Rensselaer County Mental Health
1600 7th Avenue
Troy, NY 12180

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)
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
Insurance
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