SCHENECTADY COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Community Mental Health Services Note: The information provided in this brochure does not reflect an endorsement of services. Please evaluate the service providers according to your individual requirements and preferences.
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Contents General Mental Health Counseling Page Schenectady County..................... 4 Albany County......................... 6 Rensselaer County...................... 8 Saratoga County....................... 8 Fulton County......................... 9 Schoharie County....................... 9 Specialized Counseling and Services Page Grief Counseling........................ 10 Substance Abuse Counseling.............. 10 Counseling for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault................... 11 Peer Support and Educational Support Services........... 12 An Additional Source of Referrals Page NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness).... 13 Page Emergency Crisis Hotlines........ 14 3
General Mental Health Counseling Schenectady County David B. Brown Jr., CSW, PLLC Phone: 518-480-2173 Email: dbbbrownlcsw@gmail.com 1541 Union Street, Schenectady, NY Culturally sensitive, evidence based therapy for children, teens and adults. Free phone consultations with no obligation. Sliding scale for those who are uninsured. Center for Solutions Phone: 518-982-1274 1758 Union Street, Niskayuna, NY Takes Medicaid and most insurances. Sliding scale for those who are uninsured. Child Guidance Phone: 518-381-8911 31 Lafayette St., Schenectady Outpatient mental health services for youth to age 24 Sliding fee scale available. Ellis Hospital Mental Health Services Outpatient Clinic Phone: 518-243-3300 216 Lafayette St., Schenectady, NY 12305 Mental health counseling; 24 hr. answering service Crisis counseling. Dual recovery program. Sliding fee scale available. 4
Franklin Street Clinic Phone: 518-374-3403 426 Franklin St., Schenectady, NY Outpatient mental health services for individuals 18 and older who have a history of psychiatric hospitalization and past mental health treatment. Refers individuals back to Ellis Hospital Outpatient Clinic if received services at Ellis within the previous seven years. Accepts Medicaid, Medicare and those with no insurance. Hometown Health Center Phone: 518-370-1441 1044 State Street, Schenectady, NY Mental health services available after establishing Hometown Health for Primary Care. Phone 518-370-1441 and then dial 0 to begin Primary Care registration process. If you are already established with Hometown Health, dial 518-370-1441 extension 4130 for scheduling and referral. Accepts Medicaid and most insurance plans; a Fidelis representative is available to assist in the application process for the Fidelis insurance plan. Sliding fee scale is available. Ron Levine, MSW Family & Child Services Phone: 518-393-1369 246 Union St., Schenectady (across from the VanDyck Restaurant) Accepts most health insurances except direct Medicaid. Samaritan Counseling Center Phone: 518-374-3514 220 N. Ballston Ave., Scotia (corner of Rt. 50 and N. Ballston; on CDTA Route 50) http://www.samaritancounselingcenter.org Sliding fee scale for those who are not insured. 5
Schenectady Mental Health Associates Phone: 518-374-0295, Ext. 10 1362 Union St., Schenectady (on CDTA Route 70) http://www.smhassoc.com/default.html Psychiatrists and counseling services under one roof Accepts most major health insurances. Does not accept direct Medicaid or Medicare. Union Street Counseling Services Phone: 518-374-6263 1311 Union St., Schenectady (on CDTA Route 70) http://unionstreetcounseling.com Campbell House Psychological Associates Phone: 518-346-0762 Email: om@nycap.rr.com 10 State Street, Schenectady Specializes in the assessment and treatment of developmental problems of children and adolescents. Has a comprehensive program for the evaluation and treatment of autism spectrum disorders and related neurodevelopmental disabilities. Albany County Albany Stratton VA Medical Center Phone the following number to schedule an appointment in the Albany location or to arrange for services at a satellite location outside Albany: 518-626-5339 Provides in-patient and out-patient mental health services. 6
