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<p><strong>ABOUT JAMAICA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER</strong></p> <p>Located in Jamaica, N.Y., Jamaica Hospital Medical Center is a full-service hospital that offers a <strong>residential program for substance abuse</strong>, as well as <strong>residential and outpatient-based psychiatric care</strong> for adults and youth. The center is among <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/NY16.pdf" target="_blank">15.8% of New York’s private, for-profit facilities</a>, and on-site detoxification is available on-site. </p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>Jamaica Hospital Medical Center's programming includes <strong>group therapy, individual therapy, and medication management</strong> as needed for individuals struggling with a primary or secondary psychiatric illness. The center also offers <strong>specialty groups for children and teens</strong>. The facility combines these evidence-based treatments with with holistic treatment options, such as <strong>art therapy</strong>.</p> <p>The Psychiatric Emergency Department provides evaluations, treatment, and admission into the center's residential program to adults experiencing psychiatric symptoms. These <strong>evaluation services are available around-the-clock</strong> and can be accessed through the emergency department. </p> <p>Jamaica Hospital's Chemical Dependency Unit <strong>offers medically-managed detox to adults</strong>, making the center among the <a href="https://www.samhsa.gov/data/sites/default/files/2016_NSSATS.pdf" target="_blank">5% of facilities</a> across the country that offer a hospital-based, residential detox program. The unit is open 24 hours per day.</p> <p>The Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program is also offered 24 hours per day and offers emergency evaluations, interventions, and treatment for patients experiencing a mental health crisis.</p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>Jamaica Hospital Medical Center’s the treatment team includes psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, creative arts therapists, and nurses. The center is among <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/NY16.pdf" target="_blank">19% of U.S. facilities</a> that are accredited by the Joint Commission.</p> <p><strong>ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES</strong></p> <p>Jamaica Hospital Medical Center’s residential psychiatric unit has 50 beds, while the <strong>Chemical Dependency Unit has 30 beds</strong>. The combined number of treatment beds places the facility in the <a href="(https://www.samhsa.gov/data/sites/default/files/2016_NSSATS.pdf" target="_blank">top 11% of facilities</a> in the country in terms of size. Clients should expect a <strong>clinical yet safe, supervised</strong> environment. </p> <p><strong>WHAT ALUMNI SAY</strong></p> <p>The one alum polled by Rehabs.com at the time of this writing provided a positive review, indicating that they would recommend Jamaica Hospital Medical Center. They gave five out of five stars for treatment effectiveness, leisure opportunities, level of staff support, and facility cleanliness. The alum gave the visitor policies four out of five stars and the level of connectivity three stars.</p> <p>The 543 people who left reviews for the medical center at the time of this writing provided an average 2.2 out of five star rating.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a></small> However, it's important to note the rating is for the entire center, not the psychiatric unit specifically. Many of the negative reviews center around long wait times in the emergency room.</p> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>Jamaica Hospital accepts many private insurance plans, as well as several public health care plans except Medicare or Medicaid. <strong>Financial assistance is available</strong> for clients that are uninsured. </p> <p><strong>CONCLUSION</strong></p> <p>Jamaica Hospital Medical Center maintains an active presence in the community. In 2018, it completed the American College of Surgeons’ trauma center verification and review process. The staff works with other local groups to promote community fitness goals, such as teaching Zumba classes at local community facilities. </p> <p><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=Jamaica+Hospital+Medical+Center+in+Jamaica,+NY&rlz=1C1OPRA_enUS578US578&ei=fHkUW9TeMYjy5gLn3JDoDQ&start=0&sa=N&biw=1093&bih=685#lrd=0x89c260c859db1b53:0x1d217244288f4381,1,,," target="_blank">GoogleReviews</a></small></p>
— Melanie Green · 2018-07-01 18:56:05 PDT
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