SUNY Stony Brook – Comprehensive Psychiatric

101 Nicolls Rd, 100 Nicholls Road Level 4 Stony Brook, NY 11794

About SUNY Stony Brook – Comprehensive Psychiatric

Stony Brook University Hospital’s Department of Psychiatry in Stony Brook, New York is a hospital based emergency psychiatric service that’s open 24/7 to respond to your needs. They provide emergency evaluation, intervention, and treatment through a robust group of skilled psychiatrists, social workers, and nursing staff.

We’re impressed by the large amount of available activities near the facility including the Stony Brook Village Center and the Long Island Museum of American Art. We feel these nearby attractions and natural environments are integral to support healing and recovery.

They accept Medicare and Medicaid at this psychiatric center. They work with private insurance plans and accept military insurance like TRICARE as well as self payment. They take state funded health insurance plans other than Medicaid too, in addition to county and local government funds, community mental health block grants and community service block grants.

Emergency Psychiatric Care

Their emergency psychiatric care includes 24/7 services for immediate evaluation and intervention provided by a psychiatrist. Each evaluation includes an assessment of your current situation, past history, substance use, and other circumstances.

A mental status examination is part of this process, as well as a physical examination. Extended observation beds are available for up to 72 hours for you if you need more in depth evaluation. In particular, we like that interpretation services are provided in over 200 languages.

Inpatient Hospitalization and Outpatient Services for Adults and Seniors

Their inpatient unit has 30 beds for adults and geriatric patients who are experiencing psychiatric issues. Meanwhile their outpatient services include a psychiatrist assessment with follow up care and case management services. A telehealth option is included in this if you can’t make it to the facility.

Facility Overview

350

Number of Available Beds

Latest Reviews

Meagan A

1 month ago on Google

Don’t plan on going there for an emergency and being there for an hour or two- you’re going to be there for the rest of your life! If you are going in there with stress of an illness, disease, or pain, you’re going to come out 50x more stressed due to how slow everyone moves. It actually does a disservice to your health to go there. I think a hospital run by a group of sloths would be more efficient I'm sure there's one part of the hospital that's good.....the billing dept.

John Yazici (Guncer)

2 months ago on Google

One of the worse hospital in long island , took my 2 yrs old for pediatric emergency they took xray no fractures and no one did not show up 4 hours waiting for orthopedics, i had to ask them give me discharge , hospital wasn’t even busy ,

M B

2 months ago on Google

My mom was rush by ambulance to this horror show hospital on may 25th. She has COPD and she had pneumonia, as well as neuropathy. She has taken 2 medications for over 10 years for her pain. The hospital staff and doctors refused to give it to her even though I brought in paper work signed by her doctors saying she suppose to get them. She was crying for 2 days in pain and nurses were avoiding her I went to he should advocacy and finally they were given. Thinking the story is over not yet Unfortunately, on Thursday she asked for a bed pain for over 2 1/2 hours! Then she finally got one but was left of the bed pain for one and half hours calling the nurse but again the avoided her! She also asked for cream bc of diaper rash! I called the nurses station wanting to speak to her nurse and doctor they said they’ll call back and never did! Friday morning I called patient advocacy and spoke to teresa and explained the situation she kept interrupting me talking about her medication, which it wasn’t about. Then she laughed at me and my mom’s situation I hope they have it on recording so she can get fired! My family and friends are done with stony brook!

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5.7 / 10

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Accepted Insurance

SUNY Stony Brook – Comprehensive Psychiatric 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

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.

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

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.

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.

Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.

Staff

Carol Gomes

CEO & COO

Gerald Kelly

CIO

Mark Sands

Chief Medical Officer

Patricia Cooper

Chief Compliance Officer

Brian Fullerton

Chief Revenue Officer

Jennifer Carey

Vice President & HR Director

Contact Information

(631) 444-6050

101 Nicolls Rd
Stony Brook, NY 11794

Get Help Now - 914-301-7675

Reviews of SUNY Stony Brook – Comprehensive Psychiatric

2.4/5 (100 reviews)

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Google Reviews

2.4 (100 reviews)

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2 months ago

Yamileth Osorio

I had a successful vba2c on April 26,2025 and all I can say is thank you and God bless all the doctors and nurses who took really good care of me. I specifically want to thank Elena from labor and delivery what an amazing human being. She did not give up on me from the minute i got there until the baby was born. She is what a hospital needs someone with compassion and patience. She did everything in her power to help me feel relaxed and prep my body so I can finally get my vba2c. My baby girl was born 5 minutes before her shift ended and it felt amazing having her there as a support system. I would also like to thank the nurse who prepped me before being admitted it sucks i didn't get her name. Honestly for a second I thought it wasn't gonna be possible but thank God for the nurses that did not give up on me.

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Thank you for your feedback. Stony Brook Medicine strives to provide high quality care in a safe environment to the community we serve. Please feel free to contact the Department of Patient Advocacy at (631) 444-2880 with any questions.

