Mental Health Resources in NYC
Mental Health • Manhattan, NY
Clinic Type
Mental Health
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Phone
(718) 583-9000
wcchr-continuingcare@med.cornell.edu
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Emergency Care
24/7 crisis counseling hotline via 988 (call or text) with multilingual support; chat at 988lifeline.org
Services Offered
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Team
Insurance & Payment
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FAQs
This guide, compiled by Barbara Eisold and Jacob Cohen and updated by the WCCHR Continuing Care Team, is intended to help find free or low-cost mental health services for asylum seekers and other vulnerable persons in the New York City area. Please email any additions or edits to wcchr-continuingcare@med.cornell.edu.
[Introductory note; email provided for submissions: wcchr-continuingcare@med.cornell.edu]
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- TrustReviewers.com (Downtown Manhattan Psychiatric Group): 2.4/5 (94)
- BirdEye (Karen Horney Clinic): 2.7/5 (33)
- Zocdoc (Tatyana Oquendo Borrero): 4.94/5 (16)
- Zocdoc (Dr. Ermal Bojdani): 4.71/5 (91)
Patients praise
- High satisfaction with individual, supportive, and knowledgeable therapists/psychiatrists when continuity is achieved
- Appreciation for professional, kind, and responsive administrative communication when it occurs
- Positive outcomes reported for specialized treatments like TMS and Spravato
- Convenience of telehealth options
Common complaints
- Long wait times and extensive waitlists for new patients
- Difficulty navigating insurance and finding providers who accept it ("ghost networks")
- Administrative issues, including appointment cancellations without notice, poor communication, and difficulty reaching staff by phone
- Limited continuity of care and rotating providers in some practices
- Concerns regarding professionalism, bedside manner, and perceived lack of attention from certain providers
"Called 3x to ask a doctor for help w/a refill before I stopped in, each time was placed on hold by an automated system for one hour. Totaled 3 hours. ... This establishment is run as a chop shop."
— TrustReviewers.com review for Downtown Manhattan Psychiatric Group"I did not receive any communication from him or anyone on staff, but I got an email through Zocdoc saying my appointment was canceled at my request. I never made that request."
— NYCTalking perspective on Rothschild Mental Health Counseling"I can't recommend Rittenhouse Psych and Richard D'Amato, CRNP enough. I've been seeing him for over a year now. He is wonderful - so kind and knowledgeable."
— Rittenhouse Psychiatric Associates testimonialSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- NYC's state-of-the-art Mount Sinai Behavioral Health Center offers "more human" care, client says - CBS New York — Oct 1, 2025
- Northwell brings mental health services to Harlem | Northwell Health — Sep 15, 2025
- Our Clinical Services: Health, Hope, and Healing - OnPoint NYC — Sep 3, 2025
- Enhanced (HARP) Plan - MetroPlusHealth — Dec 13, 2025
- NYC Drug Overdose Statistics 2024 | Oasis Center — Jan 15, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More mental health clinics in Manhattan
NY Mental Health Center is a private telehealth mental health practice based in Syosset, NY (founded in 2024) that offers therapy and psychiatric services, including CBT, DBT, and mindfulness, to clients across New York. The center emphasizes accessible, insurance-accepting teletherapy with a vetted team of psychologists and psychiatrists and robust administrative support for seamless scheduling and care coordination. While the available information notes headquarters in Syosset and focuses on telehealth for New York, there is no specific detail indicating a Manhattan/Manhattan-focused office or services. If you’re seeking Manhattan-specific availability, contact them directly to confirm clinician locations, telehealth coverage for NYC residents, and any in-person options. Key points: - Telehealth-focused mental health care (therapy + psychiatry) - Licensed psychologists and psychiatrists with rigorous screening - Insurance accepted to reduce cost barriers - Based in Syosset, NY; serves New York state - 27 employees; growing practice (YoY growth reported)
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