Geriatric Psychiatric Partial Service at The Zucker Hillside Hospital

The Zucker Hillside Hospital
74th Avenue and 263rd Street
Glen Oaks, NY 11004
(718/516)
470-8030

This program is for patients with an acute manifestation of a psychiatric illness. Patients attend the program five days a week. The treatment day begins at 10:00 a.m. and ends at 2:30 p.m. Treatment includes group and individual psychotherapy, psychopharmacological management and psychiatric rehabilitation-focused occupational therapy. Psychiatric, psychological, case management, nursing and rehabilitation services are provided on-site. Special attention is given to discharge planning and community re-entry. Transportation and lunch are provided without charge.

The Geriatric Psychiatry Partial Hospital’s goal is to serve patients in acute psychiatric distress by providing intensive treatment in a structured outpatient setting, in order to prevent the need for psychiatric hospitalization or to reduce the need for a lengthy inpatient stay. (Patients with a primary diagnosis of dementia are not eligible for admission.)
 
Hours:
       10:00 a.m. to 2:30 pm, Monday through Friday

For Appointments:
      Call 718/516 470-8170 or Dr. Leah Siskin at 718/516 470-4696 (Monday, Tuesday or Thursday) or Dr. Elisse Kramer at 718/516 470-8174 (Monday and Friday)

Insurance Accepted:
       Most health insurance plans including Medicare, Medicaid and Medicare supplements are accepted. Sliding fees are available for financially eligible individuals.

Directions:
       Transportation is provided for patients residing in Nassau and Queens (excluding the Rockaways).

Last Update

May 24, 2010
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