Behavioral Health Services North -- Early Advantages

Last Updated:February 19, 2004

Address

Suite 201,159 Margaret Street

Plattsburgh NY 12901
County: Clinton

Contacts

  1. Judy Russell
    Program Director
  2. Sandy Peryer
    Program Manager
Telephone: (518) 563-8206
Fax: (518) 639-9958
E-Mail: jrussell@bhsn.org

Hours of Operation

9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday; evenings on call, as needed; 24 hour on call for emergencies and crisis intervention

Services Provided

In-Home program promoting healthy families; staff members serve as caring friends to first time parents. Child abuse prevention, visiting friend for the family, positive role model for parenting, family activities, crisis intervention, advocacy/liaisons for family. Transportation furnished for some activities.

Early Advantages is part of the New York State Home Visiting Program.

Service Eligibility

First time parents of newborns residing in Clinton County.

Referral Procedure

Call Sandy Peryer; referral from other agencies such as Social Services, schools, mental health clinics, etc.; self referral

Fee Schedule

None
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Volunteer Opportunities

None

Additional Information

Categories

Category 1: Family Support Services
Category 2: Parent Support Services
Category 3: Infant Play Groups
Category 4: