St. Joseph’s Addiction Treatment and Recovery Centers – Saranac Lake, New York

Payment Options

• Cash or self-payment
• Medicaid
• State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
• Private health insurance
• Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs
• IHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds
• Monthly
• Medicare
• Financial aid
• Self-pay options
• Sliding scale payment assistance

St. Joseph’s Addiction Treatment & Recovery Centers is a comprehensive inpatient center for those with drug use problems, and it is situated in the tranquil environment of Saranac Lake, New York. With 67 beds, this coed program offers individualized treatment regimens that accommodate stays of up to 90 days, according upon the specific requirements of each client. St. Joseph’s provides care for those with a mix of drug use problems and mental health illnesses, specializing in the treatment of addiction and dual diagnosis.

St. Joseph’s therapy strategy is notable for its trauma-focused care, which acknowledges the significant effects trauma may have on a person’s psychological, social, biological, and neurological development. Through the implementation of trauma-informed therapy approaches, the center gives clients the ability to take back control of their lives and behaviors. By addressing the underlying causes of addiction, this method seeks to promote a more comprehensive healing process.

A wide variety of treatments are offered by St. Joseph’s inpatient program, including self-help groups, medication-assisted therapy (MAT), individual and group counseling, and psychiatric care for those with co-occurring mental health concerns. Clients may also take part in speciality groups, which include women-only programs, mindfulness-based relapse prevention, yoga, fitness courses, and anger management. Additionally, the hospital provides GED instruction, assisting patients in pursuing both academic and personal development as they heal.

Although some guests feel that the facility’s accommodations need updating, the center’s serene mountain setting and breathtaking vistas provide a tranquil atmosphere that encourages introspection and healing. Incorporating this serene environment into therapy, St. Joseph’s encourages patients to make connections with the natural world as a step toward their healing.

St. Joseph’s treatment approach promotes substantial personal transformation while deeply respecting each person’s intrinsic dignity. It does this by fusing evidence-based behavioral therapies with a spiritual concept of rehabilitation. The facility is dedicated to helping patients at every stage of their road to recovery.

St. Joseph’s provides a comprehensive range of services across five counties in New York State, in addition to inpatient treatment. In order to guarantee long-lasting healing for people, these services include specialized care for veterans, an extensive family program, outpatient therapy, an Open Access Center, residential care for adolescents, aftercare assistance, and supportive housing.

At St. Joseph’s, the length of a patient’s stay is decided by their medical need, guaranteeing that every patient gets the finest treatment possible for their particular circumstances. The facility’s dedication to providing high-quality treatment is shown by its CARF accreditation and licensure from the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS). Additionally, St. Joseph’s is accredited by SAMHSA, demonstrating that it meets federal guidelines for mental health and drug misuse treatment.

St. Joseph’s Addiction Treatment & Recovery Centers offers a secure, encouraging atmosphere for people to heal, rehabilitate, and start anew as a trauma-informed community.

Treatment Options

The facility offers multiple levels of care, such as:

• Housing services
• Discharge Planning
• Employment counseling or training
• Self-help groups
• Naloxone and overdose education
• Outcome follow-up after discharge

The center treats the following addictions and co-occurring disorders:

• Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
• Veterans
• Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients
• Pregnant/postpartum women
• Clients who have experienced trauma
• Clients who have experienced sexual abuse
• Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence
• Screening for tobacco use
• Comprehensive mental health assessment
• Comprehensive substance use assessment
• Interim services for clients
• Screening for mental disorders
• Screening for substance use
• Complete medical history/physical exam

Treatment Modalities

• Cognitive behavioral therapy
• Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
• Substance use disorder counseling
• Trauma-related counseling
• Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
• Treatment for gambling disorder
• Group counseling
• Family counseling
• Marital/couples counseling
• Intervention Services
• Contingency management/motivational incentives
• Motivational interviewing
• Anger management
• Relapse prevention
• Holistic Treatment
• Individual psychotherapy
• Creative Arts Therapy

Conditions Treated

• Alcoholism
• Mental health treatment
• Substance use treatment
• Co-occurring Disorders
• Opioid Treatement

Levels Of Care

• Hospital inpatient treatment
• Short-term residential
• Long-term residential
• Aftercare
• Halfway house
• Detoxification
• Hospital inpatient detoxification

License and Accreditation

• Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
• Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
• SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP)
• State department of health

Ancillary Services

• Case management service
• Early intervention for HIV
• Mental health services
• Social skills development
• Transportation assistance