Albany Medical Center Pediatric Psychiatric and Psychology Services

25 Hackett Boulevard
Albany NY, 12208

Albany Medical Center - Psychiatry Outpatient NY 12208

About Albany Medical Center Pediatric Psychiatric and Psychology Services

Albany Medical Center Pediatric Psychiatric and Psychology Services, located in Albany, New York is a private alcohol and drug rehab that offers treatment for a variety of substance abuse addictions including co-occurring mental health disorders. They offer residential care providing long term support for addiction recovery, as well as flexible outpatient addiction therapy allowing patients to live at home while receiving regular treatment. Additional levels of care offered include 12-step therapy.

Specialty rehab programs at Albany Medical Center Pediatric Psychiatric and Psychology Services include tailored care focusing on women's specific needs and experiences, gender-specific addiction treatment addressing unique challenges faced by men, and age-appropriate treatment for teens addressing adolescent-specific issues.

Patients at Albany Medical Center Pediatric Psychiatric and Psychology Services will find the residential setting creates an immersive environment promoting full engagement in recovery away from daily triggers and the private rooms that give personal space for reflection and undisturbed rest during treatment.

Latest Reviews

America Ray
3 weeks ago on Google
5
Dr. Sandra Horn was the only provider that was phenomenal!! She provided therapy for my post partum stage and after. She has moved on to pursue other goals and she is definitely missed!!!
David Sauer
3 months ago on Google
5
TONY ZEE
4 months ago on Google
1
I see flowers and floating butterflies. Can you see them? How about the cracks on the walls that screams death, can you hear it?

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Accepted Insurance

Albany Medical Center Pediatric Psychiatric and Psychology Services works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Other Forms of Payment

Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.

Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.

Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

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Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.
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Inpatient rehabs provide a space for clients to focus exclusively on their recovery while receiving intensive supervision and support. Inpatient treatment centers provide housing and food and most offer round-the-clock clinical care. Their primary treatment modalities typically consist of addiction counseling using various psychotherapeutic methods, including CBT, DBT, RBT, and motivational interviewing. Many rehabs also provide specialized services for clients with co-occurring addiction and mental illness. Recovery-focused life skills training and holistic therapies are other common services.
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Participants in 12 step programs maintain access to community-based peer support, which is the programs' primary treatment modality. 12 step recovery combines personal growth with paper coaching. Participants regularly attend group meetings, which are free, anonymous, open to the public, and available multiple times per day in most communities. They are also mentored by self-selected sponsors who guide them through the steps of recovery. Age and gender specific and other specialized formats are common.

Treatments

Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.

Programs

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Teen Program
Teen programs are designed to address the unique pressures teens face, pressures that can drive them to experiment with dangerous, addictive substances. They need programs that meet them exactly where they are and give them tools for long-term recovery. Therapy can help teenagers understand and work through underlying issues so they can reclaim the life ahead of them.
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Adult Program
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
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Program For Men
Men face specific challenges and concerns when seeking addiction treatment. Gender-specific recovery programs help them tackle these issues head-on in an environment that's focused, targeted, and distraction-free. It also gives them the opportunity to connect with and learn from other men who have been through a similar journey and can offer support for the next step.
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Program For Women
Rehabs for women provide a safe, nurturing space for female clients to heal. These treatment programs consider the specific obstacles that women can face during recovery and place a special emphasis on mental, social, physical, and reproductive health. They explore how each woman's experience has shaped the trajectory of their substance use, addressing issues such as sexual abuse and past trauma.
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Young Adult Program
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.
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Seniors Program
Nearly one million adults age 65 and older live with a substance use disorder. Treatment providers who specialize in senior care understand the social, psychological, and physical effects of aging and how they relate to recovery. They can help clients address particular challenges and risks they may face as they get older such as overdosing and medication interactions and dependencies.
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HIV/AIDS Program
HIV/AIDS programs support disease prevention and management in high-risk individuals in recovery. Individuals who engage in intravenous drug use and other addictive behaviors are at a higher risk of becoming infected with HIV. Rehab centers that specialize in treating this population typically have a high number of nurses, physicians, and psychiatrists on staff who can make sure both their medical and mental health needs are met.
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LGBTQ Program
Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.

