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.
So, how can we help?
Need help now? If you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health crisis, call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. For medical or life-threatening emergencies, call 911.
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.
Our teams work with:
- Children and their families
- Adults of all ages (we have special programs for seniors)
- LGBTQ+ and BIPOC teens and young adults at risk of suicide
- Individuals and families in crisis
- People with substance use conditions
- Unhoused individuals and families
- Individuals with complex or chronic diseases
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 — 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.
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Crisis Intervention & Outreach
Immediate assessment and linkage to longer-term support, such as:
- Crisis response within 2 hours
- In-home counseling for older adults with mental health conditions
- Outreach to LGBTQ+ and BIPOC teens and young adults at risk of suicide
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Treatment Programs
Outpatient support, such as:
- Ongoing mental health treatment for children, adolescents, and adults
- Help with medications after a psychiatric hospitalization
- Family and group counseling
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Care Management
Intensive, community-based outpatient support for up to a year, such as:
- Comprehensive needs assessment
- Help with proactively managing chronic conditions
- Coordinating and integrating care with multiple providers
- Connection to critical social supports
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Post-Acute Transitional Care
Intensive support that combines elements of treatment and care management services, such as:
- Short-term “bridge” to community services after hospital discharge
- Frequent contact and care coordination to prevent inpatient and ED use
- Intensive, in-home counseling, care management and crisis intervention
For Professionals
Related Services
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Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care
Expert care for people with dementia or Alzheimer’s, and support for their caregivers.
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Emotional & Grief Support for Hospice Care
As a part of hospice care, guidance and support for patients and their loved ones.
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Behavioral Health Support & Home Care
Care and support for people with illnesses such as for dementia, depression, and anxiety.
