South Oaks Hospital

South Oaks Hospital is a comprehensive psychiatric and behavioral health facility located in Amityville, New York, operating as part of Northwell Health — one of the largest and most respected healthcare systems in the United States. Northwell Health serves over two million people across the New York metropolitan area through more than 20 hospitals and 890+ outpatient facilities, and South Oaks Hospital represents the system's specialized commitment to mental health and addiction treatment excellence.

Accredited by the Joint Commission, South Oaks Hospital maintains the highest national standards for behavioral health treatment quality, patient safety, and clinical outcomes. This accreditation reflects a rigorous ongoing evaluation process that encompasses every aspect of the hospital's operations, from clinical protocols and staff qualifications to patient rights and facility safety.

The hospital's child and adolescent program provides comprehensive psychiatric care for young people ages 5 through 17 across multiple levels of intensity. Their Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) serves adolescents ages 13-17 struggling with anxiety, depression, anger management difficulties, mood instability, self-harm behaviors, and suicidal ideation. The PHP operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, providing structured therapeutic programming that allows participants to return home each evening while receiving intensive clinical support during the day.

Central to the adolescent PHP is an evidence-based framework called C.A.R.E. — Connectedness, Awareness, Respect, and Empathy — which guides all therapeutic interactions and skill-building activities. This model helps young people develop the emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills necessary to improve functioning across daily activities, school performance, and family relationships. The multidisciplinary treatment team includes child psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, licensed counselors, and clinical social workers who collaborate to create individualized treatment plans for each participant.

Therapeutic modalities within the adolescent program include Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), individual counseling sessions, structured group therapy, art therapy, and comprehensive assessments for medication-assisted treatment when clinically indicated. The breadth of therapeutic approaches ensures that each young person receives care tailored to their specific clinical presentation rather than a one-size-fits-all treatment model.

For children and adolescents ages 5-17 requiring the most intensive level of care, South Oaks Hospital provides inpatient psychiatric services. The inpatient program addresses severe behavioral and emotional illness through comprehensive psychiatric assessments, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, educational assistance to maintain academic progress during treatment, family therapy sessions, and trauma-informed care approaches. Additional services include outpatient aftercare, career and educational counseling for older adolescents, and mental health consultation services delivered directly to students' school districts — extending the hospital's therapeutic reach into the educational environments where young people spend much of their time.

The adult inpatient psychiatry program serves individuals 18 and older experiencing acute symptoms of psychiatric disorders that require 24-hour clinical supervision. Treatment combines psychotherapeutic and pharmacological interventions, including around-the-clock nursing care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), group psychotherapy, individual counseling, and thorough medical evaluations. The adult program addresses a wide spectrum of conditions including major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder, severe anxiety disorders, and acute psychiatric crises.

South Oaks Hospital also operates a dedicated inpatient substance use disorder program providing medically supervised detoxification and rehabilitation services for individuals struggling with chemical dependencies including alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines, and other substances. The detox program is followed by structured rehabilitation services that utilize motivational interviewing, group counseling, individual therapy, and other evidence-based practices to establish the foundation for sustained recovery. An outpatient clinic provides continuing care following inpatient treatment, ensuring a seamless continuum of support as patients transition back to community living.

The hospital's location in Amityville, Long Island, provides a therapeutic setting that balances accessibility with a calming residential atmosphere. South Oaks serves patients from across Long Island, the five boroughs of New York City, and the broader tri-state area, drawing on Northwell Health's extensive network of referral relationships and clinical resources to ensure patients receive coordinated, comprehensive care before, during, and after their stay.