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<p><strong>ABOUT SOUTHSIDE HOSPITAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES</strong></p> <p>Located in Bay Shore, N.Y., Southside Hospital Behavioral Health Services is a part of the Northwell Health hospital system. Its department of psychiatry provides treatment for <strong>mental health, psychiatric disorders, and addiction disorders</strong>. Treatment is offered on a <strong>residential and outpatient</strong> basis. Detox is not available.</p> <p>Southside Hospital is just one of the behavioral health service locations from Northwell Health. Northwell Health also operates a 236-bed residential facility in Glen Oaks, N.Y. called the <a href="https://www.rehabs.com/listings/zucker-hillside-hospital-2477336799/" target="_blank">Zucker Hillside Hospital</a> and a 246-bed residential facility in Amityville, N.Y. called <a href="https://www.rehabs.com/listings/north-shore-lij-south-oaks-hospital-2984952929/" target="_blank">South Oaks Hospital</a>. </p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>Southside Hospital has one of the <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/nmhss_state_data/NY17.pdf" target="_blank">129 (15.3 percent) residential behavioral and mental health programs</a> in the state. The facility is open to clients of any age group, including children and adolescents. It is one of <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/nmhss_state_data/NY17.pdf" target="_blank">214 (25.4 percent) facilities in New York</a> that offer treatment for adolescents. </p> <p>Treatment starts with a psychiatric assessment, which may start in the hospital’s emergency room. All programs are based on psychiatry and <strong>evidence-based treatment practices</strong>. Appropriate treatment is recommended according to the needs of the client and the results of the assessment.</p> <p>The treatment process includes crisis management and interventions through the emergency department. Clients can walk into the clinic at any time and receive behavioral health services. An emergency intervention team is available 24/7.</p> <p>The Early Treatment Program is aimed at younger clients that are experiencing the early stages of a behavioral health crisis. As symptoms become apparent, clients can be assessed and receive early intervention treatments to prevent more serious conditions. Clients meet with counselors to determine the exact specifics of their condition and continue meeting with counselors for early treatment. </p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>The treatment team consists of psychiatrists, nurses, and other behavioral health support staff. There are medical personnel available as well in multiple specialties. The counseling staff has extensive experience in care for all age groups with specializations in children, adolescents, and seniors. </p> <p><strong>ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES</strong></p> <p>This facility is a department located within a hospital, so it features treatment in a clinical setting. The department has heightened security as well as emergency facilities if needed. There is easy access to medical and counseling spaces, as well as easy access to specialists and resources from other parts of the hospital. </p> <p><strong>WHAT ALUMNI SAY</strong></p> <p>At the time of this writing, Rehabs.com has not received any feedback from alumni about Southside Hospital’s treatment offerings. However, on Google, the Department of Psychiatry has two negative reviews to date.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a></small> One alum wrote about “HIPPA Violations” while the other wrote: “THE STAFF IS VERY RUDE HOSPITAL IS NOT THE CLEANEST PLACE!!!” On Yelp, Southside Hospital as a whole has an average rating of two out of five stars based on 51 reviews, as well as 25 reviews that are not currently recommended.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a></small><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-3"><sup>[3]</sup></a></small></p> <p><strong>WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY</strong></p> <p><strong>Two loved ones gave mixed reviews</strong> about Southside Hospital to Rehabs.com to date. The loved ones gave three out of five star ratings for its exercise and leisure provisions, holistic treatment offerings, family participation, and counseling options. Both loved ones positively noted the facility’s cleanliness.</p> <p><strong>WHAT STAFF SAY</strong></p> <p>Though Rehabs.com has not yet received any feedback from staff members, Southside Hospital as a whole has an average rating of 4.2 out of five stars based on 53 reviews on Indeed.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-4"><sup>[4]</sup></a></small> While many individuals praised staff, some noted staffing shortages.</p> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>Northwell Health <strong>accepts private health insurance, Medicaid, and private pay options</strong>. It is also one of the <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/NY17.pdf" target="_blank">382 (45.4 percent) of facilities</a> that accept Medicare.</p> <p><strong>CONCLUSION</strong></p> <p>In early 2019 Northwell Health announced a partnership with <a href="https://www.northwell.edu/behavioral-health/news/lij-forest-hills-northwell-and-alliance-of-bukharian-americans-partner-on-opioid-overdose-training" target="_blank">LIJ Forest Hills and the Alliance of Bukharian Americans</a> to provide greater access to opioid treatment training for the recovery community. </p> <p><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=Southside+Hospital+Behavioral+Health+Services+in+Bay+Shore,+NY&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS830US831&ei=FNlgXN2bGamc_QaVlY3oAw&start=0&sa=N&ved=0ahUKEwjd9f7CzLLgAhUpTt8KHZVKAz04ChDy0wMIbQ&biw=960&bih=930#lrd=0x89e832f7fc34be07:0xcb45ed0070093904,1,,," target="_blank">GoogleReviews</a></small><br /> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a><a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/southside-hospital-bay-shore" target="_blank">https://www.yelp.com/biz/southside-hospital-bay-shore</a></small><br /> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-3"><sup>[3]</sup></a><a href="https://www.yelp.com/not_recommended_reviews/southside-hospital-bay-shore" target="_blank">https://www.yelp.com/not<em>recommended</em>reviews/southside-hospital-bay-shore</a></small><br /> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-4"><sup>[4]</sup></a><a href="https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Southside-Hospital/reviews" target="_blank">https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Southside-Hospital/reviews</a></small></p>
— Melanie Green · 2019-02-23 13:05:57 PST
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