Amae Health Expands Its Integrated Mental Health Care Model to New York City

In a significant move aimed at improving mental health care, Amae Health, an innovator in outpatient care for severe mental illness (SMI), has officially established its presence in New York City. This expansion marks a crucial development for individuals grappling with complex mental health challenges such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and severe mood disorders. Amae Health provides an integrated care model that combines psychiatric services, therapy, primary healthcare, and social work, all under one roof, fostering a holistic approach to mental health treatment.

Amae Health's launch in New York City is supported by a strategic partnership with NewYork-Presbyterian, one of the premier academic healthcare systems in the United States. This collaboration aims to enhance outpatient care for patients with behavioral health issues and ensure that treatment planning begins while patients are still hospitalized, facilitating a smooth transition into outpatient care. By adopting this proactive strategy, Amae Health helps connect individuals with SMI to high-quality, evidence-based care right from the start of their recovery journey, minimizing the chances of readmission and promoting long-term stability.

Stas Sokolin, CEO of Amae Health, expressed his enthusiasm for this expansion, stating, "At Amae Health, we are committed to transforming the treatment of SMI by delivering comprehensive, compassionate, and outcomes-driven whole-person care. We are thrilled to collaborate with NewYork-Presbyterian to enhance mental health care. Together, we can increase access to mental, physical, and social health resources for individuals with SMI and help them lead stable, fulfilling lives."

The first Amae Health location in New York is situated at 207 East 94th Street on the Upper East Side. The facility is staffed by a dedicated integrated care team comprising psychiatrists, primary care practitioners, therapists, dietitians, and community health workers working collaboratively to address both behavioral and physical health needs. This unique model empowers patients not only to receive care but also to achieve pivotal personal goals, including finding employment and building meaningful relationships.

Dr. Philip J. Wilner, the Senior Vice President for Behavioral Health and Chief Operating Officer of NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester Behavioral Health, highlighted the importance of this partnership by stating, “We are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate behavioral health care to our patients with SMI, and pleased to work with Amae Health to help our patients make a seamless transition into comprehensive outpatient care.”

With this new treatment facility, Amae Health seeks to provide a fresh, innovative care option tailored for the 15.4 million Americans living with SMI. Research indicates that around 23% of patients with SMI find themselves readmitted to hospitals within 30 days of discharge. In stark contrast, Amae's 30-day readmission rate stands at less than 4%. This remarkable data underscores the effectiveness of an integrated approach designed to help patients reclaim their lives and futures.

As Amae Health prepares to launch additional program locations in major cities in the near future, it continues to advance its mission of transforming care for those affected by SMI. Through strategic partnerships and a commitment to comprehensive, holistic care, Amae is positioned to make a lasting impact on mental health services across the nation. For those interested in learning more about Amae Health, detailed information can be found on their official website at www.amaehealth.com.

About Amae Health
Amae Health is dedicated to helping the 15.4 million Americans who face severe mental illness (SMI) to lead stable, fulfilling lives and to break the cycle of frequent hospitalizations. Collaborating with top research hospital systems, Amae has created a cutting-edge outpatient care model that merges compassionate, in-person psychiatric care with comprehensive support services. Their integrated care teams – which include psychiatrists, therapists, primary care physicians, health coaches, and peer support specialists – focus on treating the whole person, addressing the interconnected physical, mental, and social needs simultaneously. By emphasizing comprehensive wellness, Amae enables its members not just to survive, but to truly thrive.