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Greene County Mental Health Center (GCMHC)

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Greene County Mental Health Center (GCMHC)
905 County Office Bldg., Cairo, NY 12413

Phone: (518) 622-9163 Fax: (518) 622-8592
Facebook:
Greene County Mental Health
Website: http://greenegovernment.com/departments/mentalhealth

Services Provided: Individual and group therapy for the residents of Greene County. In addition, we offer psychiatric evaluations and medication management. Children and family services provided at satellite locations throughout Greene County as well.

GCMHC Single Point of Access (SPOA)-Children
Contact: Heather Buffa, Children’s Single Point of Access (SPOA) Coordinator

Phone: (518) 622-9163 ext. 7150; Fax: (518) 622-8592;
Email: hbuffa@discovergreene.com

Services provided: Facilitate a Level of Care meeting with the SPOA Team, which is made up of case management representatives and family support agencies, family members and the identified youth, if age appropriate. Determine if case management is appropriate and what level of care would be helpful.
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm.
Target population(s): Youth with a mental health diagnosis (also having behavioral problems) which is interfering with their success at home, at school or in the community.
Eligibility criteria: Mental health diagnosis.
How to apply for services: Contact SPOA Coordinator for an application.

GCMHC Single Point of Access (SPOA)-Adults
Contact: Jessica Dillon, Adult Single Point of Access (SPOA) Coordinator

Phone: (518) 622-9163 ext. 7119; Fax: (518) 622-8592;
Email: mailto:jdillon@discovergreene.com

Services provided: The Adult SPOA Program helps connect specially identified applicants to the most appropriate residences and services. The goal is to remove barriers to successful community living for adults with serious mental illness.
Hours: Monday — Friday, 9 am — 5pm.
Target population(s): Adults with serious mental illness who need assistance accessing residential and community services.
Eligibility criteria: Adults with a serious mental illness.
How to apply for services: Contact SPOA Coordinator for an application.

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Columbia County Department of Human Services (CCDHS)

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Columbia County Department of Human Services (CCDHS)
325 Columbia Street, Suite 300, Hudson, NY 12534

Phone: (518) 828-9446 Fax: (518) 828-8098
Website:
www.columbiacountymhc.com/
Facebook:
Columbia County Mental Health Center

Objectives: To develop and maintain a coordinated integrated continuum of services which permits all individuals to reach their personal potential and live their lives with dignity and independence.
Services provided: See below.

Mental Health Clinic (with satellite locations throughout the county)
Phone: (518) 828-9446 Fax: (518) 822-8096

Services provided: Individual and group therapy for the residents of Columbia County. In addition, we offer psychiatric evaluations and medication management. Children and family services provided at satellite locations throughout Columbia County. Contact the Mental Health Clinic for additional satellite information.
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, and Friday: 8 am – 5 pm.; Wednesday and Thursday: 8:00 am – 7:00 pm; Crisis Line – 24 hours: (518) 828-9446.
Target population: Ages 5 and up.
Eligibility criteria: Must be a resident of Columbia County.
How to apply for services: Call 828-9446 and ask to schedule an intake assessment.

Mental Health Center Care Coordination Services
Contact: John Lyons, Child and Adult Care Coordination Services Director
Phone: (518) 828-9446 ext. 2246; Fax: (518) 828-9450;
Email: jlyons@columbiacountyny.com

Services provided: Comprehensive Case Management, Care Coordination and Health Promotion, Comprehensive Transition Care, Patient and Family Support, Referrals to Community and Social Support Services.
Hours: Monday, Tuesday & Friday: 8 am – 5 pm.
Target population: Adults and children.
Eligibility criteria: Adults: serious mental health condition or HIV/AIDS or two chronic conditions including physical, mental health or substance use disorders. Children: mental health needs.
How to apply for services: Contact the Child and Adult Care Coordination Services Director

 

CCDHS Single Point of Access (SPOA)-Children
Contact: Susan Whittaker, Children’s Single Point of Access (SPOA) Coordinator
Phone: (518) 828-9446 ext. 1230; Fax: (518) 822-8096;
Email: susan.whittaker@columbiacountyny.com

Services provided: Facilitate a Level of Care meeting with the SPOA Team, which is made up of case management representatives and family support agencies, family members and the identified youth, if age appropriate. Determine if case management is appropriate and what level of care would be helpful.
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm.
Target population(s): Youth with a mental health diagnosis (also having behavioral problems) which is interfering with their success at home, at school or in the community.
Eligibility criteria: Mental health diagnosis.
How to apply for services: Contact SPOA Coordinator for an application.

