Mental Health Resources In Jefferson County
Mental Health Resources in Jefferson County Updated May 2005
Prepared by Mental Health Association in Jefferson County, Inc.
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1. ABUSE: Victims Assistance Center of Jefferson County, Inc. 120 Arcade Street Watertown, NY 13601 782-1823 Hours:
M-F 9:00 - 4:30 Crisis Hotline: 782-1855 or 1-866-782-1855
Hours: 24/7 Services Offered: counseling, crisis intervention, shelter for abuse victims, & support services.
No fee.
2. AIDS: AIDS Community Resources 165 Mechanic Street Watertown, NY 13601 785-8222 Hours:
M-F 9-5
Services Offered: counseling, education, screening, information & referral, case management, medical treatment
& support groups. No fee.
3. AMBULANCE: Guilfoyle Ambulance Service PO Box 88, 438 Newell Street Watertown, NY 13601 788-4140 Hours:
24 Hrs/ 7 Days Services Offered: Transportation to hospital emergency rooms & other medical facilities, emergency medical
support, rescue services during disasters, & invalid coach services. Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance (complimentary
billing to the insurance company), self pay.
4. CHILDREN'S HEALTH CARE: North Country Children's Clinic 238 Arsenal Street, Watertown, NY
13601 782-6400 Hours: M - F 8:00 - 7: 00 Sat & Sun Hrs available
www.childrens-clinic.org Services Offered: Physical check ups, immunizations, diagnosis & treatment, health education, referral, Infant Health
Assessment Program ( for developmental delays), early intervention for children with developmental delays, counseling, psychologist
available. Affiliated with Samaritan Medical Center. Medicaid, Medicare, Tri-Care Standard, Child Health Plus, Blue Cross/Blue
Shield, Pumco, Upstate, self pay, sliding fee scale (for dental only).
5. COUNSELING: Children's Home of Jefferson County 1704 State Street, Watertown, NY 13601 788-7430 Hours:
M-F 8:00-4:00
www.NNYChildrensHome.com
Services Offered: Care for children 10 to 17, and their families. Emergency Placement Program, Emergency Care Program,
30/60 Day Diagnostic Program, Residential/Long Term Care Program, Clinical Services Program, Recreation Program, Education
Program, Foster Care Program, Prevention Program, Non-Secure Detention Program, Aftercare Program. Call for fee information. Adult
and Child Case Management Services 161 Clinton Street, Watertown, NY 13601 779-1507 Hours: M-F 9:00 - 5:00 Services
Offered: Adult & Child case management for mental health consumers. No fee.
6. Family Counseling Service of Jefferson County, Inc. 120 Washington Street, Suite SW (HSBC
Bldg.), Watertown, NY 13601 782-4483 Hours: M - TH 9:00 - 8:00, F 9:00 - 5:00
www.fcsnny.org
Services Offered: Counseling and support, information & referral, & sexual abuse intervention dealing with victims,
families, and perpetrators. Most private insurance accepted, Medicare, self pay (sliding fee scale).
7. Hospice of Jefferson County, BEACON Program 425 Washington Street, Watertown, NY 13601 788-7323 Hours:
M-F 8:00 -4:30
www.jeffhospice.org
Services Offered: Bereavement support groups for families and children. Hospice also provides nurses, social workers,
volunteers, bereavement staff, and pastoral care who assist people to stay in their homes or the homes of loved ones. No fee.
8. Jefferson Rehabilitation Center P.O. Box 41, Gaffney Drive, Watertown, NY 13601 788-2730 Hours:
Main Site-12:45-3:30; Workshop-11:30-12:30 & 1:15-3:00; Day-Hab, Annex - 9:45-12:30
www.jeffrehabcenter.org
Services Offered: Must be enrolled at JRC. Counseling, psychiatrist and psychologist available for families & children.
Affiliated with Samaritan Medical Center and Ogdensburg Mental Health. Private insurance, self pay, Medicaid.
