Nassau County Mental Health
Overview
Nassau County Mental Health is a mental health treatment center for people seeking treatment near Nassau County. As part of their treatment modalities for recovery, Nassau County Mental Health provides cognitive behavioral therapy, telemedicine/telehealth therapy, and substance use disorder counseling during treatment. Nassau County Mental Health is located in East Meadow, New York, accepting cash or self-payment for treatment.
Nassau County Mental Health at a Glance
Payment Options
- Cash or self-payment
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs
- Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
Assessments
- Screening for tobacco use
- Comprehensive mental health assessment
- Comprehensive substance use assessment
- Screening for mental disorders
- Screening for substance use
Age Groups
- Young adults
- Adults
Ancillary Services
- Case management service
- Suicide prevention services
- Domestic violence services, including family or partner
- Mental health services
- Opioid use disorder clients only
Accreditations
State department of health:
Government agencies issue State Licenses, which grant rehabilitation organizations permission to conduct their operations lawfully within specific geographic regions. Licenses needed to operate are typically determined by the type of rehabilitation program offered by the facility and its physical location.
The Joint Commission:
The Joint Commission, previously known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehabilitation organizations and programs. Established in 1951, its mission is to enhance the quality of patient care and showcase excellence in healthcare delivery.
SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP):
SAMHSA's Opioid Treatment Programs (OTP) accreditation is a prestigious recognition that signifies a program's compliance with stringent standards and guidelines established by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). This accreditation demonstrates an OTP's commitment to providing high-quality, evidence-based care for individuals struggling with opioid use disorder (OUD). It serves as a trusted symbol of accountability and excellence, assuring patients, families, and communities that the OTP offers safe, effective, and comprehensive treatment options for OUD.
Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA):
DEA accreditation refers to the process by which a law enforcement agency is recognized by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) as having met specific training, operational, and resource requirements necessary to participate in DEA-led drug enforcement efforts. This accreditation allows the agency to perform DEA-related tasks such as conducting investigations, executing federal search warrants, and participating in joint task forces.
Treatment At Nassau County Mental Health
Treatment Conditions
- Mental health treatment
- Substance use treatment
- Co-occurring Disorders
Care Levels
- Outpatient
- Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment
- Regular outpatient treatment
- Aftercare
Treatment Modalities
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
- Substance use disorder counseling
- Trauma-related counseling
- Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
Ancillary Services
Languages
- Spanish
- Other languages (excluding Spanish)
- Korean
- Russian
Additional Services
- Pharmacotherapies administered during treatment
- Discharge Planning
- Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing
Special Programs
- Clients who have experienced trauma
- Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
Contact Information
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