Psychiatry / Mental Health - SBH Health System
Psychiatry and Behavioral Health • Bronx, NY • Since 1867
About
SBH Health System in the Bronx is a nonprofit hospital system serving the Bronx with inpatient, outpatient, emergency, mental health, and dental services. With a history spanning nearly 160 years (founded 1867), it emphasizes community-based, patient-friendly care across the borough. The network offers a range of behavioral health and mental health services via its facilities and affiliated programs, supported by leadership including Leilani Rivera (Director of Patient Relations) and Nichola Watkins (Director of Nursing Education and Professional Practice). Key departments relevant to psychiatry and mental health include behavioral pediatrics, mental health outreach, and general psychiatric/mental health services integrated with emergency and ambulatory care. The system is headquartered in the Bronx, employs around 919 staff, and operates a broad care network within the Bronx community.
Clinic Type
Psychiatry and Behavioral Health
Address
SBH Behavioral Health, 4422 Third Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457 SBH Behavioral Health, 260 East 188th Street, Bronx, NY 10453
Phone
(718) 960-6159 (Main) / (718) 960-3165 (Behavioral Health) / (718) 960-9000 (Appointments)
chughes@sbhny.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Emergency Care
Yes (emergency department crisis intervention and psychiatric evaluation)
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What services are offered by SBH Department of Psychiatry?
Emergency Department crisis intervention and psychiatric evaluation; inpatient psychiatric units; integrated behavioral health programs; outpatient clinics; open-air medical psychiatric unit; comprehensive psychiatric evaluations; crisis intervention; individual, group, & family therapy; medication management; ongoing mental health monitoring and support; connection to community resources.
How many inpatient beds are available for adult psychiatric care?
Two adult inpatient units offering 49 beds in total.
What is included in the inpatient care team?
Psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, physician assistants, social workers, activity therapists, and nurses who provide round-the-clock support.
What is the centralized intake program?
A streamlined entry point for all referrals to connect individuals to mental health programs.
What unique facility or program is highlighted for crisis care?
Bronx’s Only Open-Air Medical Psychiatric Unit with a dedicated psychiatric patient care suite in the ED.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: negative
- Birdeye: 2.2/5 stars (324 reviews)
- Rehab.com: 2.24/5 stars (783 reviews)
- Facebook: 68% recommend (48 reviews)
Patients praise
- Occasional praise for specific nursing or medical staff kindness
- Instances of positive customer support service
Common complaints
- Poor communication between staff and patients
- Long wait times in the emergency room and for services
- Perceived staff unprofessionalism or lack of empathy
- General dissatisfaction with facility cleanliness and organization
- Concerns regarding quality of care and follow-up treatment
"They were very disorganized, felt like they didnt know what they were doing at all, i always had to ask to push them to do something."
— Rehab.com"Staff doesn't respond quickly when patients need help. Nurses often fail to communicate. Doctors often fail to communicate with patients."
— Hospitalstats.orgSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- SBH Files $132M Bronx ER Expansion and Psychiatric Plan — May 4, 2026
- Youth Suicide Prevention Program Now Available at NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi in the Bronx - NYC Health + Hospitals — Jul 15, 2025
- Montefiore Einstein Addresses Youth Mental Health Crisis with Unveiling of Inpatient Center for Children and Adolescents | Montefiore Einstein — Nov 24, 2025
- NYC Health + Hospitals Launches $32.2 Million Initiative To Support Psychiatric Patients After Discharge | The Bronx Daily | Bronx.com — Dec 9, 2025
- Montefiore Einstein Hospital holds ribbon-cutting ceremony for new pediatric mental health center – Bronx Times — Dec 10, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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