150 Years of Service

About BHSN

BHSN is a trusted non-profit community behavioral and mental health provider. Our work began in the North Country in 1874, and we have since expanded our care and support to the Capital Region.

Our Mission

Behavioral Health Services North (BHSN) is committed to strengthening 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.

We partner with individuals and communities to promote healing, recovery, and wellness through compassionate, evidence-based behavioral health care that honors the dignity and potential of every person we serve.

Our Vision

To be the behavioral health provider of choice—recognized nationally for clinical excellence, balanced care delivery, and compassionate service—where the people we serve, their families, and our employees alike find safety, belonging, and purpose.

Health Now Medical High EPO Plan

Health Now Medical Low EPO Plan

Health Now HDEPO HSA Medical Plan

Nurse Line For All Medical Health Now Enrollees

Teladoc For All Medical Health Now Enrollees

Health Savings Account - Tied To HDEPO Medical

Dental- High And Low Plan Guardian

Vision- Guardian- Davis Vision Or VSP Vision

Life Insurance

Voluntary Short Term And Long-Term Disability

Specified Disease (Critical Illness)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Dependent Care Account (DCA)

Canarx- Free Prescription Delivery

401(K) With Matching Potential Of 3%

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Our Core Values

At the foundation of our organization stand two core values—Integrity and Connection. These values define not only how we operate but who we aspire to be.

We lead with Integrity, choosing honesty, transparency, and accountability in every action. Integrity ensures that our decisions align with our mission and that we remain steadfast in doing what is right for
the people we serve, our staff, and our communities. It is through integrity that trust is built, credibility is sustained, and excellence can flourish.

We thrive through Connection, believing that relationships are the cornerstone of healing and growth. Connection means valuing every individual’s voice and experience, fostering belonging within our teams and with those we serve, and ensuring that compassion and empathy guide our work.

From these values, we draw the strength to achieve Excellence, Innovation, and Purpose.

Excellence

Continually striving to deliver the highest quality of care and service.

Innovation

Embracing new ideas and technologies that enhance lives and improve outcomes.

Purpose

Aligning our daily work with the deeper mission to bring hope, healing, and possibility to every person and community we touch.

Together, Integrity and Connection sustain our commitment to Excellence, Innovation, and Purpose, creating a culture where people feel valued, supported, and inspired to make a difference.

Our Story

Founded in 1874 by Margaret Platt, our organization began as a home for orphans and abandoned children—providing safety, care, and hope to the most vulnerable in our community. Over the decades, the home grew and evolved into the Northern New York Center, expanding services in response to the needs of the region. Over time, that growth gave rise to Behavioral Health Services North, Inc. (BHSN).

BHSN has emerged as a leader in behavioral health services, bringing treatment, rehabilitation and support to individuals and families in our community. Located along the shores of Lake Champlain and in Queensbury, NY, BHSN provides care and connection across the North Country and Capital Region. Throughout this growth, our talented and professional team remains committed to our roots: delivering compassionate, community-centered care.