9. CRISIS INTERVENTION: Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Ogdensburg: 812 State Street,
Watertown, NY 13601 788-4330 Hours: M - TH 8:30 - 12, 1 - 4:40, F 8:30 - 12:00 Services Offered: Crisis intervention,
support & counseling, information & referral. Self pay, sliding fee scale, no fee.
10 DISABILITY SERVICES: Northern Regional Center for Independent Living 165 Mechanic Street,
Watertown, NY 13601 785-8703 Hours: M - F 9 -5
www.nrcil.net
Services Offered: Advocacy, system advocacy, benefits information, referrals and information of resources, loan closet,
Family Support Services, AIDS in Prison Program, resource area, architectural accessibility consult, peer counseling, support
groups and respite program. For adults, families & children. No fee.
11. EDUCATION: Literacy of Northern
New York 120 Washington Street, Watertown,
NY 13601 782-4270 Hours: By appointment.
Services Offered: Improvement of reading & writing skills, English as a second language, & job training skills.
No fee.
12. EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE : American Red Cross 307 North Hamilton Street, Watertown, NY 13601 782-4410 Hours:
M - F 9:00 - 5:00 Emergency Services 24 Hrs/Day
www.redcrossnny.com Services Offered: No fee. First aid, shelter, food, clothing & financial assistance
13. FINANCIAL & HEALTH INSURANCE ASSISTANCE: Jefferson County Department of Social Services 250
Arsenal Street, Watertown, NY 13601 782-9030 Hours: M- F 9:00 - 5:00
www.co.jefferson.ny.us/jefflive.nsf/socialse
Services Offered: Public assistance, food stamps, emergency funds, housing for homeless, Prenatal Care Assistance Program
(PCAP) or low-income women, Child Health Plus, Family Health Plus. No fee (some programs now have a fee).
14. FOOD ASSISTANCE: Community Action Planning Council of Jefferson County (CAPC) 518 Davidson Street,
Watertown, NY 13601 782-4900 Hours M - F 8:00 - 5:00
www.capcjcorg.verizonsupersite.com
Services Offered: Food banks/pantries, WIC Supplemental Feeding Program for those qualifying, Head Start Program, Family
Center, Housing & Energy Services, Restore - provides home repairs for persons over 60 years of age for emergency conditions
that would impose immediate threat to the health or safety of the household, Homeless intervention, Tax Counseling, Fair Housing
Office, Senior Meals, Family Development Credentialing, Child Care Food Program for Family Day Care Providers, weatherization
program. No fee.
15. Watertown Urban Mission 247 Factory Street, Watertown, NY 13601 782-8440 Hours: M-F
9:00-4:00
www.geocities.com\watwnurbanmiss. Services Offered: Food pantry, homeless assistance, transportation, critical needs voucher for gas, bus, moving jobs
done for low income, clothing, prescriptions, transportation, infant formula, Impossible Dream Thrift Store. No fee.
16. FOSTER CARE SERVICES:
House of the Good Shepherd Partridgeberry Office Park 26495 NYS Route
3, Watertown, NY 13601 782-8064 Hours: M-F 9:00-5:00 or by special appointment
www.hgs-utica.com
Services Offered: Not for general public, only foster care. Therapy for families & children. Paid by Foster Care-state.
17. HEALTH SERVICES: Jefferson County Public Health Service 531 Meade Street, Watertown, NY 13601 786-3730 Hours:
Hours: M - F 8:30 - 4:30
www.co.jefferson.ny.us
Services Offered: Shots and counseling for in-house clients, aged, disabled, families, children, screening, diagnosis,
treatment, & follow up, information, referral, & counseling for sexually transmitted diseases, clinic services, Physically
Handicapped Children's Program, Prenatal Care Assistance Program, Child Find Program, Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention
Program, Rabies Program, West Nile Virus, Long Term Health care Program, Healthy Steps, Tobacco Prevention & Cessation.
Affiliated with Samaritan Medical Center. Insurance, self pay, Medicaid, Medicare, and no fee for certain services.
18. Carthage Area Hospital1001 West Street, Carthage, NY 13619 493-1000 Hours:
24/7
www.cathagehospital.com
Services Offered: Emergency room with medical inpatient services. Specialized health care programs include: Women's Health,
Cardiology, Urology, & Rehabilitation. Several languages spoken. Insurance, self pay, Medicaid.