CCDHS Single Point of Access (SPOA)-Adults
Contact: John Lyons, Adult Single Point of Access (SPOA) Coordinator
Phone: (518) 828-9446 ext. 2246; Fax: (518) 822-8096;
Email: john.lyons@columbiacountyny.com

Services provided: The Adult SPOA Program helps connect specially identified applicants to the most appropriate residences and services. The goal is to remove barriers to successful community living for adults with serious mental illness.
Hours: Monday — Friday, 9 am — 5pm.
Target population(s): Adults with serious mental illness who need assistance accessing residential and community services.
Eligibility criteria: Adults with a serious mental illness.
How to apply for services: Contact SPOA Coordinator for an application.

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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)-Greene County

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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)-Greene County
905 County Office Bldg., Cairo, NY 12413

Phone: (518) 622-8713, (518) 734-4383
Facebook:
NAMI Greene County
Contact:
Brenda Beach
Email: brenda.beach@ymail.com

Local Meetings: Call for updated meeting information.
Services provided: NAMI Greene County is a group of consumers, family members and friends dedicated to providing support for its members and others, establishing avenues of community outreach, developing a listing of referral services and assisting family members and consumers of mental health
Hours of operation: Check Facebook for local meetings and events
Target population: Individuals and families in Greene County affected by mental illness.
How to apply for services: Contact Brenda Beach for more information.

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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)-Columbia County

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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)-Columbia County
P.O. Box 269, Valatie, NY 12184

Phone: (518) 336-0246
Website:
www.namicolumbiacountyny.org
Contact: Pat Anders, President
Email: mailto:namiccny@gmail.com
Facebook: NAMI Columbia County, NY

Local Meetings: Chatham (1st Friday of the month, Chatham Chiropractic Office).
Services provided: Education and support for families and individuals affected by mental illness in Columbia County. Advocacy at the family, county, and state level for proper treatment of those with mental illness.
Hours of operation: Check website for local meetings and events
Target population: Individuals and families in Columbia County affected by mental illness.
How to apply for services: Contact President for more information.

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Mental Health Association of Columbia-Greene Counties

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Mental Health Association of Columbia-Greene Counties
713 Union St., Hudson, NY 12534 

Phone: (518) 828-4619   Fax: (518) 828-1196
Facebook: @MHAColGreene
Website
: www.mhacg.org

Services provided: Residential services, recovery services, clinical services, supported employment, supported education, day programs, peer support, case management, school based services, crime victim services, health home care coordination and mentoring.
Hours: Office: Monday—Friday, 9 am – 5 pm; specific programs have varied hours.
Target population: Adults with mental illness; homeless; children and families; crime victims.
Eligibility criteria: Based on program
How to apply for services: Based on program.

Apogee Center
160 Fairview Avenue, Suite 232. Hudson, NY 12534

Phone: (518) 697-0976
Website
: http://www.apogeecenter.org
Email: apogeecenter@mhacg.org
Facebook: @apogeecentercc

Services provided: Apogee Center in Hudson offers an array of mental health services and support to adults to ensure recovery for people living with mental illness, including peer-to-peer services and Wellness Recovery Action Plan services. Our services are confidential and free of charge.
Target population: We assist people from all walks of life, who may be experiencing the stigma of being mentally ill or struggling with mental health issues

Water Street Studio

126 Water St., Catskill, NY 12414

Phone: (518) 943-4651
Website:
www.waterstreetstudio.space
Facebook: @waterstreetstudiocatskill

Services Provided: Water Street Studio provides peer support to those seeking mental wellness. Support is available by attending programs or stopping by the Studio anytime we are open. We strive to help individuals explore their passions, interest and hobbies and connect them to others who share that interest. Our services are confidential and free of charge.
Target population: We assist people from all walks of life, who may be experiencing the stigma of being mentally ill or struggling with mental health issues.

Mobile Crisis Assessment Team (MCAT)

Phone: (518) 943-5555
Website:
None
Facebook: @MCATCG

Services provided: Phone assessments and consultation; on-site face to face mental health assessments; referrals to available services; follow up from psychiatric hospitalizations; wellness calls and visits when someone is concerned
Hours: 7 days/week; Noon-8pm
Target population: Individuals or family/caretakers of individuals who appear to be in a mental health crisis situation.
Eligibility criteria: Resident of Columbia or Greene county
How to apply for services: Call phone number provided above. Anonymous calls accepted.

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Columbia Memorial Hospital-Inpatient/Outpatient Psychiatric Services

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Columbia Memorial Hospital-Inpatient/Outpatient Psychiatric Services
71 Prospect Ave, Hudson, NY 12534

Phone: (518) 828-7601
Facebook: @ColumbiaMemorial
Website: https://www.columbiamemorialhealth.org/psychiatry/

Services Provided: Inpatient acute psychiatric care. Outpatient psychiatric services offered in Hudson (71 Prospect Avenue, 5th floor) and Catskill (Greene Medical Arts Building, 159 Jefferson Heights, Suite C-104)

Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm, with additional evening hours (Outpatient)

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St. Peter’s Hospital Psychiatry and Counseling

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St. Peter’s Hospital Psychiatry and Counseling
315 South Manning Boulevard, Albany, NY 12208

Phone: (518) 525-1304
Website:
www.sphcs.org/PsychiatryCounseling

Inpatient Services Provided: Psychiatric assessment, medication assessment and management, and recommendations and referrals for outpatient follow-up for problems, which may include but are not limited to: depression; anxiety; medical withdrawal from alcohol or drugs; and, mental status changes.

Outpatient Services Provided: Psychotherapy, Psychiatry and Stress Management.

Eligibility: Adult, 18 years of age or older; actively seeking psychotherapy (psychiatric treatment is not provided independently of therapy); able to participate safely in an outpatient treatment program; and, a patient who utilizes the St. Peter’s health care system.

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Saratoga Psychological Associates

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Saratoga Psychological Associates

Latham Office: 711 Troy Schenectady Road, Latham, NY 12110
Phone: (518) 587-0499 Fax: (518) 587-0536

Albany Office: 1 Marcus Blvd Suite 105, Albany, NY 12205
Phone: (518) 783-1063 Fax: (518) 786-6467

Saratoga Office:
1 West Avenue, Suite 205, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Phone: (518) 587-0499 Fax: (518) 587-0536

Clifton Park Office:
632 Plank Road Clifton Park, NY 12065
Phone: (518) 587-0499 Fax: (518) 587-0536

Website: www.saratogapsych.com/

Services provided: Individual psychotherapy, family therapy, couples therapy, group therapy, assessment (psychological, forensic, and neuropsychological), and community education/family training.

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New York Association of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services (NYAPRS)

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New York Association of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services (NYAPRS)
194 Washington Avenue Suite 400, Albany, NY 12210

Phone: (518) 436-0008 Fax: (518) 436-0044
Website: www.nyaprs.org Facebook: @NYAPRSAlbany

Services Provided: Peer Services, Systems Transformation, Community and Economic Development, Cultural Competence

Target Population: NYAPRS is dedicated to improving services and social conditions for people with psychiatric disabilities or diagnoses, and those with trauma-related conditions by promoting their recovery, rehabilitation, and rights so that all people can participate freely in the opportunities of society.

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Mental Health Empowerment Project (MHEP)

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Mental Health Empowerment Project (MHEP)
3 Atrium Drive, Suite 205, Albany, NY 12205

Phone: (518) 434 1393
Website: http://www.mhepinc.org Facebook: @MentalHealthEmpowermentProject Services Provided:

Training and Technical Assistance Center offering training and skills building activities to people in recovery and mental health professional, and the community at large on the full range of topics that help people connect with their personal power and power of self-help.

Peer Networking Groups such as Grassroots Networking for peers to come together to disseminate information, share self-directed recovery tools, identify community resources and work together to identify and strategize issues related to systems advocacy.

Empowerment Exchange which offers strategies that will encourage current or former recipients of mental health services to find their personal power and use their unique voice.

Albany County Dual Recovery Specialists who assist in the development of self-help resources, provide education to support individual growth and further systems advocacy and education and collaboration with community service providers.

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Equinox, Inc. Mental Health Services

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Equinox, Inc. Mental Health Services
95 Central Avenue, Albany, NY 12206

Phone: (518) 435-9931 Domestic Abuse Hotline: (518) 432-7865
Website: www.equinoxinc.org/page/mentalhealthservices25.html
Facebook: @EquinoxAlbany

Purpose: To enable those living with mental illness to move forward on their paths to recovery, healing, and independence.

Programs Provided:

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Albany County Department for Children, Youth, and Families: Children’s Mental Health Division

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Albany County Department for Children, Youth, and Families: Children’s Mental Health Division
Harold L. Joyce Albany County Office Building
112 State Street, Room 300, Albany, NY 12207 Facebook: Albany County DCYF

Website: www.albanycounty.com/Government/Departments/DepartmentforChildrenYouthandFamilies.aspx
Contact: Gail Geohagen-Pratt, Commissioner
Phone: (518) 447-7324 Fax: (518) 447-7578

Services Provided: Our diverse array of individualized treatment options includes crisis support, evaluation, on-going services, and community referrals. (See Below)

Children’s Mental Health Clinic
Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 4:30 pm; Wednesday evenings by appt.
Services Provided:

Crisis Intake:

  • Emergency appointments for children (ages 5-18) in crisis (e.g., dangerous or Impulsive behavior, suicidal statements or gestures, threats to harm others.)
  • Planned appointments to assess a child’s need for therapy or other community services Psychiatric consultation and assessment
  • Referral and access to crisis services including psychiatric hospitals, crisis residences, and other community supports. Service coordination and discharge planning provided
  • Consultation regarding a wide range of circumstances that pose a potential challenge to a child’s mental health
  • Linkage to respite services
  • Outpatient Treatment:
  • On-going outpatient therapy
  • Psychiatric consultation and assessment
  • Medication prescription & management

Population Served: Albany County Youth Ages 5-18 years old

Single Point of Access (SPOA) Services Provided:

  • Aims to identify those children with the highest risk of placement in out-of-home settings and seeks to develop appropriate strategies to safely manage those children in their communities.
  • Access to high-end case management services including WAIVER, Intensive Case Management,

Supportive Case Management and Community Transition Team Access to Community Residences and Residential Treatment Facilities.

