The Psychiatry Department at Eastern Long Island Hospital is an 18 bed, acute psychiatric unit certified by the New York State Department of Health and the New York State Office for Mental Health.
This unit serves patients with mental illness, as well as patients with mental illness and other co-existing diagnosis. As a hospital-based program, the psychiatric unit provides comprehensive care. Our interdisciplinary team approach includes board certified psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, social workers, recreation therapists, and registered dietitians. It provides 24 hour nursing care by a team of psychiatric nurses and nursing assistants.
The unit follows a structured approach to allow for individual treatment. A comprehensive education program helps patients better understand their illness and recognize symptoms that may lead to relapse. Psychiatric patients are referred to Eastern Long Island Hospital by private physicians; through the Suffolk County triage system based at Stony Brook University Hospital; or other agencies in the greater metro area.
Assessment for admission can also initiate in the Emergency Department or through transfers from other hospitals. Mental health practitioners can make direct referrals by contacting (631) 477-5265.