About Citizen Advocates – Saranac Lake Behavioral Health Clinic
Citizen Advocates’s Behavioral Health Clinic offers substance use disorder and mental health care in Saranac Lake, New York. Individuals and families can receive high quality outpatient services, regardless of their ability to pay. If you don’t have insurance, you can access financial aid and sliding fee scales for free or low cost treatment.
With a wide array of services and specialized programs, you’ll benefit from comprehensive care that puts your needs first. After thorough assessment and evaluation, their skilled team works with you to create an individualized treatment plan.
Their team is equipped to treat addiction, co-occurring disorders, and developmental and intellectual disabilities. You can access therapy, medication assisted treatment, family support, skill building, and peer support. Among the meds you may receive are naltrexone and buprenorphine to help with your cravings and withdrawals.
Even though they have day programs, there’s around-the-clock support should you have a crisis at any time. This is done through telehealth.
One feature that caught my eye is their smoking cessation services. They provide continuous support with a blended approach of counseling and medication. You’ll benefit from proven therapeutic interventions, like cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and nicotine replacement therapy to quit smoking.
Another standout feature I noticed is their employment assistance programs. You can participate in socialization building, career development, and job training to find a career that works for you. They understand that working on essential aspects of life, such as work, can benefit you in achieving and sustaining recovery.
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Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.
Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.
Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.
Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.
Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.
Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.
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Outpatient 
Medically Assisted Detox Treatments
Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.
A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.
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Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.
Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.
Contact Information
(518) 891-5535 
70 Edgewood Rd
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
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