Case Management Services Services Provided:

  • Intensive Case Management (ICM) services and Supportive Case Management (SCM) services are available for children and adolescents with serious emotional disturbances; who are at risk for hospitalization or out of home placement.
  • Case managers provide crisis intervention/management and referral/linkage to community resources
  • Case managers provide advocacy and support to assist families in obtaining services to safely maintain the child with their family in the community.

Child Forensic Services

Services Provided: Forensic psychologists conduct assessments and participate in consultation regarding children and families involved with Albany Family Court, Probation and child protective services.

Parent Partners

Services Provided: Parent Partners are available to offer support, education, and assistance to parents, whose children are being seen at the clinic, are involved in the SPOA process or receives case management services.

Albany Medical Center Psychiatry
43 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208

Phone: (518) 262-5511
Website: www.amc.edu/patient/services/psychiatry/

Services Provided: Treatment for depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, co-occurring substance abuse, and dependence, eating disorders, trauma, personality disorders, attention deficit disorders, adjustment disorders and others.

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Samaritan Hospital

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Samaritan Hospital
2215 Burdett Avenue, Troy, NY 12180

Phone: (518) 271-3300 Facebook: Samaritan Hospital
Website: www.nehealth.com/Medical_Care/SAM/Behavioral_Health/

Services Provided: Behavioral health outpatient services
Target Population: Individuals who are dealing with psychological, psychiatric and addiction challenges.

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Rensselaer County Department of Mental Health

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Rensselaer County Department of Mental Health
1600 7th Avenue, Troy, NY 12180

Unified Services Phone: (518) 270-2800
Hoosick Falls Center Phone: (518) 686-0694
Rensselaer Center Phone: (518) 463-8869

Email: info@rensco.com
Website:
http://www.rensco.com/departments/mentalhealth/
Facebook: Rensselaer County Mental Health

Services Provided: Unified Services for Children & Adolescents Outpatient Clinic; Forensic Services;  Rensselaer City Center Outpatient Treatment; Non-Medicaid Care Coordination; Hoosick Falls Satellite Outpatient Treatment; Health Home Care Coordination Services for Adults; Services to residents of Private Proprietary Homes for Adults (PPHA); Children’s Health Home Care Coordination; MICA (Mental Illness and Chemical Addiction) Outreach and Assessment Services; Medicaid Service Coordination; Substance Abuse Prevention Services; Single Point of Access – SPOA (adult housing and children and youth care coordination).

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Rehabilitation Support Services

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Rehabilitation Support Services
314 Central Avenue, Albany, NY 12206

Phone: (518) 462-1094 Fax: (518) 462-1097
Albany County Services Website: http://rehab.org/county/albany-county/
Facebook: Rehabilitation Support Services, Inc.

Services Provided: RSS works with children and adults to offer various ancillary services such as contracts with Adult Career and Continuing Education Services – Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCESS – VR) for supported employment in ten counties, as well as numerous subcontracts with county departments of mental health, probation, adult social services and children and family services. Children and family services include an eightbed community residence for adolescent girls, another eight-bed community residence for adolescent boys and girls, an after-school social, and recreation program, Multisystemic Therapy (MST) and a Family Support Program.
Target Population: Children and Adults

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Mental Health Empowerment Project- Heroes at Home

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Mental Health Empowerment Project- Heroes at Home
1600 7th Avenue, 4th Floor, Troy, NY 12180

Phone: (518) 545-6781 Website: www.mhepinc.org/projects/heroesathome
Facebook: @MentalHealthEmpowermentProject

Services Provided: Vet2Vet Peer Support- Heroes at Home provides one-to-one peer support for Veterans and family members.

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Union Counseling Behavioral Health Center

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Union Counseling Behavioral Health Center
5 Hemphill Place, Suite 121, Malta, NY 12020
1311 Union Street, Schenectady, NY 12308

Phone: (518) 374-6263 Fax: (518) 374-1778

 

Website: www.unionstreetcounseling.com/

Services Provided: Full Spectrum Behavioral Health Services (Stress & Anxiety, Depression, Abuse, Eating Disorders, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Marital, Relationship & Family Issues, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Behavioral Issues in Children and Adolescents), Ongoing Psychotherapy, Medication Management, Psychological Assessment & Testing, Psychiatric Evaluation, Expert Consultation, Supervised & Therapeutic Visitations, Coordination of Care with Inpatient Facilities and PcPs.