Clinical Services

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.

Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.

Eating disorders include anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and dysfunctional eating patterns. Many psychologists and other mental health professionals consider eating disorders to be food addictions, meaning food is being used in an addictive way (similar to drug or alcohol addiction). Certain substance abuse treatment programs will have treatment for eating disorders as one of the services offered. An eating disorder may also present as a co-occuring disorder or dual diagnosis alongside drug and alcohol addiction.

Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is a way of getting nicotine into the bloodstream without smoking. It uses products that supply low doses of nicotine to help people stop smoking. The goal of therapy is to cut down on cravings for nicotine and ease the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal.

Nutrition therapy, aka medical nutrition therapy (MNT), is a way of treating physical, emotional, and medical conditions through diet. Specific dietary plans are designed by professional nutritionists or registered dietitians, and patients follow them in order to positively affect their physical and mental health.

Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.

Amenities

  • home-setting iconResidential Setting
  • private-room iconPrivate Rooms

Contact Information

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25 Hackett Boulevard
Albany NY, 12208

Reviews of Albany Medical Center Pediatric Psychiatric and Psychology Services

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I am not yet a patient but I was there for an intake session and I want to say The staff there was very nice. I cant remember the 2 ladies names that were asking questions but they were nice and understanding even though I was quite nervous but they made me fee ... Read More

Reviewed on 5/11/2017
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2.6 (20 reviews)
America Ray
3 weeks ago
5

Dr. Sandra Horn was the only provider that was phenomenal!! She provided therapy for my post partum stage and after. She has moved on to pursue other goals and she is definitely missed!!!

David Sauer
3 months ago
5

TONY ZEE
4 months ago
1

I see flowers and floating butterflies. Can you see them? How about the cracks on the walls that screams death, can you hear it?

Anna Myers
6 months ago
1

I strongly suggest you find care elsewhere. Refused an appointment due to my ins coverage even though referred after an inpatient stay and being told by Ashari (AMC employee) on 4/29/24 that if they did not accept ins I would be responsible to self-pay at the rate of 50% and that the billing office would provide amount prior to appointment. Rec d call on 5/7/24 informing me my 5/9/24 appointment was canceled because they don t accept my ins. Went round and round with Noreen regarding what I was told by Ashari and what Noreen was telling me. Noreen would absolutely NOT address my questions. Just kept repeating I needed to call my ins company. How is calling my ins company going to get me an answer on what Ashari told me? Ashari is an AMC employee. Has nothing to do with my ins. I pressed why I was told something different previously by another staffer and Noreen insinuated I was a liar saying Ashari would never say that. Like I would make up that information? Noreen also called me a racist when I asked her to spell her name and refused to transfer me to a supervisor after repeated requests throughout the 20 minute phone call. Going as far as telling me after multiple requests to speak with her supervisor that she was the supervisor. I questioned her because she previously told me she would have to talk to her supervisor and call me back. How do you have a supervisor one minute and tell me you are the supervisor the next? But I refrained from calling her a liar as she did me. Noreen ultimately hung up on me when I pointed out that she was being purposely evasive in not answering my question about what Ashari told me - I insisted she address the issue by either telling me Ashari was wrong or she was wrong or that was not an AMC policy - and it was at this time she terminated the call with no warning. Not the first issue I ve had with an AMC office. It seems AMC is less than transparent when it comes to their staff, policies, etc. and allows their employees to treat the patients however they like and AMC has the nerve to hang signs in their facilities describing the behavior they won t tolerate. Seriously? Leaves me with the impression they only care about the money, not the patients and probably are not at all concerned with their employee's behavior. Shame on you!

