Citizen Advocates
70 Edgewood Rd Saranac Lake, NY 12983
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About Citizen Advocates
Citizen Advocates is an outpatient addiction treatment and behavioral health clinic in Saranac Lake, New York located in the Adirondack region.
The clinic offers outpatient substance use and mental health care with a whole client approach that includes counseling and medicatio -assisted treatment, peer support, and care coordination.
I noted that clients consistently praise the compassionate and nonjudgmental counselors who listen, validate feelings, and provide genuine support.
What kinds of addiction treatment does Citizen Advocates offer?
The Saranac Lake clinic provides outpatient substance use and mental health treatment including counseling and group therapy, peer support, and medication assisted treatment.
Services also include substance use disorder evaluations and EMDR therapy, case management, and recovery planning. I found after hours urgent needs are routed to the Malone Behavioral Health Campus for 24 hour crisis care.
Who can get help here?
The clinic serves adults and youth facing mental health and substance use challenges and was among the first in New York certified to treat co-occurring conditions.
Additional specialty services include gambling recovery and smoking cessation, impaired driving assessment, and peer recovery support.
Do you take insurance or self-pay?
The clinic accepts most plans, including Medicaid, Medicare, CHIP, TRICARE, and self pay. No one is denied services due to inability to pay and a sliding fee scale and financial aid are available for uninsured or underinsured patients.
Addiction Treatment Programs
Adult Program
A quality adult program in New York provides a combination of medical, mental, and emotional support to treat the whole individual. Various methods are used to help adults achieve and maintain sobriety.Drug Rehab
When you choose drug rehab in New York, you’ll participate in a variety of treatments that are designed to help you live a drug-free lifestyle. Common methods of treatment include group, individual, and family counseling, medication management, nutrition, exercise, and management of co-occurring mental health disorders.Levels of Care
Detox & MAT
The first step toward a drug-free future is detox in New York. This is the process of slowly and safely riddin...g your body of all addictive substances, while under 24/7 supervision by professionals.Outpatient Rehab
For those who require accountability but less intensive oversight, outpatient rehab in New York is a good opti...on. During this treatment, you meet regularly with a counselor and attend support group meetings, for accountability and encouragement. This may last for a few weeks or months, based on your recovery journey.Dual Diagnosis & Mental Health
Mental health disorders that co-occur with substance abuse disorders often cause relapse. For successful recov...ery, both disorders must be treated, with dual diagnosis treatment in New York. Common methods include cognitive-behavioral therapy, medication management, and counseling.Insurance
Financial Aid
If you require assistance with paying for alcohol and drug rehab in New York, you may be eligible for financia...l aid. Financial assistance options include grants, scholarships, non-profit programs, personal funding, and health insurance programs to help you manage the expense of substance abuse treatment.
Medicaid Accepted
You may be eligible for Medicaid coverage to help pay for alcohol and drug rehab in New York. Medicaid coverag...e may vary, but it may cover the cost of detox, inpatient rehab, and other levels of care.
Medicare Accepted
If you have Medicaid, you may have coverage options available to assist with the cost of alcohol and drug reha...b in New York. The amount of coverage will depend on many things, including whether you are seeking inpatient or outpatient treatment for substance abuse.
TRICARE
Administered by the Department of Defense, TRICARE offers comprehensive military health insurance plans for ac...tive and retired military members and their families. Similar to PPO programs offered by private insurance companies, TRICARE covers multiple levels of care for addiction treatment, including detox, inpatient rehab, and outpatient services.
Self-Pay Options
You have the option to pay for alcohol and drug rehab treatment out-of-pocket in New York, known as self-pay o...r private pay. This gives you control over the cost of your recovery journey and access to all levels of care, including detox, inpatient rehab, and more.Contact Citizen Advocates
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