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Saratoga County Mental Health Center

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Saratoga County Mental Health Center
135 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Phone: (518) 584-9030 Fax: (518) 581-1709
Website: www.saratogacountyny.gov/departments/mentalhealthcenter/
Services Provided: See Below

Mental Health Clinic
Phone: (518) 584-9030
Location: Main Office- Saratoga Springs; Satellite Office- Mechanicville

Services Provided: Emergency and crisis intervention, screening and referral, individual, family and group counseling, medication and education management, symptom management
Target Population: Youth services for emotionally and behaviorally disturbed children and adolescents; Adult Services for mentally ill adults, particularly those who are seriously and persistently mentally ill.

Personalized Recovery Oriented Services
Phone: (518) 885-4521

Services Provided: Comprehensive, individualized, a recovery-based program that offers rehabilitation, support, and treatment services under one roof. Person-centered, group, and individual sessions, medication management, health screenings, family education, and support, vocational services, and supports.
Target Population: Adults over 18 with a mental illness diagnosis who have a functional disability

Alcohol and Drug Program
Phone: (518) 587-8800

Services Provided: Outpatient program.

 

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Saratoga County Citizens Committee for Mental Health, Inc.

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Saratoga County Citizens Committee for Mental Health, Inc.
P.O. Box 820, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Email the committee at info@scccmh-saratoga.org for additional information.
Website: www.scccmhsaratoga.org
Facebook: Saratoga County Citizens Committee for Mental Health

Services provided: Information to help people living with mental illness, their family and friends and mental health professionals including understanding how to live with mental illness, practical advice on crisis management, individual and family rights, tips on coping with stress and resources for mental health professionals.

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Saratoga Center for the Family-Mental Health Services

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Saratoga Center for the Family-Mental Health Services
359 Ballston Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY

Phone: (518) 587-8008 Fax: 518-587-8241
Website: http://www.saratogacff.org/mentalhealthservices/
Facebook: @SaratogaCenter

Services Provided: Identification and assessment of children with behavioral and emotional health needs, individual, group and family therapies for crisis intervention, consultation with parents, teachers and school administration, parent and teacher training on mental health issues, referrals to other community mental health programs.

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Integro Counseling Services

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Integro Counseling Services
2454 Route 9, Suite 302, Malta, NY 12019

Phone: (518) 289-5555 Fax: (518) 289-5560
Website: www.integrocounseling.com Facebook: Integro Mental Health Counseling Service

Services Provided: Counseling assistance to individuals, couples, teenagers, families, and children.

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Four Winds Hospital

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Four Winds Hospital
30 Crescent Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Phone: (518) 584-3600 (main) or 1-800-888-5448 (admissions)
Website: www.fourwindshospital.com Facebook: @FourWindsSaratoga

Services Provided: Inpatient and Outpatient Treatment Programs including Inpatient Hospitalization (adolescent services, children services, adult and older adult services), Partial Hospital Program (Adults), Intensive Outpatient Program (adult and adolescent programs), and Outpatient Services (child and adolescent outpatient program).

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Bick Wanck MD & Associates

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Bick Wanck MD & Associates
401 Geyser Road, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Phone: (518) 583-3035 Fax: (518) 583-4247
Website: www.bickwanckmdassociates.com

Services Provided: Psychiatric Evaluations; Child and Adolescent Evaluations; Psychological Testing; Medication Management; Group Counseling; Couples Therapy; Family Therapy; Individual Therapy including Insight Oriented, Supportive Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy.

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Adirondack Samaritan Counseling Center (ASCC)

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Adirondack Samaritan Counseling Center (ASCC)
15 Boulevard, Hudson Falls, NY 12839

Phone: (518) 747-2994 Fax: (518) 747-2996

Website: www.adirondacksamaritan.org Facebook: Adirondack Samaritan Counseling Center Services Provided: Family Counseling (child and adolescent treatment, parenting and behavioral issues, divorce and separation, blended families, relationship issues), Individual Therapy (depression, anxiety, relationship issues, stress, cancer, eating disorders, mood disorders, life transitions, growth oriented psychotherapy, trauma and recovery, grief and loss, anger), Couples Counseling (couples counseling, marriage counseling, premarital counseling) Group Programs (Anger Management Project, Aggression Replacement Training, Family Life Education Programs, Men’s Opportunity Program, Topic Groups), Chronic Pain (therapeutic group for adults suffering with chronic pain).

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SPOA (Adults)

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SPOA (Adults)
Care Management Services
108 Erie Boulevard, Schenectady, NY 12305

Phone: (518) 382-7932

Target Population: For adults with a serious mental illness and in need of care management.

