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Psychiatric Services

Behavioral Health Inpatient Programs

The inpatient programs of the UHS Binghamton Mental Health Services provide a therapeutic environment with assessment and treatment by a multi-disciplinary team of nurses, social workers, rehabilitation therapists, mental health technicians, psychologists, and psychiatrists.  Treatment is coordinated by an attending psychiatrist.  One-on-one counseling is augmented by therapeutic groups and activities.  The units offer admission and treatment services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The needs of patients are addressed in each of the four environments (living, learning, working and social/leisure). The scope of services is driven by patients’ verbalized readiness and need.

Behavioral Health support services are provided directly by the hospital or through referral contacts as clinically necessary and appropriate.  A full array of medical support services within the UHSH health care system is available and utilized by patients when appropriate.  Contacts with involved community providers and significant others are encouraged at time of admission and throughout the discharge planning process.

Outpatient Mental Health

The Outpatient Mental Health Clinic is specially designed to meet the emotional and psychological needs of adults (18 and older) with mental health concerns or issues.

All services are confidential

In a confidential, supportive environment, we strive to make you as comfortable as possible and ensure you receive quality care.

The treatment of mental health is taken seriously by UHS. You can count on us for the understanding, compassionate and up-to-date clinical knowledge that will help give you the tools you need to cope successfully with your mental health issues.

Our dedicated team of professionals provide a caring, supportive environment that will help you achieve optimal well being.

Services we offer
The following services are provided by the Outpatient Mental Health Clinic:

  • Concise mental health screening
  • Complete mental health assessment
  • Psychiatric mental health assessment
  • Medication management for psychiatric disorders
  • Group therapy -- life skills groups, behavior therapy groups, anxiety & depression groups, anger management groups (both women's and men's)
  • Individual psychotherapy
  • HIV Mental Health Program -- offering education, support, individual therapy and group therapy in conjunction with UHS Binghamton Family Care Center services
  • Access to latest information and education

UHS strives to meet the needs of the community. More groups may be offered as needs progress and change.
We also provide referrals to other community-based services that can be of help to you.

Your mental health team
When you come to us for care and support, your mental health team may include any of the following:

  • A master's-prepared social worker who can assist you with your overall mental health and support needs
  • A registered nurse offering education and administration of medication

What you can expect 
Your first appointment will be scheduled with a social worker and will take about an hour and a half. During this appointment, a mental health assessment will be completed.

Please bring with you
Your current medications (with dose and frequency)
The names of your physicians and other care providers
Your health insurance card(s)

If you don't have insurance, please let us know at the time of your appointment. We will then be able to refer you to a staff member who can help you apply for insurance or make special payment arrangements.

To learn more call: 
(607) 762-2340
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Directions:
The Outpatient Mental Health Clinic is conveniently located on the South Side of Binghamton in the Summit Building, Lower Level, Suite G80, 33 Mitchell Avenue, directly across the street from UHS Binghamton General Hospital.

24-Hour Crisis Center

The CPEP team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Help is a phone call away.
Please call 911 in an emergency.

CPEP: Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program

Located in Binghamton, NY, you can call CPEP any time of the day or night for professional and confidential psychiatric advice. The 24-hour crisis service is staffed by highly-trained psychiatric nurses, social workers and paraprofessionals under the  direction of a medical director/psychiatrist. All calls are free and confidential.

A place you can turn to

CPEP has a professional, friendly and caring staff to assist any person, adult or child, in crisis. You can come to CPEP any time, day or night, and we can help to begin the healing/helping process. All visits and services are strictly confidential. CPEP mental health services are located next to the Emergency Department at UHS Binghamton General Hospital. There is a charge for CPEP services. These Binghamton psychiatric services are covered by most major insurance plans.

We can come to you

If you find yourself in an emotional crisis, but are unable to arrange transportation to CPEP, or if your concerns do not require acute care, our mobile team may be able to help. This team can provide mental health evaluation/ assessment, intervention services, interim service visits and referrals to appropriate community resources. Permission of the individual is necessary to provide mobile services to adults, and parent/guardian permission is needed for children and adolescents. The mobile service can occur in someone’s home, at a community agency, or in schools within Broome County.

Help for children and youths

Children growing up in today’s changing society face social, school and family pressures of increasing complexity. Many children and teenagers have trouble coping with these pressures. Some become angry and rebellious, while others withdraw. Don’t let the problem get out of control. Get help; the earlier the better. CPEP has child and youth specialists who can help.

CPEP Services

  • In-person assessment/consultation
  • 24-hour crisis hotline
  • Mobile Crisis Outreach service (MCO)
  • Referrals and linkages to community and hospital
  • Services that provide a variety of services including
  • Counseling and therapy
  • Educational presentations

Referrals to CPEP

A physician’s referral is not necessary to use the service. We welcome referrals from:

  • Individuals, family and friends
  • Community agencies
  • Law enforcement
  • Nursing homes
  • Shelters
  • Employers
  • Physicians in-hospital and physician offices
  • Emergency departments

CPEP is a collaborative effort of Broome County Mental Health Services, UHS Hospitals and the Binghamton Psychiatric Center, made possible through funding from the New York State Office of Mental Health.

UHS Binghamton General Hospital
Binghamton, NY
(607) 762-2200

24-hour Crisis Center
(607) 762-2302  or  (800) 451-0560
Please call 911 in an emergency

CPEP Home Services

 

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The HOME Program provides mental health services for elderly persons who are unable or unwilling to leave their homes for assessment or treatment. Any Broome County resident age 60 or older can receive the services. Consultation with a mental health professional, in-¬home mental health assessment and/or short-¬term counseling can be provided. Referrals to other community services are made as needed. There is no charge for the mental health services provided by the HOME Program.

Some types of problems seen by the team are: depression, isolation, confusion, unusual behavior, anxiety and hallucinations. Self-referrals are accepted, as well as referrals from family caregivers, physicians or other professionals. If appropriate, a home visit will be scheduled, usually within a week.

Emergency or dangerous situations that need immediate attention are not appropriate for the HOME Program. In these cases, call CPEP at 762.2302 or the police. The HOME Program is supported by the New York State Department of Mental Health Community Reinvestment Funds.

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