months ago

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