Jay and Jeanie Schottenstein Family Gift Funds Center for Behavioral Health at Mount Sinai Medical Center

The generous gift from the Jay and Jeanie Schottenstein family will expand access to behavioral health services for the South Florida community.

The Jay and Jeanie Schottenstein Center for Behavioral Health at Mount Sinai Medical Center is one of the largest and most comprehensive programs in South Florida, and one of the few remaining Baker Act facilities in Miami County- Dade.

More than 110 staff members, including doctors, nurses, therapists and counselors, use a multidisciplinary approach to treat a wide range of psychiatric illnesses and behavioral disorders, including major depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder and psychosis. The center offers inpatient programs for individuals who require short-term hospitalization and care for their psychiatric or substance use disorders, as well as those who require long-term stabilization in a secure environment. The center also provides a variety of outpatient services including a partial hospitalization program, an intensive outpatient program, individual, family and group psychotherapy and counseling services, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and more.

The newly renovated 81-bed facility treats a high percentage of crisis patients admitted through Mount Sinai’s three emergency rooms, many of whom are underfunded. In addition, the center serves as a resource and works closely with several Miami-Dade organizations serving homeless and needy populations, as well as community outpatient health centers to provide treatment to patients who would not otherwise have access to care. of mental health. .

“This transformative gift will help Mount Sinai expand our programming and access for all who seek care,” said Gino R. Santorio, president and CEO of Mount Sinai Medical Center. “The philanthropic leadership of Jay and Jeanie and their family (Joey and Lindsay, Jonathan and Nicole, and Jeffrey and Ariella) it is incredibly significant as it raises awareness of the cause and additional care resources for an underserved population.”

The Jay and Jeanie Schottenstein family continues their long-standing commitment and vision to help all those struggling with mental health issues and eliminate the stigma that comes with it. The substantial gift enables future growth of the program and expansion of Mount Sinai’s behavioral health services, allowing the medical center to better meet the needs of an underserved and vulnerable patient population, which often includes the homeless. The donation also funds an Endowed Chair in Behavioral Health.

“We are fortunate to be able to support those struggling with mental health issues…helping to create a safe space where people can receive exceptional care, without stigma,” said Jay Schottenstein. “One of the biggest reasons Jeanie and I are involved is because we believe these efforts will help eliminate stigma and improve access for everyone; help people achieve a lifetime of mental wellness.”

Jay and Jeanie’s Jewish faith underpins their philanthropy. “Being charitable is a very important part of our lifestyle and how we behave,” says Jeanie. “Helping others and being part of a larger community are values ​​that impact and guide us.”

In addition to Mount Sinai Medical Center, Jay and Jeanie are active philanthropists and longtime contributors to many local, national, and international organizations. These organizations include Ohio State University, American Red Cross, JDRF, Komen Race for the Cure, United Way, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Mid-Ohio Food Bank, UNCF, and the Columbus Museum of Art, where Jeanie has been part of the board of directors. for 24 years, just to name a few.

Jay Schottenstein is president of American Signature Inc./Value City Furniture; Schottenstein Real Estate Group; Executive Chairman and CEO of American Eagle Outfitters; Executive Chairman of Designer Brands (DSW); SB360 Capital Partners, Schottenstein Stores Corp. and many others.