19. HOUSING ASSISTANCE: Lewis County Opportunities, Inc. Housing Assistance Program of Jeff-Lewis
Counties 749 LeRay Street, Watertown, NY 13601 788-0193 Hours: M-F 8:00 - 4:00
www.lewiscountyopportunities.com
Services Offered: Housing location assistance, rental assistance, homeless assistance, housing rehabilitation assistance,
HUD Section 8 rental subsidies, information and referral for Section 8 Clients. No fee.
20. JOB TRAINING/EMPLOYMENT COUNSELING:NYS Office of Vocational & Educational Services for
the Disabled 317 Washington Street, 4`h Floor, Watertown, NY 13601 785-2420 Hours: M-F 8:00 - 5:00
www.vesid.nysed.gov/syracuse/home.html Services Offered: On the job training, vocational training & counseling, basic education skills. These services are
offered to qualifying individuals that have a disability which acts as a barrier to employment. No fee.
21. LEGAL AID: Legal Services of Central New York 44 Public Square, Watertown, NY 13601 788-2072 Hours:
M - F 9:00 - 5:00 Services Offered: Information & referral, and in some cases may offer direct legal assistance. No
fee.
22. MEDICAID: Jefferson County Department of Social Services 250 Arsenal Street, Watertown, NY
13601 782-9030 Hours: M-F 9:00 - 5:00
23. MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES: Jefferson County Community Services 175 Arsenal Street, Watertown,
NY 13601 785-3283 Hours: M-F 9:00-5:00 (July & August 8:30-4:00) Services Offered: Advocacy, Alcohol &
Drug Counseling, Alcohol Intervention, Autism & Development Disabilities, Educational Programs, Learning Disabilities,
Physical Disabilities, Preschool, & Medications. No fee.
24. Mental Health Association in Jefferson County, Inc. 724 State Street Watertown, NY 13601
www.mhajc.org Bridges Clubhouse 788-0970 Hours: M-F 8:30 - 4:00 Evening & Weekend Program: M, TH, & Sat. Services
Offered: Pre-vocational day program for adults recovering from a mental illness. No fee.
Drop-In-Center 788-6733 Hours: M & F 11:30 - 7:00, T, TH, & Sat. : 8:30 - 4:00 Services
Offered: Information & referral, Lending Library, recreation, computer/internet access & instruction, advocacy, support
groups & education for adults, families & children. No fee. Adult Respite Care Program Beeper:
785-6995, for service providers only. Hours: 24/7 Services Offered: Provides temporary housing for mental health consumers
in order that primary care givers may have relief from care responsibilities. Planned or emergency. No fee. Invisible
Children's Program 788-0970 Hours: Varies Services Offered: Provides home based, family centered case
management for parents with a mental illness, and their children who may or may not have a mental illness. No fee.
25. Mercy Center for Behavioral Health & Wellness 218 Stone Street, Watertown, NY 13601 782-7445 Hours:
M-F 8:00-5:00 Services Offered: Outpatient Clinic, therapy & counseling with psychiatrist, psychologist for adults
and children. Several forms of insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, sliding fee scale for self pay.
26. New York State Office of Mental Health State Office Building, Watertown, NY 13601 785-2433 Hours:
By appointment.
27. North Country Transitional Living Services, Inc. 482 City Center Drive, Watertown, NY 13601 782-1777 Hours:
M-F 8:30 - 5:00
www.nctls.org Services Offered: Housing with 24-hour supervision in a Community Residence, Apartment Program, & Adolescent Housing
Program, Community reinvestment funds for those qualifying & in need, Self pay, DSS, no fee for some services. Mobile
Crisis Response Services 782-2327 Hours: 24/7 Services Offered: Crisis intervention and stabilization
services & information and referral. No fee.
28. Samaritan Family Health Center 1575 Washington Street, Watertown, NY 13601 779-5060 Hours:
M-F 8:00-5:00
www.samaritanhealth.com Services Offered: Counselor, psychiatrist, information on AIDS, child health care, crisis intervention, family planning,
reproductive health, nutrition & sexually transmitted diseases. Private insurance, self pay, Medicaid, Medicare.
