Rensselaer County Mental Health

1600 7th Avenue
Troy, NY 12180

Troy, New York

518-270-2800

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About Rensselaer County Mental Health

The Rensselaer County Department of Mental Health offers various programs for children and adults in the Troy, New York, area. They’re sandwiched between the Hudson River and Prospect Park.

They accept many health insurance plans including insurance with mental health services managed by an in network company. This facility is in a municipal office building with free onsite parking. You can access this building from the 87 and 286 bus routes.

I like that their services focus on promoting resilience and recovery in mental health for kids up to seniors. Their wide scope of services range from outreach and support for seniors over 60, substance abuse prevention services, certified recovery peer advocates, and single point of access for mental health specialized housing.

I'm impressed by the fact that all of their programs have a 24-hour on-call capacity. You can speak to professional staff to get immediate support in urgent situations.

Their Troy clinic houses an outpatient clinic for child and adolescent services. A parent or guardian must set up the initial appointment for a child. You’ll have a brief over-the-phone assessment to help staff understand what services would be best for your child’s needs. If this clinic is a good fit, your child will come for a comprehensive assessment with a mental health counselor or licensed social worker. From there, clinicians will develop a personalized treatment plan for your kids’ needs. They also run several school based satellite operations.

Best of all, they offer a single point of access for all children’s services. They’ll even coordinate non-Medicaid care for clients.

Addiction Treatment Programs

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Teen & Adolescent Program

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive behavioral therapy in New York emphasizes how thoughts affect mood. It is a goal-oriented method that teaches participants how to address dysfunctional thoughts and underlying beliefs that can lead to substance abuse and addiction.

Teen & Adolescent Program

While at a young adult program in New York, young people can participate in activities and therapy sessions that cater to their age bracket. They can also form relationships with other young adults for mutual support.

Levels of Care

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.

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.

Private Insurance

If you have private insurance, you may be able to use it to help pay for alcohol and drug rehab in New York. T...he amount covered will depend on your policy and whether the treatment center is in-network or out-of-network. You may be left with some costs like a co-payment, or co-insurance. Check with your insurer for more information.

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.

Sliding Scale Payment

If you need help covering the cost of alcohol or drug rehab in New York but cannot pay the full amount, a slid...ing scale payment plan may be an option for you. This allows you to access all levels of care, including detox, inpatient rehab, and more. To qualify for this treatment discount, you must complete an application and provide supporting financial documentation.