Psychiatry services | Decker Student Health Services Center
Mental Health • Binghamton, NY • 1 location at Binghamton University locations
About
Summary: - The Binghamton University Department of Psychology is an academic unit at Binghamton University offering undergraduate and graduate programs focused on behavior, cognition, emotion, and their underlying processes, including subfields in Behavioral Neuroscience, Cognitive and Brain Sciences, and Clinical Psychology. - It emphasizes empirical research, broad training in current theory and techniques, and aims to prepare students for independent, versatile contributions in society. - The department promotes a safe, inclusive, and diverse environment and provides resources for students, faculty, and staff, with a stance against discrimination and threats. - Quick facts: located in Binghamton, NY; part of Higher Education; homepage: binghamton.edu/psychology; active in research and education across normal/pathological human and animal behavior across the lifespan. - Not directly a psychiatry or medical services center; for psychiatry or student health services, contact Decker Student Health Services Center separately through Binghamton University’s health services.
Clinic Type
Mental Health
Address
Decker Student Health Services Center, Binghamton University
Phone
607-777-3711 (for portal access and messages)
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Telehealth
Available for follow-up visits where appropriate
Emergency Care
Call or text 988 for 24/7 crisis support; UHS Binghamton General Hospital CPEP crisis line 607-762-2302; or 911 in emergencies
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FAQs
Do you offer initial in-person visits?
Yes, initial visits are in person and 90 minutes long.
Can follow-up visits be online?
Yes, follow-ups can be in person or online (if you remain in NYS) depending on circumstances.
How are initial appointments requested?
By completing the initial appointment request form in the patient portal under PSYCHIATRY.
What is the initial appointment scheduling process?
To schedule an initial appointment, complete the initial appointment request form via the patient portal. Sign in, click FORMS, scroll to PSYCHIATRY and select PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES INITIAL APPOINTMENT REQUEST FORM, then submit.
How are initial visits conducted and how long do they last?
Initial visits are in person only and 90 minutes in length.
What happens after submitting the appointment request form?
Providers will respond through the health portal with requests for any additional information or forms, and may schedule a case manager review for on- and off-campus treatment options.
Are follow-up appointments different in length or format?
Follow-ups are 15 to 30 minutes, can be in person or online if you remain in NYS, and focus on medication response, side effects, and treatment options.
What should a student do if they need to reschedule?
Reschedule by sending a message on the patient portal to PSYCHMSG or by calling 607-777-3711.
Can students continue with their home psychiatric prescribers?
DSHSC encourages continuing with NYS psychiatric prescribers when possible; if a home provider cannot continue prescribing, the treatment coordination team can assist finding an off-campus prescriber linked to the student’s insurance.
What if there is an urgent or emergent situation?
If urgent, call the University Counseling Center at 607-777-2772 or the CPEP crisis line at 607-762-2302, or call 911 for emergency services.
Is 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline available?
Yes, 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available; call or text 988 to speak with someone 24/7.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- vestal-new-york.uscompanies.net: ★☆☆☆☆ (1/5) and ★★☆☆☆ (2/5) listed (single review source) (Based on 1 review)
- WebMD doctor profile (practice): No rating shown ("Be the first to leave a review") (Not provided / none displayed)
- Vitals practice page: No rating shown ("Be first to leave a review") (Not provided / none displayed)
Patients praise
- In-person and telehealth psychiatry patient satisfaction survey results were very positive (excellent/very good/good)
- Some students report positive mental-health/psychiatry experiences
- Individual providers (e.g., a psychiatrist mentioned in a post) can be described as helpful
Common complaints
- Experiences described as a mixed bag with some staff rude/dismissive
- Concerns raised more broadly about limited counseling resources and mixed student responses
- Some complaints and guidance exists for addressing dissatisfaction/concerns
""I've had experiences all over the board... Some staff are amazing, and some have treated me so poorly... My advice is to give it a try... but be prepared to go elsewhere if you feel you're not being heard.""
— vestal-new-york.uscompanies.net review text""I was never turned away or been told I can only be seen for one ...""
— Reddit post (r/BinghamtonUniversity) describing a positive mental-health services experience""Dr mazzeo (psychiatrist at bing) was wonderful.""
— Reddit post (r/BinghamtonUniversity)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Binghamton University’s psychiatric/mental health NP program aims to increase providers – Ethan Knox — Oct 15, 2025
- New university program aims to increase ranks of MH providers — Oct 17, 2025
- Binghamton University Expands Mental Health Services Training Program - MedicalDevicesPro.com — Oct 19, 2025
- Athletics hosts mental health workshop presentations - Binghamton University Athletics — Nov 21, 2025
- How a new program aims to increase ranks of mental health providers – Wellness Sync — Oct 20, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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