29. Samaritan Medical Center 830 Washington Street, Watertown, NY 13601 785-4000 Hours:
24/7 Services Offered: 287 - bed acute care facility and Regional Referral Center for Northern New York. In addition to
inpatient behavioral health services, the hospital provides a full array of care, including medical /surgical beds, critical
care services, pediatrics, maternity and 24 hour full service, outpatient behavioral health/addictions services and a state-of-the
art emergency department. Specialty services available locally include comprehensive cancer treatment, physical medicine and
rehabilitation, high risk maternity and level II neonatal care, neurosurgery, cardiac rehabilitation, trauma care, cardiac
and pulmonary care and ambulatory surgery.
Samaritan Medical Center Inpatient Mental Health Unit 785-4516 Hours: 24/7 Services Offered:
At Samaritan Medical Center, the inpatient Mental Health Unit offers individualized care in a warm, supportive atmosphere.
A 24-bed acute inpatient unit located on the first floor of the main facility, staff provide services to patients 18 years
and older, who have been diagnosed with acute
psychiatric symptoms. Taking voluntary and involuntary admissions 24 hours per day, seven days per week, IMHU offers
a comprehensive treatment regime including psychosocial groups, one on one counseling and extensive discharge planning.
SMC Outpatient Addictions Services 830 Washington Street, Watertown, NY 13601 779-5060 Services
Offered: Quality, compassionate care for the alcohol/chemically dependent client. Recovery from addiction includes psychological,
emotional, and spiritual care. All treatment is based on individual assessment, which is done by a multidisciplinary treatment
team.
SMC Outpatient Psychiatric Services 830 Washington Street, Watertown, NY 13601 779-5060 Services
Offered: Outpatient psychiatry services available include initial assessment, including development of an individualized psychiatric
treatment plan, referral for special studies, test and consultations as needed, health education regarding diagnosis and the
appropriate use of psychotropic medications, community referrals for appropriate services, prescription renewal 24 hours/
7 days per week, after hours message center with instructions for emergencies and non-emergency access to care. Adult &
Child services available.
30. VA Outpatient Clinic 3 Bridge Street, Carthage, NY 13619 493-4180 Hours: M-F 8:00-5:00 Services
Offered: Not for general public, Must meet income eligibility, & cannot have a dishonorable discharge. Group therapy,
medication management. Counselor & psychiatrists (Dr. Lenz & Dr. Kimball) available. Affiliated with VA Hospital Syracuse.
Most insurance accepted: Tri-Care, Empire, BC/BS, GHI, United Behavioral Health, etc., self pay.
31. Watertown Collaborative Day Treatment Center Harold T. Wiley School, 1351 Washington Street,
Watertown, NY 13601 788-6424 Hours: M-F 8:00-4:30 Services Offered: Emotionally disturbed children in public school,
K-6, ages 5-13. Clinical and special education services, individual, group & family therapy, psychiatric consultation.
No fee.
Counselors & Therapists
32. Marie Ball, Certified Breath Alcohol Professional, Certified Professional Collector Trainer,
Member Drug & Alcohol Testing Industry Association 22740 Murrock Circle, Watertown, NY 13601 782-2727 Hours: 24/7 Services
Offered: Breath alcohol screening and confirmation, substances of abuse collections, policy and procedure development, employee
training, program management, record confidentiality, retention and maintenance-MRD expertise, coordination of Occupational
Medical Services (physical, mandatory testing). Referral to substance abuse professional or employee assistance program. Call
for fee information.
33. Diana Clark,
MS, LMHC Individual
& Family Therapy 200 Washington St.,
Suite 205, Watertown, NY
13601
778-0742 Hours:
M-F, by appointment Services
Offered: Counseling with psychotherapist for adults,
families & children. Referral to area
psychiatrist for medication. Self pay, will provide
receipts for reimbursement to client from insurance.