Teris Yohe
8 months ago
1

I really enjoyed going to see Bernadette! The front office staff is rude and lack empathy! Courtney in the front was so nasty and when I requested to speak with a supervisor she acted like it was a joke. Not the kind of people to work in this field. It has now been almost a week and I have not received a call from the office manager. I guess they are too busy for their patients! Or Courtney did not give her the message. I am now unable to get my records.

Rickie Hatlee
10 months ago
5

This is a wonderful place to go to. I have been going there for about five years. I have had 2 Drs., but the one I have now is better and more caring. Why I have to see a Dr for an anti-deppresant , I don't know, but they are great. The nurse's are outstanding!! I have never had a problem there. They always address your issues.

Harley Alderson
11 months ago
1

I been going there for almost 7 years never had a problem until this past July when I was given a new Dr. From the minute she met me she never looked at my records and assumed I was a drug addict and possess guns which isn't true at all. She messed with my meds and the last time I seen her was August. From that point on my appointments were canceled and yesterday November 30 I had a phone appointment scheduled she never called and claimed I was a no show. She's not a nice person I asked for a change of dr and they refused. I'm sad because therapist is great I give her 5 stars. Everyone was great until this new Dr came along I'd give her 0 stars if possible for her being bigoted. The only reason they get 2 stars is because my therapist deserves 5 stars. With that all said I'm going to a different psychiatrist starting December 19 because this dr crushed my faith in this place.

Alfonso Scannapieco
1 year ago
1

If your having issues, do not come to this place. If you are coming for something simple or not. You are garenteed to spend atelast 14 hrs waiting. I have had people come in and say a doctor will see shortly. Then about 3 to 5 hrs later they are still not here. If you value your time, care, and to receive help proffesonally. Do not come here. Your better off not going anywhere in the capital region. It seems to be a common thread for heath care in the Albany region. Wish I could give this place negative stars and pay to put of signs and real facts to keep people away from the multiple terrible experiences with this medical center.

addy hoffman
1 year ago
1

STAY AWAY!!!!!!!!! I was seeing a provider here and she abruptly left the practice and was extremely negligent in the fact that she did not do anything to try to help me establish proper care with a new and different provider for after she was gone. This was back in April of this year and I am STILL struggling to find a new provider and I have now run completely out of medication and it is bad. This is incompetence and negligence at it s WORST. I wish I had NEVER gone here to begin with for treatment. These people are so incredibly rude and useless and lazy, they have treated me so poorly and have made every symptom that I have much much worse. This situation has been so incredibly awful and scary, I wish that they would step up to help me as I am in need and have asked for their help any many times now with nothing to help me in the end. They make me feel like I am being such a burden when I was simply asking for a different provider s number since they will jot treat me here. I need help and they basically made me feel safe and covered for my medications, and then they suddenly stripped away all of my securities and resources which created a situation in which I have now abruptly ran out of intense psychiatric medications which has worsened so many things. They do not want to help. They do not care. Please listen and AVOID THIS PRACTICE AT ALL COSTS!!!! AMC Psychiatry, you people are CRUEL AND AWFUL AND DO NOT CARE WHATSOEVER ABOUT YOUR PATIENTS.

Donna DeFlorio
1 year ago
5

Wonderfully helpful. Whenever I have a appointment, I ve never had to wait.

Nancy Wagner
1 year ago
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Lillian Wright
2 years ago
1

If I could give them 0 stars I would. This place is a merry-go-round of hot mess. You get a new Dr every year when they switch out so any bond you may have developed is gone. I am writing this as my partner sits in the psychiatric unit because they picked her meds cause they "thought " it would be a good med for her. I don't believe that they read up on people's previous history when they are assigned the patients; so they have no personal history on you unless you repeat all your past backstory everytime you get a new person. It's not a stable environment to seek long term healing of your mental health. Oh and if you don't have enough to talk about instead of trying to prompt you with questions they just end the appointment,so a 45 minute phone appointment ends in 15.

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