About Elmhurst Hospital Center
The Elmhurst Hospital Center in Elmhurst, New York, has a comprehensive mental and behavioral health department that includes substance abuse and addiction treatment for youth and adults. Services include everything from community-oriented and outpatient services to inpatient treatment.
They have emergency mental health services for children, youth and adults. Additionally, mental health assessments can be done on a central intake unit to ensure individuals receive the care and support they need for their individual situation. They also offer an acute detox unit and programs that are specifically geared to senior citizens, groups for just women and programming offered in Spanish.
Private and government health insurance plans are accepted. A sliding scale for those without coverage is also available.
Support for Any Addiction
There are support groups and programs for not only alcohol and illicit drug addiction, but also for smoking, help with prescription drug abuse and addiction to social media, pornography or gambling. Support and therapy groups will help educate and empower individuals to gain control over emotions and develop healthy coping skills while dropping destructive habits.
Medical Detox
One of the hardest and most dangerous parts of starting a healthier life is withdrawal. Elmhurst Hospital Center knows that medical detoxification can make that process safer and more comfortable. They offer medically supervised treatment to help individuals have a better chance of long-term success and to be healthier mentally and physically while doing it.