ABOUT UHS BINGHAMTON GENERAL HOSPITAL
Located in Binghamton, N.Y., UHS Binghamton General Hospital is a prominent 220-bed hospital that offers round-the-clock emergency care and various regional programs, including a behavioral health program and a substance abuse treatment service. UHS Binghamton General Hospital provides outpatient, intensive outpatient (IOP), and partial hospitalization programming (PHP) for substance abuse treatment, catering to all age groups from adolescents to geriatric patients. Please note that medical detox services are not available on-site.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
Treatment at UHS Binghamton General Hospital starts with a confidential assessment conducted by trained and credentialed medical staff. This assessment determines the appropriate level of care for each client and can be utilized for referrals to other programs, as necessary. Assessments are done by appointment, and the facility offers an appointment management service. For stabilization services, 24-hour emergency services and crisis intervention services are available to address psychological and physical needs, excluding medically managed detox services.
The substance abuse treatment program at UHS Binghamton General Hospital, known as the New Horizons program, offers outpatient services that allow clients to receive treatment while maintaining their daily routine.
Treatment includes family participation through community education programs, family and employer intervention programs, and relapse prevention services. The intensive outpatient program (IOP) is available in morning or evening sessions, lasting three hours per session, four days per week, with a typical duration of four weeks for most clients. The dual disorders program, also an IOP, lasts two hours per day, four days per week, and provides treatment for co-occurring disorders. Specialized groups cater to the specific needs of women, geriatric patients, individuals in recovery management, codependency issues, criminal justice matters, young adults, beginners, and adolescents.
All outpatient programs conclude with aftercare services, which may involve participation in an intensive step-down program, aftercare planning, and individual counseling. These services are offered alongside outpatient services to facilitate a smooth transition to a sober living lifestyle.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
The treatment team at UHS Binghamton General Hospital’s New Horizon program includes board-certified addiction counseling specialists, physicians, psychologists, nurses, social workers, and other group leadership personnel. Feedback from two individuals polled by Best-rehabs.com at the time of this review provided mixed opinions regarding the skill level of the staff. One reviewer rated the staff three out of five stars, while the other gave a five-star review.
ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES
While the UHS Binghamton General Hospital’s website doesn’t provide extensive information about accommodations, it is worth noting that the substance abuse and behavioral health programs are part of a clinical hospital setting. The facility does not offer residential programs or extended stay facilities. The two individuals polled by Best-rehabs.com gave the facility a four out of five-star rating for accommodations and amenities, as well as cleanliness.
WHAT ALUMNI SAY
As of the time of this review, Best-rehabs.com has not received any reviews for UHS Binghamton General Hospital.
On Facebook, the overall rating for the hospital (including the Addiction & Chemical Dependency treatment) is 3.6 out of five stars, based on 172 reviews to date. While many reviewers have praised the staff members, some expressed dissatisfaction with the facility being part of a hospital.
On Google, the hospital has earned a rating of 3.2 out of five stars, based on 24 reviews to date. While there are no specific reviews about the Addiction & Chemical Dependency treatment, some comments criticize the quality of the accommodations.
WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY
Two loved ones have submitted reviews about this facility to Best-rehabs.com, and their feedback is generally positive. Both loved ones agreed that certain aspects of the program were effective, giving four out of five stars or higher for accommodations, meals, family participation, and cleanliness. However, they rated holistic offerings and leisure options with three stars or lower. Both loved ones noted the effectiveness of the program, giving three- and five-star reviews for treatment effectiveness. One anonymous loved one echoed the concerns of Facebook users about the facility being inside a hospital.
FINANCING
UHS Binghamton General Hospital accepts private health insurance plans for substance abuse treatment. The acceptance of public insurance such as Medicare and Medicaid is unclear, and self-pay is not identified as an option.