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Behavioral Health Programs

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Behavioral Health Programs for Treatment Programs for All Ages in All Locations.

Article 31 Outpatient Clinic and School Based Clinics at PS 369 & MS 179

Team of social workers and psychiatrists/nurse practitioners who can help seriously emotionally and behaviorally disturbed children, teens, and their families with assessment, therapy, and medication management.
Location:The Bronx
Ages Served:Children (age 5 and older) and adults
Insurance Accepted: Medicaid Managed Care, Medicare & Commercial Insurance
Contact:

1-718-742-7000

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)

Long-term outpatient psychiatric care, medication management, medical support and care coordination, and case management for seriously mentally ill adults with multiple psychiatric hospitalizations and a lack of engagement with traditional outpatient services.
Location:The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan (shelter), Queens
Ages Served:Adults
Insurance Required: No

FRIENDS Program (Children & Family Support Team and STEPS)

Teaches helpful mental health skills to families and connects them to community resources. Offers support two times a week for 6–8 weeks — with follow-up support for up to 4 months.
Location:The Bronx
Ages Served:Children ages 5–17 and their families
Insurance Required: No
Contact:

1-718-742-7100

Intensive Mobile Treatment (IMT)

Long-term outpatient psychiatric care, medication management, medical support & care coordination, and case management for seriously mentally ill adults with a recent history of frequent hospitalization, housing instability, and incarcerations.
Location:Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island
Ages Served:Adults
Insurance Required: No

Promise Zone

Psychotherapy, short-term case management, crisis intervention, consultation, and support for seriously emotionally and behaviorally disturbed children and their families, and school staff.
Location:The Bronx (operates in 9 schools)
Ages Served:Children and teens
Insurance Required: No
Contact:

1-718-742-7000