Assisted Outpatient Treatment (Kendra’s Law)

Target Population: Individuals with serious mental illnesses who are unable to live safely in the community. More information: http://bi.omh.ny.gov/aot/about

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Schenectady Mental Health Associates (SMHA)

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Schenectady Mental Health Associates (SMHA)
1411 Union Street, Schenectady, NY 12308

Phone: (518) 374-0295 Fax: (518) 377-3729
Website: www.smhacrown.com

Services Provided: Individual, couples, marital and family counseling for the following diagnostic categories: depressive disorders, impulse control disorders, anger management, bipolar disorders, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia disorders, eating disorders, learning disorders, ADHD & Disruptive Behavior Disorders, Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder.

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Mohawk Opportunities

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Mohawk Opportunities
201 Nott Terrace, Schenectady, NY 12307

Phone: (518) 374-8424

Website: http://www.mohawkopportunities.org/2011.html Facebook: Mohawk Opportunities Mission: We are a Schenectady-based not-for-profit agency committed to helping individuals living with Mental Illness, HIV/AIDS and those who are homeless achieve stable community living and independence by providing housing that is safe and affordable, services that facilitate growth and recovery, relationships built on a foundation of caring and respect and a sense of hope for the future.

Services Provided: Assertive Community Treatment (ACT), Dominion House, Community Residence Program (Curry House, Emmanuel House & Jones Home), Certified Apartment Program, Supported Housing Program, Continuum of Care Services, Rental Assistance Program for Persons Living with AIDS, Transitional Services Program.

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Ellis Hospital Child Adolescent Clinic

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Ellis Hospital Child Adolescent Clinic
624 McClellan Street, Suite 204, Schenectady, NY 12304

Phone: (518) 382-2290

Website: www.ellismedicine.org/services/mentalhealth.aspx

Services Provided: Initial psychiatric assessments with diagnosis, medication management, psychotherapy/counseling services, crisis services (for existing patients), consultation/collateral services for schools and other professional agencies, wellness planning, community education Target Population: Patients ages 4-18

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Ellis Hospital

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Ellis Hospital
1101 Nott Street, Schenectady, NY 12308

Phone: (518) 243-4000
Website: http://www.ellismedicine.org/services/mentalhealth.aspx

Facebook: @EllisMedicineNY

Adult Outpatient Mental Health Services
216 Lafayette Street, Schenectady, NY 12305 Phone: (518) 243-3300

Crisis/Inpatient Services
1101 Nott Street Schenectady, NY 12308

Phone: 518-243-4000

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Camino Nuevo

Posted by on May 7, 2017 in Adolescent, Albany County, Detox, Education, For Grandparents, For Parents, Mental Health, Resources, Substance Use Disorder (SUD), Support Groups, Treatment Center | Comments Off on Camino Nuevo

Camino Nuevo
175 Central Ave., Albany, NY 12206

Phone: (518) 729-5659

Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm; Saturday 7:00 am to 12:00 pm

Website: www.acacianetwork.org

Services Provided: Personalized Health Assessment; Medication assisted treatment including Buprenorphine;

Impaired Driving Program; Intensive Outpatient Services; HIV/Early Intervention Services; Psychiatric

Assessment Management; Individual, group and family counseling; Relapse Prevention and Wellness; Educational/Vocational placement and referrals; Cultural and Recreational Events; Benefits/Entitlements assistance; Monthly Recovery Celebrations

Admission Criteria: Substance Use History; Family Treatment; Adolescent Services: 13-17 years of age and Adult Services: 18 years of age or older.

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Albany County Department of Mental Health

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Albany County Department of Mental Health
175 Green Street, Albany, NY 12202

Phone: (518) 447-4537 Fax: (518) 447-4577

Website: http://www.albanycounty.com/Government/Departments/DepartmentofMentalHealth.aspx

Mission: To ensure that persons with mental illness, substance and alcohol problems or developmental disabilities are provided a full range of services that promote stabilization, rehabilitation, and recovery for the purpose of enhancing or improving their lives.

Services Provided: See Below

Substance Abuse Services
260 South Pearl Street, Albany, NY 12202

Phone: (518) 447-4551 Fax: (518) 447-2046

Services Provided: Comprehensive medically supervised outpatient services to individuals of all ages. Our professional staff is specially trained in the treatment of addictions and addresses all aspects of an individual’s substance use, abuse, or dependency problems.

Community Services Board
272 Broadway, Menands, NY, 12204

Phone: (518) 482-5744

Purpose: Community residents who have an interest in services for the mentally disabled are welcome to attend meetings of the Community Services Board and its three subcommittees on mental health, mental retardation and developmental disabilities, and alcoholism and substance abuse.