34. Michelle T. Grybowski, CSW-R, SCSW P.O. Box 557, Clayton, NY 13624 785-0077 Hours:
By appointment Services Offered: Counseling with psychotherapist for adults, families, & children 12 and older. Insurance,
self pay (pay, first), Medicare.
35. Rodger Hicks, Licensed Professional Counselor 253 New Connecticut Road, Theresa, NY 13691
287-3015 Hours: M-F 8:00-6:00 or by appointment Services Offered: Counseling for adults, families, groups. Self pay.
36. Beth Linderman, CSW, MSW 125 Sherman Street, Watertown, NY 13601 785-8880 Hours:
By appointment Services Offered: Counseling for adults, families, and couples. Insurance, Medicare.
37. Ralph K. Marcetlus, CSW 120 Washington Street, Suite 5W, Watertown, NY 13601 782-4483 Hours:
M-F 9:00-5:00 Services Offered: Counseling for adults, families & children. Affiliated with Family Counseling Service
of Jefferson County, Inc. Most Private Insurance Accepted, self pay.
38. Lois Mayette, MSW 205 Paddock Street, Watertown, NY 13601 788-9689 Hours:
M-F 8:00-8:00 Services Offered: Psychotherapist for adults, families & children. Affiliated with Samaritan Medical
Center. Insurance, self pay, Medicaid, Medicare.
39. Joice Mielnik, CSW 120 Washington Street, Suite SW, Watertown, NY 13601 782-4483 Hours:
T 5:00-8:00 Services Offered: Counseling for adults, families & children. Affiliated with Family Counseling Service of
Jefferson County, Inc. Most Private Insurance Accepted, self pay, Medicare.
40. Douglas Ort, M.Div.; ACA member 125 Sherman Street, Watertown, NY 13601 785-5668 Hours:
M/F 1:00-6:00, T/W/TH 9:00-12:00 & 1:00-6:00 Services Offered: Therapist for adults, families, & children. Emphasizes
family systems theory approach. Self pay.
41. Judith L. Pirro L.C.S.W. 716 Washington Street, Watertown, NY 13601 786-2877 Hours:
T/W 9:00-7:00, TH 9:00-6:00, F 9:00-5:00 Services Offered: Therapist for adults and children 15 and older. Specializes
in anxiety disorders, mood disorders, & stress management. Participates with all Blue Cross /Blue Shield plans, Child
Health Plus, Pomco, Empire Valu-options, Tri-Care Prime & Standard, Remsco, other insurances may be able to be billed,
self pay, Medicare.
42. Jeffery Quinlan, CSW-R 208 Salisbury Street, Sandy Creek, NY 13145 387-2321 Hours:
By appointment Services Offered: Counseling for adults, families & children. Insurance, self pay.
43. Deborah W. Schryver, MS 42333 NYS Route 12, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607 686-6094 Hours:
M-F 9:00-5:00, some evenings and Saturdays by appointment Services Offered: Psychotherapy for adults, families & children.
Relationships, career changes, communication, parenting, stress management & personal growth. Insurance, self pay.
44. Roland VanDeusen, CSW 120 Washington Street, Suite SW, Watertown, NY, 13601 782-4483 Hours:
M/T 10:00-8:00, W 9:00-4:00, TH 9:00-6:00 Services Offered: Counseling for adults, families & children. Affiliated
with Family Counseling Service of Jefferson County, Inc. Most Private Insurance Accepted, self pay, Medicare.
45. Betsy Waterman, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist 77 Hadley Road, Sandy Creek, NY 13145 387-3971 Hours:
By appointment Services Offered: Psychological evaluation, alcohol & substance abuse evaluation, approved provider
of DMV evaluations. Insurance, self pay.
46. Dave Weal, CSW 120 Washington Street, Suite 5W, Watertown, NY 13601 782-4483 Hours:
M/T/W 9:00-8:00 Services Offered: Counseling for adults, families & children. Affiliated with Family Counseling Service
of Jefferson County, Inc. Most Private Insurance Accepted, self pay, Medicare.