Equinox Phone: 518-435-9931 500 Central Avenue, Albany, New York Provides individual therapy, group treatment, and medication therapy to Albany County residents requiring mental health services. Accepts Medicaid and Fidelis; call to verify this and other insurance coverage. Family and Children Services of Capital Region Phone: 518-462-6531 650 Warren Street, Albany, NY Provides individual therapy. In addition, has a special gambling program. Accepts most major insurance plans; call to verify your coverage. Does not accept direct Medicaid. Laura Connell, Licensed Mental Health Counselor Phone: 518-526-0208 125 Wolf Rd., Colonie (corner of Computer Dr. West) Suzanne D Aversa, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Phone: 518-221-6554 1 Pinnacle Place, Albany Does not accept direct Medicaid. Sliding fee scale for those who are not insured. Jenny Frank, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Phone: 518-452-4232 Extension 7 Albany Associates for Child & Family Mental Health 5 Pine West Plaza, Suite 508, Albany, NY 7
Angela McCrea, Licensed Mental Health Counselor Phone: 518-459-6200 Extension 22 Email: angelamccrea@gmail.com 1 Pinnacle Place, Suite 220, Albany Call or email to verify insurance coverage. Offers sliding fee scale. Pinnacle Behavioral Health Phone: 518-689-0244 1 Pinnacle Place, Rt 20 (Western Ave), Albany Provides individual, family, and group counseling as well as anger management counseling. Medication management available. Offers sliding fee scale. University at Albany Counseling Center Phone: 518-442-4900 1400 Washington Ave, Albany, NY Counseling services provided by doctoral students under the supervision. Insurance is not accepted. Offers sliding scale ranging from $10 to $45 per session. Rensselaer County Rensselaer Mental Health Phone: 518-463-8869 1641 3rd Street, 2nd floor Rensselaer, NY Satellite locations in the Rensselaer School District and in the Berlin Central School District. Provides mental health and substance abuse services to the residents of the Southern portion of Rensselaer County. 8
Saratoga County Four Winds Saratoga Phone: 518-584-3600 or 1-800-888-5448 Website:http://www.fourwindshospital.com/about_four_winds/ saratoga/treatment_programs.html 30 Crescent Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY Provides in-patient and out-patient programs. Accepts most insurance plans. Saratoga County Mental Health Clinic Phone: 518-584-9030 135 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY Fulton County Family Counseling Center of Fulton County Phone: 518-725-4310 Website: http://www.thefamilycounselingcenter.org Main Office Location: 11-21 Broadway, Gloversville, NY St. Mary s Healthcare, Adult Mental Health Clinic Phone: 518-841-7341. 427 Guy Park Avenue in Amsterdam, New York. Provides outpatient mental health services (diagnosis and treatment) to adults 18 years of age and older who reside in Montgomery County. Schoharie County Dr. Jeffry Luria, Psychologist Phone: 518-296-8524 Email: jluria@drjeffryluria.com Website: www.drjeffryluria.com 847 Grovenors Corners Road, Central Bridge, NY 9
Grief Counseling Community Hospice Phone: 518-377-8846 445 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205 Kate Fishman, Licensed Mental Health Counselor No fee for bereavement counseling. Community Hospice offers bereavement counseling within and outside of Schenectady County; phone Sue Emanuel for locations and contact information. Substance Abuse Counseling Conifer Park Phone: 518-372-7031 600 Franklin St., Schenectady, NY Outpatient substance abuse treatment for adults Group and individual services Equinox Phone: 518-434-6135 95 Central Avenue, Albany, NY Serves adults and adolescents with chemical dependency as well as family members. Accepts Medicaid and Fidelis; call to verify this and other insurance coverage. Saratoga County Mental Health Clinic Phone: 518-584-9030 135 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 10