Danielle Wodzenski

At the time of writing this, the ED at stony Brook University Hospital has a very low review and I genuinely believe that is unfair. I honestly used to avoid this place because the wait times can be horrible and they did just about nothing in the meantime to help, however that and many other things have changed. Nowadays they have very efficient separate departments for specified types/severity of illnesses/injuries. They also try to triage in order of who came in first however those w the highest severity of symptoms of course get priority. I try to cut them a lot of slack on wait times, they are a major hospital where a lot of critically ill patients go and the front desk staffs’ attitudes have DRASTICALLY improved so I can’t be mad, other people are sicker sometimes so they need to be seen quicker. Mainly I’m surprised by their efficiency in the past couple of years. Even my worst experience there (which I will not describe due to graphic symptoms) was handled very well and quickly by most staff. The initial phlebotomist even advocated for me as the nurses were busy helping other critical patients (holidays, everyone sick) but she had recognized I needed immediate attention. And some of my best experiences have taken as little as a few hours, including all reasonable testing (reasonable that I can tell anyway), proper diagnosis and treatment, or quick transfer to observation or admission if necessary. They move from waiting to triage to blood tests/imaging etc to an actual bed/room and doctor as quickly as they can and I’ve noticed it genuinely takes under 5 hours from when I walk in to when I walk out most of the time… personally that’s the fastest I’ve seen any hospital handle an emergency visit. If you can’t tell I’m very sick a lot, I’ve also been hospitalized here, but the ED specifically has made immense progress in the past couple of years. I hope it keeps up!! Very grateful for everyone who works their butts off here!!

Scott Steinke

Another problem with the Hospital is how clean the rooms weren’t when visited a patient. Go elsewhere if your life depends on it.

Stony Brook Medicine strives to provide high quality care in a safe environment to the community we serve. Please feel free to contact the Department of Patient Advocacy at (631) 444-2880 with any questions or concerns.

Where is the option for zero stars? I do not want to hear any apologies or pathetic response from the Hospital to contact Patient Advocacy. it is too late and my Dad should never have been in this incompetent place to begin with. What I do suggest is that the accreditation for hospitals do a complete review of the SBH. Close the hospital down so that other patients won’t be subjected to the incompetent care that my Dad endured while a patient. My Dad complained that he had felt like he had been through 100 wars not once but several times that I visited. His body was blue all over from that hospital poking and prinking him all over the place. But the thing that will always stick out for me is when he needed assistance such as the hypothermia fiasco where the Hospital HVAC system changed over from Heat to Air they left him hang out to dry. My Dad went in for one issue then had to go back 5 days later for a viral infection. He saw 2O (horrible)doctors with differing opinions ranging from dialysis to not needing dialysis to a recommended blood transfusion to hypothermia from this incompetent hospital changing the HVAC system from Heat to Air then recommending pallative care and giving my Dad the highly strong opiod drug dilaudid. That drug is several times stronger then morphine! My Dad never complained he was in pain, so why was he given this in the first place. The answer I got was your Dad is a very brave but sick man. He is in declining health(that was declining more rapidly under their care) We spoke with one of the Doctors who was all over the place.and told us that they increased dosage where we questioned and then retracted saying that she didnt increase the dosage. My Dad is no longer with us and that was 3 days after the conversation and they gave him this strong opoid he shouldt have been given. With this being said. I will give credit to a handful of nurses who were more attentive then others and you know who you are because I personally thanked you. .

Karen

As a new patient tried to make an appointment online, which was not possible. The number provided on the website was not the correct one either. I tracked down the Endocrinologist I wanted to see but was told in a call that I need a referral. Just moved to the US and have seen an endocrinologist for many years in Europe. I doubt I need a referral at this stage. Will be looking elsewhere as I do not have the time to deal with bureaucracy.

EM Dej

I know its a hospital but i really love this place, They saved my wifes life , She had an emergency open heart surgery four weeks ago and is already healing very well, Every single doctor,nurse and even the desk workers , have been super kind and helpful Second time we had to come to stony brook and both times they did not want my wife to go home until they found the issue no matter what it took, they made sure she was good to go, both times they found issues with her, we are thankful 1000 times over

patty g

The only person who care about mr when the gentlemansitting at my toom door. was told I was going to be here six hours then was told that I had to be here longer because they forgot to take a urine sample and now they are telling me they are trying to find a psychiatrist to talk to me. Meanwhile, I have been here for close to 10 hours now and there is absolutely nothing wrong with me. All my labs are back. I am totally calm cool and collected. Do not come here if you are having a psychiatric episode.

Kayla Elizabeth

While this review isn’t 100% about the hospital but more of Stony Brook hospital&doctors as a whole, if I could give zero stars I would. When I first started using Stony Brook doctors 15 years ago things were great and the only thing I could have complained about was the long phone wait to schedule appointments. Not sure what has happened in the past 15 years, but their patient care has majorly declined. They cannot get their facts right, and write anything down on your charts. Even though their motto is that they strive for high quality care, the way you are treated is total opposite. I wanted to switch practices early on in pregnancy and I really do regret not switching to another practice. They have not made this a fun experience, and has caused more stress than ever. I do not have confidence in any of the staffing there- doctors, nurses, front desk. They overlook concerns, information has to get passed through 5 to 6 people before a straight answer is given, reports say you’ve been counseled on things that were never even talked about. I’ve personally been lied to on multiple occasions in regards to appointments when I overheard them talking in the first place. I feel as if I am being treated more as a profit than I am a patient. Not only did they put inaccurate information on my record, but they are also just assuming and making guesses about diagnosis's. Thankfully I work in the medical field and can advocate for myself based on knowledge and evidence. As far as care goes, I would trust my dog to do a better job than the staffing there.

T S

Awful experience in the ER, was in waiting room waiting 4 hours, then finally got into the back, the nurses were very nice, but come to find after the fact, the IV antibiotics they gave me has a contradiction w my regular medication, luckily from what I know, I am ok… I could go into AFIB !! Then they send me home with this same prescription!! Ridiculous!!

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