NYC Health + Hospital/Elmhurst’s behavioral health services and psychiatry department brings comprehensive, equitable mental healthcare through 176 psychiatric beds, representing over 30% of the hospital’s total capacity, and a vast multidisciplinary team of over 500 behavioral health professionals. The department operates mobile outreach to serve homeless populations and has implemented culturally competent care initiatives for refugees, asylum seekers and LGBTQI+ individuals. It houses the only child inpatient psychiatric unit in Queens and offers integrated mental health, medical and substance use disorder services, as well as advanced treatments like electroconvulsive therapy and transcranial magnetic stimulation. A $5 million grant has fueled expansive suicide prevention programs, while infrastructure upgrades have enhanced safety with ligature-resistant environments. Within the NYC Health + Hospitals system, the hospital is known for unique innovations such as the extended care unit, forensic psychiatric services, and transcranial magnetic stimulation for depression and addiction disorders. The program boasts top-tier patient satisfaction and the highest follow-up care connection rates in the system.
