Sagamore cares for young people, ages 5 -7, throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties on Long Island. Our mission is to deliver the best clinical practices in a safe and therapeutic setting.
Treatment teams focus on personal care and discharge planning. Our primary goal is a successful return to the home, school and community. We provide services regardless of family’s financial resources or immigration status.
Contact
Phone: (631) 370-1700
Fax: (631) 370-1714
Intake/General Program Information: (631) 370-1657
Executive Director: (631) 370-1711
Clinical Director: (631) 370-1713
Director, Facility Administrative Services: (631) 370-1727
Director, Quality Improvement: (631) 370-1721
Director of Nursing: (631) 370-1894
Director, Community Services: (631) 370-1718
To report concerns about patient safety and quality of care – contact our Quality Management Department: (631) 370-1720.
E-Mail: Sagamore Children's Psychiatric Center
Address:
197 Half Hollow Road
Dix Hills, NY 11746
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Support Our Campus
Have items to donate during the holiday season?
We welcome donations of new items to help improve any child's experience here.
Interested in volunteering on our campus?
We welcome volunteers age 21 and over who want to help children reach their potential. Help encourage our children to build relationships and learn life skills.
For more information on volunteering time or donating items, please call (631) 370-1810.
Inpatient Treatment
Sagamore PC is an intermediate care facility for children and adolescents with serious emotional and psychiatric disturbances. We accept referrals from community hospitals. The length of stay varies according to individual needs.
Outpatient Treatment
Sagamore PC offers a variety of outpatient treatment and community-based programs.
Family Court Mental Health Services
At the request of a judge, Suffolk County Family Courts provide mental health screenings to children and adolescents involved with court-related matters.
A social worker will make treatment recommendations to the Court and to the family. They will assist with arranging services in conjunction with the Court and the Department of Probation.
Emergency Services
The Crisis/Respite Bed Program is a partnership between public and private agencies in Suffolk County.
Depending on the needs of the individual -- placement will be in the home of a licensed family, group home, or residential setting on Long Island.
The Sagamore Crisis Residence Program serves youth ages 10-17. It is located on the grounds of Sagamore.
Learn more about Sagamore's Crisis Respite Program.
Social Work Program
Sagamore has partnerships with the following schools for Master of Social Work field placements:
(Program available to second year students).
Field Supervisors are licensed social workers who have completed the Seminar in Field Instruction (SIFI) course. Students are placed in a variety of inpatient and outpatient treatment and clinical support programs.
For more information, please contact Sagamore's Director of Social Work at (631) 370-1785.
Psychology Externships
Sagamore offers student Externships in Psychology.
Qualifications:
Learn more about our Psychology Externships.
Psychology Internships
Sagamore's Psychology Doctoral Internship Training Program provides training in the delivery of clinical services to:
Our Program is an APPIC-member Program.
The Sagamore Children's Psychiatric Center Psychology Doctoral Internship Training Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the American Psychological Association.
Questions related to the program's accreditation status should be directed to the Commission on Accreditation:
Learn more about our Psychology Internships.
Review the Admissions, Support and Initial Placement Data
Recreation Therapy
Explore a structured, field-centered internship with a certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist.
During the internship, students:
Internship hours:
Minimum of 560 hours - 14 consecutive weeks; no less than 20 hours/week or more than 45 hours/week.
Internships are available for the Fall, Spring and Summer sessions.
For more information, contact Sagamore's Therapeutic Recreation Student Intern Supervisor (631) 370-1812 or Director of Therapeutic Recreation (631) 370-1810.
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