GREATER BINGHAMTON HEALTH CENTER

GREATER BINGHAMTON HEALTH CENTER is a public school that is part of the NEW YORK STATE OFFICE MENTAL HEALTH (OMH) school district, located in BINGHAMTON, NY with about 15 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 11th Grade. With about 40 teachers, GREATER BINGHAMTON HEALTH CENTER has a student/teacher ratio of about 0:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The **GREATER BINGHAMTON HEALTH CENTER (GBHC)**, located at 425 Robinson Street in Binghamton, NY, is a specialized facility operated by the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH). Unlike a traditional primary or secondary school, the facility functions as a psychiatric center that provides inpatient and outpatient mental health services for adults, children, and adolescents. Its clinical mission focuses on rehabilitation, crisis stabilization, and psychiatric care for individuals with severe mental illness within the Southern Tier region of New York.

While it is primarily a healthcare facility, the center incorporates educational and vocational components as part of its therapeutic programming. For pediatric and adolescent patients receiving long-term inpatient care, the center collaborates with local educational authorities to ensure that patients continue to receive mandated schooling. This ensures that young individuals maintain their academic standing through structured learning environments that are integrated into their clinical treatment plans, emphasizing a holistic approach to patient recovery and development.

For more information, contact GREATER BINGHAMTON HEALTH CENTER at (607) 773-4544 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.