Adult Mental Health Services

(718) 240-5661

Welcome to the Adult Mental Health Services at Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center.

The Adult Outpatient Mental Health Clinic is staffed by Board-Certified physicians and a highly skilled and trained team of nurses and support staff.

We offer a full range of clinical services to the community including but not limited to:

• Comprehensive psychiatric evaluation
• Crisis intervention
• Individual psychotherapy
• Family therapy
• Group psychotherapy
• Pharmacotherapy
• Short-term cognitive behavioral therapy
• Bereavement counseling
• Psychological testing.

Inpatient Care

Director – Farokh Tarapore, M.D. – 718-240-5678
Coordinator – Patricia Cruz, RN – 718-240-5682

We have 52 Adult Beds that provides both safety and state-of-the-art acute care for those in need of an inpatient treatment setting.

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)

Director – Madhu Malhotra, M.D. – 718-240-5661
Coordinator – Lennox DeBarros – 718-240-6444

Available to individuals (adults) who are in need of intensive community based psychiatric treatment and rehabilitation.

Continuing Day Treatment Program

Director – Madhu Malhotra, M.D. – 718-240-5661

A program for those individuals who may require a more intensive outpatient treatment setting so as to facilitate an enhanced quality of life during the hours away from the program. Program services are available five days a week and assists individuals in maintaining themselves in the community. We offer a wide variety of groups which will assist the consumer in their rehabilitation and recovery.

CPEP – Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program

Director – Rajendra Daniel, M.D. – 718-240-6333
Coordinator – Michele Rosello, LCSW-R. - 718-240-5459

Emergency Room: Provides 24 hour psychiatric treatment for patient evaluation and stabilization.

EOB – Extended Observation Beds: We have four Adult Extended Observation Beds to provide emergency treatment for up to 72 hours for patients presenting at our Psychiatric Emergency Department.

Homebound Elderly Program: Providing quality care during times of crisis. 718-240-6378.

Mobile Crisis: An available alternative when an individual’s illness precludes a visit to an office setting and urgent care is required. 718-240-7378.