Subcommittee on Alcohol and Substance Abuse:

Third Thursday of the month, 8:30-10:00 am

175 Green Street, Director’s Conference Room

Chair: Lewis Krupka

Phone: (518) 356-1012 Email: gamblenomore@talktherapy.com

Mobile Crisis Team
Phone: (518) 549-6500
Service Provided: Crisis Intervention
Target Population: All Ages

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Program
Phone: (518) 447-4668
Services Provided: The ACT Program has been developed to serve high need, high priority individuals of Albany County with a unique and comprehensive approach to treatment. A mobile team delivers flexible treatment, rehabilitation, case management and support services to individuals with severe mental illness who may have co-occurring disorders and whose needs have not been well met by more traditional service delivery approaches. The ACT team, which consists of a coordinator, psychiatrist, registered nurses, social workers, credentialed alcohol and substance abuse counselors, and a program assistant uses peer support services and local vocational rehabilitation programs as part of its service delivery. The program offers 24 -hour crisis support.

Health Home Care Management Services
Phone: (518) 447-4569 Fax: (518) 447-4661
Services Provided: Capital Region Health Connections-Health Home Care Management Services is a freestanding program that provides services to seriously mentally ill adults.

Adult Forensic Services
840 Albany-Shaker Road, Albany, NY 12211
Contact: Jennifer Dalton, LMSW, Coordinator
Phone: (518) 869-2683 Fax: (518) 869-2704
Services Provided: The Mental Health Unit provides services to the seriously mentally ill client who is incarcerated, as well as psychiatric evaluation and consultation to the courts. The MH unit will also advocate for the needs of the inmate client in the jail, in the legal system and the mental health treatment community.

Subcommittee on Developmental Disabilities:
Contact: Bonita Sanchez, LMSW, Albany
Phone: (518) 438-5150 Email: sanchez@albany.edu Subcommittee on Mental Health:
Contact: E. Nancy Wiley, Albany
Phone: (518) 482-5744

Adult Treatment Clinic
Albany County Mental Health Center
Phone: (518) 447-4555 Fax: (518) 447-4661
Services Provided: The Adult Treatment Clinic is designed to provide comprehensive mental health treatment to the seriously mentally ill residents of Albany County. The program is staffed and directed by a group of professionals with expertise in the area of outpatient treatment of mental illness.

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Hudson Mohawk Recovery Center

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Hudson Mohawk Recovery Center
1724 Fifth Avenue, Troy, NY 12180

Phone: (518) 272-3918 Fax: (518) 272-6391

Website: www.hmrecovery.net Facebook: Hudson-Mohawk Recovery Center Services Provided: See Below

 

Outpatient Services:
1724 Fifth Avenue, Troy, NY 12180

Phone: (518) 272-3918 Fax: (518)272-2149/ (518) 272-6391

743 Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush, NY 12061

Phone: (518) 477-7535 Fax: (518) 477-7555

69 Church Street, Hoosick Falls, NY 12090

Phone: Contact Troy office at (518) 272-3918 Fax: (518) 272-6391

Services provided at all: Evaluation; Individual Counseling; Group Counseling; Family Counseling; Crisis Walk-in Services

 

Day Treatment:
Location: Troy Offices

Services provided: Daily therapy group, weekly individual sessions, and attendance at specialized groups to include: health, relapse prevention, alcohol/drug education, daily living skills, etc. Clients may also be referred to other services in the community.

Adolescent Services
Location: Troy and East Greenbush offices

Services provided: Comprehensive evaluation; Individual and group services using an evidence based 12 session curriculum; Motivational Enhancement; Psychiatric assessment for those experiencing cooccurring mental health problems

Family Services Included: Parent/guardian involvement with the adolescent’s evaluation and treatment; Assessment of the substance use and mental health status of parents/guardians and other family members as appropriate; Assessment of family functioning based on seven universal clinical parameters (e.g. communication, task accomplishment, and role performance); STEP/Teen Parenting Group

Residential Services
Location: Elizabeth’s House, 106-108 Ninth Street, Troy, New York 12180

Phone: (518) 272-0206 Fax: (518) 272-0208

Supportive Living for Men

Phone: (518) 237-9891

Specialized Services

Services provided: PAT program, Evening Intensive Program, Adolescent Program, Women’s Group; Vocational Services

Gambling Services

Services Provided: screening, evaluation, individual and group counseling, educational services on problem and pathological gambling, relapse

*Services may be provided as a distinct service or in conjunction with substance abuse services

Educational Programs

Services provided: Drinking Driving Program/ Project Save; Batterers’ Intervention Program; Educate Youth Program.

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Conifer Park

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Conifer Park
79 Glenridge Road, Glenville, NY 12302
Phone: 1-800-989-6446 eFax: (518) 691-9211
Website: www.coniferpark.com Facebook: Conifer Park

Services Provided: Adolescent Rehabilitation, Inpatient Rehabilitation, Detoxification ad Crisis Counseling,

Family Program, Co-Occurring Disorders/MICA Services, Activities, and Recreation Program.

