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Behavioral Health

VNS Health provides compassionate behavioral health services to individuals of all ages throughout New York City. Our programs range from crisis intervention to long-term treatment and care management for adults, children, and families with complex mental health and substance use conditions. rnrnSo, how can we help?

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Social Worker with children

Who We Help

At VNS Health, we meet people where they are, with tailored support and without judgment, and regardless of their ability to pay.rnrnOur teams work with:rn

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  • Children and their families
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  • Adults of all ages (we have special programs for seniors)
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  • LGBTQ+ and BIPOC teens and young adults at risk of suicide
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  • Individuals and families in crisis
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  • People with substance use conditions
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  • Unhoused individuals and families
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  • Individuals with complex or chronic diseases
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When you aren’t sure what kind of support you need, contact us. We can help you figure it out.

Mental Health & Substance Use Treatment

Mental health and substance use conditions often occur together. That’s why VNS Health is a designated, federally funded Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). We provide fully integrated mental health and substance use treatment, regardless of insurance or ability to pay.

VNS Health is one of only 16 CCBHCs in New York City and our South Bronx clinic is the main location where this integrated care is delivered. The clinic is open evenings and weekends, so working people, school-age children, teens, and families can get help when they need it.

Behavioral Health Services

Our Behavioral Health services include short- and long-term care, delivered where people need us most u002du002d in the home and community. We also provide individualized care coordination that looks at the whole person to ensure their medical, behavioral, and health-related social needs are seamlessly supported.

  • Crisis Intervention u0026 Outreach

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  • Treatment Programs

    Outpatient support, such as:rnu003culu003ern tu003cliu003eOngoing mental health treatment for children, adolescents, and adultsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eHelp with medications after a psychiatric hospitalizationu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eFamily and group counselingu003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003ernu0026nbsp;

  • Care Management

    Intensive, community-based outpatient support for up to a year, such as:rnu003culu003ern tu003cliu003eComprehensive needs assessmentu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eHelp with proactively managing chronic conditionsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eCoordinating and integrating care with multiple providersu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eConnection to critical social supportsu003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003ernu0026nbsp;

  • Post-Acute Transitional Care

    Intensive support that combines elements of treatment and care management services, such as:rnu003culu003ern tu003cliu003eShort-term “bridge” to community services after hospital dischargeu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eFrequent contact and care coordination to prevent inpatient and ED useu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eIntensive, in-home counseling, care management and crisis interventionu003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003e

For Professionals

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Making a Referral

Many of our programs donu2019t need a referral u2014 anyone can call to get help.rnrnSome programs require a referral from a health care provider, social worker, or community partner.

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Post-Acute Transitional Care

VNS Health partners with health plans and provider teams to deliver comprehensive transitional care solutions to patients and health plan members diagnosed with complex mental health and/or substance use conditions.

Related Services

  • Alzheimer’s u0026 Dementia Care

    Expert care for people with dementia or Alzheimer’s, and support for their caregivers.

  • Emotional u0026 Grief Support for Hospice Care

    As a part of hospice care, guidance and support for patients and their loved ones.

  • Behavioral Health Support u0026 Home Care

    Care and support for people with illnesses such as for dementia, depression, and anxiety.

How can VNS Health help you?