Doctors
47. Dr. Jeffrey Aronowitz 1304 Washington Street, Watertown, NY 13601 786-0190 Hours: M-F
9:00-5:00 Services Offered: Psychiatrist for adults & children. Insurance, selfpay, Medicare.
48. Dr. Timothy Cook 5699 Washington Street, Watertown, NY 13601 782-4391 Hours: 3:30-5:30,
days vary Services Offered: Pediatric psychologist. Empire, Pomco, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Aetna, GHI, Tri Care Standard,
United Health Care, Medicaid, Child Health Plus, selfpay.
49. Dr. Donald Danser, PhD. Psych. & Associates 531 Washington Street, 2°d Floor,
Watertown, NY 13601 788-3332 Hours: M-TH 8:00-5:00 Services Offered: Therapy, counseling for adults & children
3 years and older. Insurance, self pay, Medicare.
50. Dr. Jean Emery 26 A Empsall Plaza, Watertown, NY 13601 786-7149 Hours:
By appointment Services Offered: Pediatric psychologist for 21 and under. Affiliated with North Country Children's Clinic.
Tri Care Standard, Child Health Plus, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Pumco, JPO -Upstate, selfpay, Medicaid, Medicare.
51. Dr. Stephen Fitzgerald 18564 US Route 11, Watertown, NY 13601 785-9626 Hours:
M/T/TH 10:00-8:00 Services Offered: Psychologist for adults & children, specializing in family and couple therapy.
Insurance, self pay, Medicare.
52. Dr. Sadaqat Khan 1575 Washington Street, Watertown, NY 13601 779-5060 Hours:
M-F 8:00-4:00 Services Offered: Adult psychiatry services available include initial assessment, including development of
an individualized psychiatric treatment plan, psychopharmacological services, referral for special studies, test and consultations
as needed. Most insurance accepted, self pay, Medicaid, Medicare.
53. Dr. William Kimball 1502 Washington Street, Watertown, NY 13601 779-9492 Hours:
Call for appointment Services Offered: Psychologist offering therapy & counseling specializing in anxiety and depression.
Affiliated with Mercy Center for Behavioral Health & Wellness. Most Private Insurance accepted: Tri-Care, Empire, BC/BS,
GHI, United Behavioral Health, etc., selfpay.
54. Dr. Krishnakumar 22178 US Route 11, Watertown, NY 13601 785-9985 Hours: W starting
at 4:30 Services Offered: Psychiatrist for adults and children. Self pay.
55. Dr. Michaels 1575 Washington Street, Watertown, NY 13601 779-5060 Hours: M-F 8:00-4:00 Services
Offered: Psychiatrist for adults. Affiliated with Samaritan Medical Center. Most Private Insurance Accepted, self pay, Medicaid.
56. Dr. Muhammad U. Saleem West State Street, Carthage, NY 13619 782-4567 Hours: By
appointment Services Offered: Psychiatrist for adults & children 15/16 years and older. Affiliated with Claxton-Hepburn,
Ogdensburg, St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center. Insurance, self pay, Medicaid, Medicare.
57. Dr. Maritza Santana 1575 Washington Street, Watertown, NY 13601 779-5060 Hours: M -
F 8:00 - 4:00 Services Offered: Adult psychiatry services available to include initial assessment, including development
of an individualized psychiatric treatment plan, psychopharmacological services, referral for special studies, tests and consultations
as needed. Most insurance accepted, self pay, Medicaid, Medicare.
58. Dr. Kenneth Garcia 830 Washington Street, Watertown, NY 13601 786-4955 Hours:
May Vary Services Offered: Inpatient psychiatry services available include initial assessment, including development of
an individualized psychiatric treatment plan, psychopharmacological services, referral for special studies, tests and consultations
as needed. Most insurance accepted, self pay, Medicaid, Medicare.
59. Dr. A. Saba Abaci 1575 Washington Street, Watertown, NY 13601 779-5060 Hours: M - F
8:00 - 4:00 Services Offered: Child psychiatry services available include initial assessment, including development of
an individualized psychiatric treatment plan, psychopharmacological services, referral for special studies, tests and consultations
as needed. Most insurance accepted, self pay, Medicaid, Medicare.