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Samaritan Daytop Village

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Samaritan Daytop Village
Administrative Headquarters: 138-02 Queens Blvd., Briarwood.
Phone: (718) 206-2000 or 1-800-532-HELP (4357); Website: www.samaritanvillage.org
Facebook: Samaritan Village Ellenville

Services Provided: In late 2015, Daytop Village, Inc merged with Samaritan Village. All levels of care provided. Long term residential treatment programs in Ellenville and Rhinebeck.

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Capital District Psychiatric Center (CDPC)

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Capital District Psychiatric Center (CDPC)
75 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208-3474

Phone: (518) 549-6000 Fax: (518) 549-6804

Website: https://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/facilities/cdpc/

Facebook: Capital Dist Psychiatric Center

Services Provided: Capital District Psychiatric Center (CDPC) provides inpatient psychiatric treatment and rehabilitation to patients who have been diagnosed with serious and persistent mental illnesses, and for whom brief or short-term treatment in a community hospital mental health unit has been unable to provide symptom stability. CDPC has outpatient treatment services for children, adolescents, and adults. CDPC also operates three adult community residences. Located in Albany, New York, CDPC is in the center of the service area and is within an hour’s drive of the counties served.

Target Population: Child and Adolescents outpatient up to the age of 18; Adult inpatient/outpatient and Adult Community residences

Counties Served: Albany, Rensselaer, Schenectady, Saratoga, Warren, Washington, Schoharie, Columbia, and Greene.

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Mental Health Association in New York State Inc. (MHANYS)

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Mental Health Association in New York State Inc. (MHANYS)
194 Washington Avenue, Suite 415, Albany, NY 12210
Phone: (518) 434-0439
Website: www.mhanys.org

Facebook: @MHANYSinc

Services Provided: MHANYS is a not-for-profit organization that works to end the stigma against mental illness and promotes mental health wellness in New York State. MHANYS achieves this through training, education, advocacy, and policy, community-based partnership programming, and by connecting individuals and families to help.

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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of NYS

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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of NYS
99 Pine Street Suite 105, Albany, NY 12207

Phone: (518) 462-2000 Helpline: (800) 950-3228

Website: http://www.naminys.org/

Purpose: Public Education and Information Activities/Programs, Peer Education and Support, Raising Awareness and Fighting Stigma, and State and Federal Advocacy.

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NYS Office of Mental Health (OMH)

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NYS Office of Mental Health (OMH)
44 Holland Avenue, Albany, NY 12229
Phone: 1-800-597-8481

Website: www.omh.ny.gov

Facebook: @NYSOMH

Services Provided: New York State has a large, multi-faceted mental health system that serves more than 700,000 individuals each year. The Office of Mental Health (OMH) operates psychiatric centers across the State, and also regulates, certifies and oversees more than 4,500 programs, which are operated by local governments and nonprofit agencies. These programs include various inpatient and outpatient programs, emergency, community support, residential and family care programs.

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Adam O’Brien, LMHC, CASAC

Posted by on Oct 17, 2016 in Columbia County, Mental Health, Private Clinicians, Resources, Substance Use Disorder (SUD), Trauma | Comments Off on Adam O’Brien, LMHC, CASAC

Trauma Therapist (EMDR-PC trained) Chatham, NY
(518) 573-2925
mutualarisingcounseling@gmail.com

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Florence Meyers, LCSW

Posted by on Oct 17, 2016 in Columbia County, Mental Health, Private Clinicians, Resources, Substance Use Disorder (SUD) | Comments Off on Florence Meyers, LCSW

808 Warren St., #1, Hudson
(518) 828-1122

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Dr. Ellen Forman, PhD

Posted by on Oct 17, 2016 in Columbia County, Mental Health, Private Clinicians, Resources, Substance Use Disorder (SUD) | Comments Off on Dr. Ellen Forman, PhD

430 E Allen St., Hudson
(518) 828-7400

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Mobile Crisis Assessment Team (MCAT)

Posted by on Oct 13, 2016 in Columbia County, Crisis, Greene County, Mental Health | Comments Off on Mobile Crisis Assessment Team (MCAT)

MCAT – Mobile Crisis Assessment Team

Phone: (518) 943-5555
Website: None

Services provided: Phone assessments and consultation; on-site face to face mental health assessments; referrals to available services; follow up from psychiatric hospitalizations; wellness calls and visits when someone is concerned

Hours: 24 hours a day / 7 days a week

Target population: Individuals or family/caretakers of individuals who appear to be in a mental health crisis situation. Eligibility criteria: Resident of Columbia or Greene County
How to apply for services: Call phone number provided above. Anonymous calls accepted.

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