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Conte Center for Suicide Prevention
Columbia University/The New York State Psychiatric Institute
1051 Riverside Drive
New York, NY 10032
Phone: 646-774-7561
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The New York State Psychiatric Institute
By Subway
Take the A (express), C or 1 (local) to 168th Street in Manhattan. Head west along 168th Street away from Broadway. After crossing Fort Washington Avenue, the road will bend to the right and become Haven Avenue. Shortly after the bend, enter the NYSPI-Kolb Research Building and sign in at the security desk. Upon entering the atrium, look for the indoor sky bridge in the back which leads to the new PI building. After crossing the bridge, take the elevators to the 2nd floor and follow the hall toward the right.
By Car or Taxi
The best address to use is 1051 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10032. Once you arrive at 1051 Riverside Drive, sign in with security then take the elevators to the 2nd floor follow the hall toward the right.
Parking
There is limited parking along Riverside Drive and surrounding streets. There is a parking lot on Fort Washington Ave. just south of 165th Street and a garage on the north-side of Broadway between 176th and 177th streets.
Driving Directions from Specific Locations

From the Cross Bronx Expressway
Stay in the right-hand lane as you approach the George Washington Bridge. Take Exit 1, the “Last Exit in New York.” On the Exit ramp follow the signs to 9A/Riverside Drive/Henry Hudson Parkway. Stay left to exit onto Riverside Drive (don’t get on the Henry Hudson Parkway). At the light turn right. NYSPI is the first building on your right.
From New Jersey/George Washington Bridge
Take the George Washington Bridge upper deck and follow the exit signs to Riverside Drive (going south). Turn right at the traffic light and proceed south on Riverside Drive. The Institute is on your right.
From Downtown Manhattan or Brooklyn:
Take the West Side Highway uptown. Drive past the George Washington Bridge turnoff and exit to the right onto Riverside Drive (Exit 15). Proceed south on Riverside Drive. The Institute is on your right.