Suicide Hotline Information
for
Depression, Anxiety and Eating Disorders
Thank you for visiting our website!
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| BHSN
has emerged as the leader in behavioral health services in the
northernmost area of New York State bordering Canada and
Vermont. Located along the shores of Lake Champlain, BHSN
has over 14 sites which comprise its 25 programs and
administrative facility. |
Where
Is
BHSN?
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Our
administrative offices are located in the City of Plattsburgh.
Clients
live or are seen at various locations which meet their needs
throughout the tri-county area of Clinton,
Essex and Franklin counties in northeastern New York State.. |
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Why Is
BHSN? |
Our VISION
is to become the leader in behavioral healthcare by meeting the
challenges of building a vital and healthy
community through expert, innovative & compassionate services.
Our MISSION is to strengthen
individuals, families and community life by delivering a
behavioral health care and human service system that provides an
integrated continuum of essential, responsive, and cost-effective
services. Our VALUES
are:
- People
- Empowerment
- Service to Our Community
- Pursuit of Excellence
- Superior Quality Services
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| Who is the Staff?
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BHSN utilizes a wide
range of treatment staff including Psychiatrists, Ph.D.
Psychologists, Masters-prepared Clinical Social Workers and
Counselors, Nurse Practitioners, and Bachelors-prepared staff in a variety of human
service fields.
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| Where do referrals come from?
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BHSN accepts referrals from hospitals, other human service
agencies, primary and specialty physicians, clergy, the criminal
justice system and self referrals.
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| What are the Cost of Services?
What are the
Telephone Numbers for the various programs at BHSN?
Are the clinic and
residential programs licensed? |
BHSN accepts payments from Medicaid, Medicare, third party
private insurance, and self pay. Some programs are offered at no
cost to the client.
Click here to see a listing of the
various phone numbers in which you might be interested. Click
the link to your left COMMENTS to make an email inquiry.
Yes.
Detailed
information about licensed inpatient, outpatient and residential
mental health programs in New York State, is now available online at
the OMH website,
www.omh.state.ny.us/omhweb/licensing. As New York's public
mental health authority, OMH sets standards for the quality and
adequacy of facilities and programs that provide treatment services
to New Yorkers with a mental illness. Visitors to the web site
can search for licensed mental health programs by county, or use
an advanced search to search by program type, program name, city
and/or zip code. Search results display a program's name, address
and phone numbers, as well as the program type and capacity, the age group(s) of individuals served, and the duration and status of the
most recent license. |
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