NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Morrisania

About NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Morrisania

Gotham Health, Morrisania is an NYC Health + Hospitals diagnostic and treatment center in the South Bronx offering integrated behavioral health alongside comprehensive primary care.

The center serves adults, children and families with individual, group and family psychotherapy, plus medication management, all coordinated with routine medical, pediatric and women’s health services.

As part of the nation’s largest municipal health care system, Morrisania delivers affordable, neighborhood based care that meets your whole family where you are.

Medication and Family Psychotherapy

Behavioral Health at Morrisania is available by appointment and designed for individuals, families and communities.

Services include individual psychotherapy, group psychotherapy, family psychotherapy and medication therapy, all delivered within a connected primary care setting.

Because mental health support sits alongside adult medicine, pediatrics and women’s health, treatment can address emotional wellness and physical health together.

This coordinated approach helps uncover and manage underlying concerns while keeping your care under one trusted roof.

Chronic Disease Management and Family Planning

Beyond behavioral health, Morrisania offers primary care, chronic disease management, family planning, radiology and an onsite WIC program supporting pregnant and breastfeeding parents, infants and children.

Recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader and an NCQA Patient Centered Medical Home, the center connects patients to the broader NYC Health + Hospitals network of specialists and services.

Access and Next Steps

Located at 1225 Gerard Avenue in the South Bronx, Morrisania provides in person outpatient care with evening and Saturday hours for added convenience.

The center accepts most insurance plans and offers discounted fees for those without coverage, along with prescription savings.

Reach out to schedule an appointment and take the next step toward whole person care.

Edited by: Amy Greene

Addiction Treatment Programs

Dual Diagnosis
People with a dual diagnosis may be using substances to self-medicate. A high-quality rehab in New York can address both issues and help you reach recovery. Along with traditional evidence-based substance use treatment, clients may receive mental health counseling, medication, peer support, and other tools to help them manage their mental health.
Young Adult Rehab
When people join a young adult rehab in New York, they learn key life skills while receiving treatment. Along with traditional evidence-based treatment, clients may receive educational support, employment training, and help securing housing.
Adult Program
Adult programs in New York address a wide range of substance use issues while also helping clients with concerns such as raising children or building a career. Along with traditional evidence-based treatment, clients may receive employment support, parenting classes, and help securing housing.
Senior Rehab
For those who are older, a senior rehab in New York can give you the understanding and safety you need to break free from addiction. Along with traditional evidence-based treatment, clients may receive peer support, pain management education, and referrals to social services that can help with challenging aspects of daily life.
Military Rehab
Finding a military rehab in New York can make all the difference in helping you overcome substance use if you’re a veteran or service member. Along with traditional evidence-based treatment, clients may receive trauma-focused care, peer support, help with PTSD, and classes in overcoming other specific challenges.
Men's Rehab
A men’s rehab in New York addresses the unique needs men have and allows them to build relationships in a gender-specific environment. Along with traditional evidence-based treatment, clients may receive education on topics relevant to men, such as fatherhood, healthy relationships, emotional vulnerability, and more.
Women's Rehab
Those who join a women’s rehab program in New York are given training in key life skills to help them address their unique challenges. Along with traditional evidence-based treatment, clients may receive help with childcare, classes in parenting, and advice about being a working mother and building healthy relationships.
Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
Gotham Health, Morrisania offers medication for opioid use disorder, including buprenorphine and naltrexone, paired with counseling and support as part of NYC Health + Hospitals’ system-wide opioid treatment services.
Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
The Morrisania clinic provides outpatient care for alcohol use disorder, offering counseling and support services designed to help Bronx residents manage substance use within a primary care setting.
Co-Occurring Disorders Program
Integrated behavioral health services at this Bronx location address mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia alongside substance use treatment needs.
Behavioral Health Services
Gotham Health, Morrisania offers behavioral health services encompassing mental health and substance use care, giving Bronx patients access to integrated psychiatric and counseling support in one location.

Insurance Coverage

Medicaid
Paying for rehab in New York can be done in multiple ways, including using Medicaid if you qualify. Medicaid covers multiple levels of care, and you may have no out-of-pocket costs. However, you’ll need to choose a treatment center that accepts Medicaid.
Private insurance
There are many ways to pay for rehab in New York. One option is private insurance. Your insurance plan can pay for some or all of the costs of rehab, especially if you choose a center that’s in the plan’s network. Be sure to check with the insurer to get full details.
Self-pay options
There are many ways to pay for rehab in New York, including self-pay. When you pay yourself, you have maximum flexibility to choose the center you most prefer. You can write a check, get a medical loan from a bank or credit union, or send money electronically. The fee structure may vary depending on the level of care.
Financing available
If you’re struggling to pay for rehab treatment in New York, consider asking if financing options are available. Financing detox, inpatient treatment, outpatient care, and more allows you to break free from substance use more affordably. Consider asking about scholarships, payment plans, grants, or medical loans.
Medicare
In New York, using Medicare to pay for rehab can allow you to get the care you need. Plans vary, so be sure to get all the details before you start treatment. You may have out-of-pocket costs such as deductibles and copays.
Military insurance
If you have military insurance in New York, you can use your coverage to help pay for rehab treatment. Contact your insurer to get details about coverage and out-of-pocket costs, such as deductibles and copayments.
Financial aid
Those wondering how to pay for rehab in New York may benefit from looking for financial aid programs. You may be able to find aid through community groups in your area, and individual treatment centers may offer grants and scholarships as well.
Sliding scale payment assistance
Finding a rehab in New York with a sliding scale payment plan can help make treatment more affordable. You qualify for a lower fee for detox, inpatient treatment, or outpatient care based on your income and family size.
Child Health Plus
Essential Plan
Qualified Health Plans
HMO Plans
PPO Plans

Levels of Care

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Outpatient Rehab
NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Morrisania delivers outpatient substance use treatment for alcohol and opioid use disorder, combining medication, counseling, and support within a Bronx community health center setting.

Therapies

Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Cognitive behavioral therapy in New York involves being aware of how your thoughts are connected to your feelings and behavior. CBT is a common part of evidence-based treatment programs and may be a part of inpatient treatment, outpatient care, or both. CBT can be empowering as you learn to manage your thoughts and emotions rather than being overwhelmed by them.
Family Therapy
Many people have challenging family backgrounds, and addiction can create unhealthy dynamics as well. Family therapy in New York allows you to address these concerns. Some of the topics covered in family therapy include improving communication, developing healthy coping skills, avoiding codependency and enablement, and learning to support each other in healthy ways that foster recovery from addiction.
Group Therapy
Counseling and support services form part of the substance use treatment offered at this Bronx clinic, helping patients build recovery skills within a structured outpatient behavioral health setting.
Individual Therapy
Gotham Health, Morrisania integrates counseling into its outpatient substance use treatment, supporting patients working through alcohol and opioid use disorder alongside co-occurring mental health concerns.
Trauma Therapy
Trauma is an emotional response to a terrible event, and some people use substances to numb those emotions. Trauma-informed therapy in New York can help you address what happened and consciously create a healthier response. Trauma-informed therapy sessions generally last 60 to 90 minutes and may include discussing a specific event, talking about emotional triggers, and learning emotional regulation and cognitive restructuring skills.
Psychiatric Care
The Morrisania location provides psychiatric evaluation and treatment as part of its behavioral health services, addressing conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and PTSD.