Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Partner in New York
Founded in 1962, Metropolitan (MCMH) has served New York City as a non-profit outpatient behavioral health organization. Our mission prioritizes accessible, culturally competent care for all, regardless of financial or cultural barriers. Licensed by the New York State Office of Mental Health and Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services, we offer evidence-based treatments including individual and family therapy, substance abuse programs, and psychological testing.Our team of psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers provides sliding-scale fees based on income, ensuring affordability. With over six decades of community engagement, we deliver bilingual services, school consultations, and specialized programs like FAIR (Families and Individuals in Recovery). Committed to non-discrimination, we serve diverse populations across three Manhattan locations, adhering to strict health and safety standards.
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Play Therapy
Parent Counseling
Couples Communication
Family Counseling
Group Psychotherapy
Psychological Testing
Medication Therapy
Hispanic Family Service
FAIR Substance Abuse Program
Details
- Year established: 1962
Highlights and features
- We have over 60 years of experience serving New York City communities.
- Our team includes licensed psychiatrists, psychologists, and bilingual mental health professionals.
- We offer sliding-scale fees based on income and family size.
- We provide culturally competent care tailored to diverse populations.
- Our evidence-based programs address both mental health and substance abuse needs.
Associations and certifications
- New York State Office of Mental Health
- New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services
What people say
Culturally sensitive care
Affordable sliding-scale fees
Bilingual Spanish services
Experienced professional staff
Effective addiction programs
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
One-on-one mental health treatment helps clients address emotional difficulties through personalized therapeutic relationships. Our licensed professionals use evidence-based approaches to treat anxiety, depression, trauma, and other psychological conditions. Services are available in multiple languages with flexible scheduling options.
FAIR Substance Abuse Program
FAIR provides comprehensive substance abuse treatment for individuals seeking sobriety and recovery support. The program addresses co-occurring mental health disorders, offers family counseling, and includes relapse prevention strategies. Services are available in English and Spanish with both daytime and evening appointment options.
Hispanic Family Service
This specialized program delivers culturally competent mental health care to Spanish-speaking individuals and families. Bilingual professionals address social, developmental, and emotional challenges while incorporating cultural values into treatment plans. Services include child therapy, family counseling, and community outreach programs.
Psychological Testing
Comprehensive psychological evaluations for children and adults help diagnose cognitive, emotional, and behavioral conditions. Our assessments inform treatment planning and include academic testing, personality assessments, and diagnostic evaluations for conditions like ADHD and learning disabilities.
Family Counseling
Structured therapy sessions help family units address relationship challenges, communication issues, and behavioral concerns. Our approach accommodates diverse family structures and addresses intergenerational dynamics, parenting challenges, and crisis situations with culturally sensitive interventions.
People
Robert Basile
Executive Director
Dr. Robert Basile leads MCMH with over 25 years of clinical and administrative experience in behavioral health. He oversees strategic operations while maintaining commitment to community mental health access and quality care standards.
Alba Ardila
Director of Clinical Services
As Director of Clinical Services, Alba Ardila manages therapeutic programming and staff supervision. A licensed clinical social worker, she specializes in trauma-informed care and community-based mental health service delivery.
Jonathan Lauter
Medical Director
Dr. Jonathan Lauter supervises psychiatric services and medication management at MCMH. His expertise includes psychopharmacology and integrated treatment approaches for complex mental health conditions across diverse patient populations.
Adria Rodriguez
Director of FAIR Program
Adria Rodriguez leads MCMH's substance abuse treatment initiatives with specialized training in addiction recovery. She develops program protocols and provides direct clinical supervision for the FAIR program's bilingual treatment services.
Yael Moskowitz
Compliance Officer
Dr. Yael Moskowitz ensures MCMH maintains regulatory compliance and ethical standards. With clinical psychology expertise, she oversees quality assurance programs and implements organizational policies aligned with state licensing requirements.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide individual therapy, family counseling, psychological testing, medication management, and specialized programs for substance abuse and child development issues.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we accept Medicaid, Medicare, and most major commercial insurance plans including managed care and Medicare Advantage programs.
Are services available in Spanish?
Yes, our Hispanic Family Service offers bilingual mental health care with Spanish-speaking professionals across all treatment modalities.
What are your clinic hours?
Mental health services are available Monday-Friday 9am-10pm and Saturdays 9am-7pm. Substance abuse programs have varying weekday hours.
How are fees determined?
Initial evaluations cost $50 each. Ongoing therapy uses a sliding scale based on income verification, family size, and federal poverty guidelines.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Call (646) 992-3357, Press 1 for mental health services or Press 5 for substance abuse programs to speak with our intake department.
