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Psychiatry • Jamaica, NY • Since 1891
About
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center is a private, nonprofit teaching hospital and Level I emergency facility in Jamaica, Queens, NY. It operates as part of the MediSys Health Network and serves as a clinical campus for NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine, offering medical and trauma care across multiple departments (emergency, pediatrics, OB/GYN, rehabilitation, etc.). The hospital provides mental health and psychological services through its care management and psychology programs, with leadership including directors for nursing, clinical psychology training, and behavioral health services. Key contact: publicaffairs@medisyshealth.org; main phone: 718-206-6000. Located at 8900 Van Wyck Expressway, Jamaica, NY 11418.
Clinic Type
Psychiatry
Address
90-09 Van Wyck Expressway, Jamaica, Queens, NY
Phone
6-6160 or 718-206-7135 (Administrative Offices)
tkunjram@jhmc.org
Opening Hours
Outpatient mental health services: Monday–Friday 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; Saturday 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Emergency Care
Yes (psychiatric emergency program, CPEP)
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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FAQs
What are the hours for outpatient mental health services?
Outpatient mental health services are available six days a week, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
How can I contact Jamaica Hospital for information or to make an appointment?
For additional information or to make an appointment, please call 718-206-5575.
Where is Jamaica Hospital’s Mental Health Clinic located?
Jamaica Hospital’s Mental Health Clinic is located at 90-09 Van Wyck Expressway in Jamaica, Queens, NY.
What mental health services does Jamaica Hospital offer?
Outpatient group, individual, family, and couples therapy, plus medication management and specialty services for children, adolescents, and adults; inpatient mental health services in two 28-bed adult units; mobile crisis teams as part of CPEP.
How can I reach the psychiatric emergency and mobile crisis teams?
For psychiatric emergency call numbers: 718-206-7099 (Psychiatric ER); mobile crisis intervention numbers: 718-206-8437 or 718-206-8438.
How can I contact the Psychiatry department for referrals or information?
For additional information about Jamaica Hospital’s psychiatry services or to make a referral, please call Administrative Offices at 718-206-7135.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: negative
- Rehab.com: 3.24 out of 5 stars (2004 reviews)
Patients praise
- comprehensive range of services including emergency, inpatient, and outpatient care
- availability of specialty programs like the Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP) and mobile crisis teams
- isolated reports of positive interactions with specific clinical teams in other hospital departments
Common complaints
- reports of dismissive, rude, or unprofessional staff demeanor
- complaints regarding long wait times in the emergency department and for appointments
- concerns regarding patient safety, supervision, and facility environment within inpatient units
- negative experiences with administrative processes and discharge communication
"The staff is accusatory and combative... Mental illness is suppose to be their specialty but they treat it like a joke here."
— LocalityBiz (user review)"It’s ridiculous that people have to sit there for hours, IN PAIN and can’t see a doctor for hours."
— HospitalStats (user review)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens Celebrates Successful 2025 Lead Summer Program for Youth - NYC Health + Hospitals — Aug 14, 2025
- NYC Health + Hospitals Launches $32.2 Million Initiative To Support Patients With Complex Behavioral Health Needs – The Indian EYE — Dec 18, 2025
- Bronx Local News: NYC Health + Hospitals Unveils $32.2 M Post-Discharge Behavioral Health Program to Support Former Psychiatric Patients Across Queens, Brooklyn & Manhattan — Dec 10, 2025
- New York Foundling celebrates opening of Queens Day Habilitation program site in Jamaica – QNS — Jun 29, 2026
- Jamaica Hospital Named to Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces in Health Care 2025 - Health BeatHealth Beat — Nov 7, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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