Counseling for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Sexual Assault Support Services 24 hour Hotline: 518-346-2266 Lori Sendra, Schenectady County Hotline Coordinator/Prevention Educator Phone: 518-374-5353 Extension 278; Email: L.sendra@ppmhchoices.org Planned Parenthood, 1040 State Street, Schenectady, NY 12307 YWCA Services to Women and Families Domestic Violence Hotline: Phone: 518-374-3386 Counseling services for domestic violence survivors, phone: 518-374-3394 ext. 142 For domestic violence legal advocacy, phone: 518-382-5280 44 Washington Avenue, Schenectady, NY Provides confidential services free of charge, including counseling, advocacy, shelter, and transitional housing. Equinox Phone 518-434-6135 for general information. 24-Hour Domestic Violence Hotline: 518-432-7865 Provides confidential services free of charge to domestic violence survivors, including shelter, counseling, outreach, advocacy, and case management. Unity House of Troy Phone 518-274-2607 for general information. 24-Hour Domestic Violence Hotline: 518-272-2370 Email: info@unityhouseny.org 2431 Sixth Avenue, Troy, NY 11
Peer Support and Educational Support Services Empowerment Exchange Albany Address: 21 Colvin Avenue Albany Phone: 518-434-1393 Troy Address: 2136 Burdett Avenue Troy Phone: 518-235-2173 Peer Non-Emergency Support Line: 518-268-1663 Peer support program. Includes peer-to-peer outreach, advocacy services, empowerment seminars, non-emergency confidential peer support line, and peer support training. Maintains a library and resource room. Northeast Career Planning Supported Education Program Designed to provide emotional support during each phase of an educational program for individuals with mental health diagnoses; assists during the transition to a career as well. Albany County : Julie Pirog, (MS, CAS, LMHC) Phone: 518-438-3445; Email: jpirog@northeastcareer.org Schenectady County: Suzanne Jones, ( MS) Phone: 518-372-2895; Email: sjones@northeastcareer.org Rensselaer County: Tom Tift, (MS, LMHC) Phone: 518-273-0818; Email: ttift@northeastcareer.org 12
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) For additional information concerning referrals, phone or email the local contact for NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness): Albany County: Sherry Grenz Phone: 518-439-8085 E-Mail: albanynami@aol.com Montgomery/Futon/Hamilton Counties: Mary Lou Berry Phone: 518-843-3261; E-Mail: namimfh@gmail.com Rensselaer County: Mary Beth Honsinger, Telephone: 518-588-6949 E-Mail: NAMItroyrenss@aol.com Saratoga County: Jean Russell, Marge Zak Phone: 518-885-2098; E-Mail: Drussell6@nycap.rr.com Schenectady County: Mary Neville, Roy Neville Phone: 518-377-2619 E-Mail: rneville@nycap.rr.com; cwseacord Warren County, Washington County and the Northern Part of Saratoga County: Irene O'Connor Phone: 518-668-3367 E-Mail: irene3454@nycap.rr.com 13
Emergency Crisis Hotlines National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255); TTY line: 1-800-799-4889 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) 1-800-422-HOPE (1-800-442-4673) www.imalive.org Online chat hotline, not available 24 x 7, but will tell you if online counselors are available. http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/gethelp/lifeline Chat.aspx Online chat hotline available 2PM - 2AM Eastern Time Sexual Assault Hotlines 518-346-2266 1-800-656-HOPE (1-800-656-4673) https://ohl.rainn.org/online/ Online chat hotline, available 24 hours, 7 days Veterans Crisis Hotlines 1-877-Vet2Vet (1-877-838-2838) 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255), press 1 Text to 838255 LGBTQ Youth Crisis Hotline The Trevor Lifeline: 1-866-4-U-TREVOR (1-866-488-7386) CDC-INFO (Formerly known as the CDC National STD and AIDS Hotline) 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636) Substance Abuse Treatment Referral Hotline 1-800-662-HELP (1-800-662-4357) 14
If you are feeling stressed and would like to talk with someone on the Schenectady County Community Campus, make a Check-In Appointment by calling 518-381-1365. 15 EW/ 12/19/13