60. MILITARY SERVICES: Army Behavioral Health Fort Drum Military Base, P4330 Conway
Road, Fort Drum, NY 13602 772-4069 Hours: M-F 7:30 - 5:00 Services Offered: Counseling for military &
their families. No fee.
61 Fort Drum Community Mental Health Center Building T-28, Fort Drum, NY 13602 772-6890 Hours:
M-F 7:30 - 4:00 Services Offered: Active duty personnel only. Marriage counseling, individual & group therapy, couple
therapy, child and adolescent evaluations, emergency crisis interventions. No fee.
62. PARENTING: Community Action Planning Council (CAPC)
518 Davidson Street, Watertown,
NY 13601 782-4900 Hours: M-F 8:00 - 5:00 Services Offered: Parenting classes, support groups, counseling, & information.
No fee. www.capcjcorg.verizonsupersite.com
63.Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County 203 North Hamilton Street, Watertown,
New York 13601 788-8450 Hours: M - F 8:30 - 4:30 Services Offered: Parenting Classes starting at birth through teenage
years, Parenting After Separation & Divorce, Smart Steps for Adults & Children in Step Relationships. No Fee.
64 PRENATAL CARE: Planned Parenthood of Northern New York 160 Stone Street, Watertown, NY 13601 782-1818 Hours:
M - F 8:00 - 4:30
www.ppnny.org Services Offered: Medical care during pregnancy, laboratory testing, nutrition guidance, pregnancy education, WIC, prenatal
care assistance program for low-income women, & case management. Sliding fee scale, most insurances accepted.
65. RAPE: Victims Assistance Center of Jefferson County, Inc. 120 Arcade Street,
Watertown, NY 13601 782-1823 Hours: M - F 9:00 - 4:00
www.victims-assistance.com Services Offered: Counseling, client assistance in dealing with court system and other community agencies, support groups,
24 hour hotline, & emergency shelter for battered women & their dependent children. No fee.
66. SUBSTANCE ABUSE: Alcohol & Substance Abuse Council of Jefferson County
The
Marcy Building, 167 Polk Street Suite 320, Watertown, NY 13601 788-4660 Hours: M - F 8:00-5:00
www.jcasac.com Services Offered: Counseling, support groups, information, Prevention Programs, Student Assistance Program, Employee
Assistance Program, Drinking Driver Program, NNY Center for Problem Gambling. Prevention programs, no fee. Student Assistance
Program and Employee Assistance Program, contract basis.
67. CREDO Community Center for the Treatment of Addictions 300 Woolworth Building, Watertown,
NY 13601 782-2207 Hours: M - F 8:00 - 7:00
www.credocommunitycenter.com Services Offered: Medically supervised outpatient clinic offers individual & family services for individuals whose
lives have been negatively impacted by substance abuse. Also counseling, support groups, information, prevention programs,
as well as residential programs. Most insurances accepted, Medicaid, sliding fee scale.
68. Samaritan Medical Center Addiction Services 1575 Washington Street (mailing address-830
Washington Street), Watertown, NY 13601 779-5060 Hours: M-TH 8:00-6:00, F 8:00-5:00 Services Offered: Assessment
and evaluation for substance abuse and addiction, individual counseling, group therapy, anger management, dual diagnosis focus
groups, relapse prevention, treatment services for individuals whose lives are impacted by a person with substance abuse or
dependence issues, support individuals involved in 12-step sobriety groups. For anyone 13 and older. Financial assistance
available, contact provider, some private insurance, selfpay, Medicaid.
69. SELF HELP / SUPPORT GROUPS: AIDS Community Resources 785-8222 Alcohol
& Substance Abuse Council 788-4660 Domestic Violence Support Group 782-1823 Family Counseling
Service of Jefferson County 782-4483 Gay/Lesbian Support Group 785-8222 Hospice of Jefferson County 788-7323 Mental
Health Association in Jefferson County 788-6733 Mercy Center for Behavioral Health & Wellness 782-7445 Northern
Regional Center for Independent Living 785-8703 Sexual Assault Support Group 782-1823
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