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Behavioral Health Services

An estimated 22.1 percent of Americans ages 18 and older—about 1 in 5 adults—suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year. In addition, 4 of the 10 leading causes of disability in the U.S. and other developed countries are mental disorders.

The North General Hospital Department of Psychiatry offers comprehensive, innovative mental health services to the Harlem community.

Psychiatry Services
The Hospital's 23-bed inpatient psychiatric unit serves patients 18 years and older who have a DSM IV diagnosable mental disorder. North General Hospital also operates a 19-bed MICA (Mentally Ill Chemical Addicted) unit that offers an integrative approach to the treatment of patients who have a DSM IV diagnosable mental disorder and a co-occurring substance related disorder.

The Outpatient Mental Health Service provides services for children, adolescents, and adults who are in need of outpatient mental health treatment. Services are provided by a team of psychiatrists, psychologists and social workers.

Substance Abuse Services
The medically supervised inpatient detoxification unit offers medically supervised withdrawal from alcohol and other substances. The unit's multi-disciplinary team prepares patients to engage in the recovery process. The Hospital operates a total of 24 detoxification beds on two units.

The Addiction Treatment Center (ATC)
The ATC offers an extensive array of treatment services in a supportive and structured environment for individuals who want to recover from alcohol and/or other chemical dependency. The ATC is an alternative to Inpatient Rehabilitation, 6 months to 1 year, helping patients with housing needs, vocational and educational training.