Behavioral Health Services North

Last Updated:February 19, 2004

Address

159 Margaret Street

Plattsburgh NY 12901
County: Clinton

Contacts

Harry S. Cook
President/CEO

Telephone: (518) 563-8206
Fax: (518) 561-1795 (518) 563-9958
E-Mail: hcook@bhsn.org

Hours of Operation

8:30 A.M - 4:30 P.M. Monday through Friday; variable program hours

Services Provided

Outpatient mental health services; domestic violence, child abuse prevention, senior respite; adult clinic; child/family clinic; adult day program; other specialized programs for target population clients to include vocational training, intensive case management, crisis service, therapeutic foster care, youth development and therapeutic recreation, family support, adult residential. Contact program director for specific information:
Adult Services -Peter Trout- (518-563-8000) - 63 Broad Street
Children's Services - Rick Oertel - (518-561-1767) - 5 LaTour Avenue
Social Support Services - Henry Goldenberg - (518-563-8206) - 159 Margaret Street

Consultation, training and community education for community groups and organizations.

An Agency of the United Way of Clinton and Essex Counties, Inc.

Service Eligibility

Adult and children's mental health services focus on Clinton County; serves individuals of all ages, birth through elder care. No one refused service due to inability to pay.

Referral Procedure

Contact any of the people noted in Services

Fee Schedule

Sliding
Comments: Variable by program and service with sliding fee schedule based on combined income and number of dependents.

Volunteer Opportunities

Office, program and support activities, student internships

Additional Information

Variable program hours; provides a wide range of services to emotionally disturbed children and their families; seriously mentally ill adults; (brochures available from agency). Children and families at-risk for child abuse, at-risk youth, domestic violence victims and senior respite services.