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.

• Medicaid
• Private insurance
• Self-pay options
• Financial aid
• Medicare
• Military Insurance

Outpatient

Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.

Medically Assisted Detox

Medical detox involves weaning your body off of addictive substances in a medically supervised environment. If you've become dependent on alcohol and/or drugs, quitting on your own can be uncomfortable and even dangerous. In medically assisted detox, a team of licensed medical professionals will help manage potential withdrawal symptoms, ensuring that you're as safe and comfortable as possible. This process typically takes about 5-7 days, although the length will depend on your individual needs.

Adolescence program

Adult program

Hearing impaired program

Program for men

Program for women

Young adult program