Citizen Advocates – Saranac Lake Behavioral Health Clinic

A hub for outdoor recreation, Saranac Lake, New York features Citizen Advocates – Saranac Lake Behavioral Health Clinic. Since 1975, they’ve provided addiction, mental health and developmental and intellectual disability services for adults, youth and families. You can access comprehensive outpatient care with multiple specialized programs to meet you where you are in recovery.

Outpatient care gives you the flexibility to live at home and attend treatment. Their programs provide the added convenience of transportation and virtual services. You’ll benefit from a personalized treatment plan to reach your recovery goals. Mental health and substance abuse therapy, peer support, medication assisted treatment (MAT), family services, 24/7 crisis care and more are available.

What stands out most to me is their skill building services. They recognize that sobriety is just one factor in sustained recovery. You can access life skills, job training and other career development services to secure employment after treatment. That way you can improve essential life aspects to become self-sufficient and advance in your journey.

I also think their impaired driving program is great. You can participate in screenings, assessments and treatment to reinstate your driving privileges. You’ll benefit from understanding whether you have a substance use disorder and receiving the support to work through your challenges.

Another standout feature that caught my eye was their smoking cessation services. They provide counseling and nicotine replacement therapy to quit smoking. You can access an integrated approach with proven interventions like cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing. Their facility is also tobacco-free so you won’t be surrounded by triggers when you attend treatment.

Other notable features include gambling addiction treatment, physical health programs and peer community clubs.