About us
In Saratoga Springs, New York, the Saratoga County Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services helps people with mental illness and drug use disorders in a wide range of outpatient settings. The goal of their programs is to help people live full lives in the society. People of all ages can get help at the center, no matter their gender, race, or sexual orientation. Outpatient treatment, crisis assistance in an emergency, and counseling for individuals, families, and groups are all services. There are also specialized programs for teens and people with serious and long-lasting mental illness, as well as programs for kids with emotional and behavioral problems.
The center offers a variety of treatment methods, such as teaching and managing medications, helping people with their symptoms, helping them find work, and offering both group and one-on-one therapy. As part of its all-around approach to care, the hospital also puts a lot of emphasis on educating and helping families. Notably, the center runs the Single Point of Access (SPOA) for both teens and adults, which makes it easier for people who are at high risk to get the services they need. These targeted programs make sure that clients get care that is organized, on time, and fits their specific needs.
Insurance
Private Insurance
- Aetna
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association
- Cigna
- Humana
- UnitedHealth Group
Payment Options
- Cash or self-payment
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
- Private health insurance
- Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)
- Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs
- Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
- Payment assistance (check with facility for details)
- Self-pay options
Addiction Resource Score
Scoring is assigned by a proprietary system which helps surface key metrics that determine quality. The 10-point scale factors in categories such as operations, customer satisfaction, and trust metrics.
9.2
Out of 10
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Treatment
Treatment Options
- Screening for tobacco use
- Comprehensive mental health assessment
- Comprehensive substance use assessment
- Screening for mental disorders
- Screening for substance use
Conditions Treated
- Alcoholism
- Mental health treatment
- Substance use treatment
- Co-occurring Disorders
Levels of Care
- Outpatient
- Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment
- Regular outpatient treatment
- Aftercare
Treatment Modalities
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
- Substance use disorder counseling
- Trauma-related counseling
- Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
- Group counseling
- Family counseling
- Intervention Services
- Motivational interviewing
- Anger management
- Relapse prevention
- Individual psychotherapy
Care Type
- Dual Diagnosis
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Facility Operation
- Local, county, or community government
- Private for-profit organization
Screening
- Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing
- Drug or alcohol urine screening
- Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing
Ancillary Services
- Mental health services
Opioid Treatment
- Relapse prevention with naltrexone
- Buprenorphine used in Treatment
- Naltrexone used in Treatment
- Prescribes buprenorphine
- Prescribes naltrexone
Transitional Recovery Services
- Mentoring/peer support
- Discharge Planning
- Naloxone and overdose education
- Recovery coach
- Individualized Treatment
Age Groups Accepted
- Adults
- Seniors
- Young adults
Gender Accepted
- Female
- Male
Smoking or Vaping
- Smoking permitted in designated area
- Vaping permitted in designated area
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