What is CONNECT?
CONNECT is a behavioral health service for New York City residents that helps reduce wait times for behavior health, and connects you to behavioral health services more quickly and easily.
The program is run by NYC Sun River Health staff (see below), and was created with the NYC Health Department in collaboration with the Mayor’s Office of Community Mental Health.
CONNECT stands for Continuous Engagement between Community and Clinic Treatment.
Who is CONNECT for?
- 18+ years old
- Residents of NYC
- Individuals with diagnosis and/or experience of emotional health concerns and/or distress
- Walk-ins welcome
- Priority given to:
- Individuals recently released from jail or prison
- Individuals stepping down (transitioning) from mobile treatment services (ACT, FACT, SPACT, IMT)
- Individuals recently released from hospitals and waiting for enrollment for mobile treatment services
What services are provided in CONNECT?
- Clinical services including medication management, psychotherapy, and crisis intervention/outreach
- Open group treatment regardless of attendance record
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT for substance use or misuse
- Other non-clinical supports
Sun River Health The HUB
459 East 149th Street, 2nd floor
Bronx, NY 10455
(929) 446-6868
Sun River Health Inwood
1543-1545 Inwood Avenue
Bronx, NY 10452
(347) 494-8875
