Health & Counseling

This North Country Chapter of the American Red Cross helps provide relief for disaster victims, health and safety training, support for members of the military and a safe and stable blood supply to people in the surrounding counties. The Red Cross will provide immediate care - usually first 3 days for individuals who have experienced a disaster; home fire, flood. They will provide and install smoke alarms for anyone who requests them. You do not need a state issued ID in order to obtain resources. Office Hours: 9:00am- 4:30pm Disaster Response: 24/7

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problems and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. We are self-supporting through our own contributions. No insurance required. No fees or dues. Information regarding meetings can be found on the websites or by calling the phone number specific to your area (both listed below).

Canton Potsdam Hospital Rehabilitation for Addiction is the only hospital-based detoxification service north of the New York State Thruway and have seven beds which can accommodate patients. Detox services are geared toward five-day methadone taper. Patients/clients may be self-referred or referred by a provider. Patients/clients must meet stringent criteria for admission. Behavioral Health Service provides outpatient chemical dependency evaluations, intensive outpatient programming (three hours, three days per week), chemical dependency groups, as well as inpatient chemical dependency rehabilitation, and outpatient psychiatric counseling and/or medical management. These services are available to those who may not meet the criteria for inpatient detox or for whom an inpatient stay is not appropriate. Assessment of a client's needs is individualized and based on many factors; decisions are made based on space available, whether or not a patient/client is in significant withdrawal, or whether a patient/client has a current use requiring a medically monitored or supervised withdrawal. All counselors and medical providers are certified and experienced in treating addictions.

Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center is a private, not-for-profit, 130-bed community hospital and regional referral center. Claxton-Hepburn includes 67 acute-care beds, a 10-bed intensive care unit, a 10-bed birthing center, a 28-bed mental health center and a 15-bed acute rehabilitation unit. Claxton-Heburn Medical Center is open 24/7.

The Community Health Center for Northern New York states that their mission," is to provide comprehensive accessible health and human services to all residents across the communities of Northern New York, and to offer services to people of all income levels with a special commitment to low income, medically underserved individuals, and people with disabilities." Hours: Monday & Friday from 7:30am to 4:30pm, Tuesday & Wednesday from 7:30am to 8:00pm, and Thursday from 7:30am to 6:00pm.

The Community Health Center for Northern New York states that their mission," is to provide comprehensive accessible health and human services to all residents across the communities of Northern New York, and to offer services to people of all income levels with a special commitment to low income, medically underserved individuals, and people with disabilities." Monday - Tuesday - 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, Wednesday - Friday - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Credo's Outpatient Chemical Dependency Services provide a full range of confidential counseling services in Jefferson County and Lewis County. The goal of the multidisciplinary treatment team is to provide the highest level of care using a person centered approach.

Gouverneur Hospital's mission "is to provide skilled, compassionate, cost-effective care that promotes wellness and meets the community's healthcare needs"

Certified Home Healthcare Agency (CHHA) servicing Potsdam, Canton, Ogdensburg, Massena, Gouverneur, and all surrounding areas of St. Lawrence County. Provides excellent care to patients right inside their homes. New York State certified nursing staff, personal care aides, and physical therapists can provide in-home services including Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Nursing Care, Medical Social Work, Nutritional Consultation, and Home Health and Personal Care Aides. Accept and work with most insurances including Medicare and Medicaid. Available 24/7.

The Hospice and Pallliative Care center focuses on providing compassionate care and support to the seriously ill and their families

The Levine Outpatient center aims to take care of individual's common ailments, routine screenings, minor injuries and follow-up care.

Massena Free Clinic for Uninsured Adults provides healthcare services for uninsured adults.

Massena Memorial Hospital provides a quality management program that focuses on people and the delivery of care, and that makes a big difference. The entire organization has pledged to provide the residents of our community with value based healthcare services, while striving for excellence and emphasizing human dignity. Bringing innovative, quality health care to Massena and surrounding communities is the main goal of Massena's Memorial Hospital.

The North Country Chapter of the American Red Cross serves the communities of Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton, Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties with relief for disaster victims, health and safety training, and support for members of the military.

North Country Freedom Homes offer residential substance dependency counseling and treatment center for men, accepts Medicaid

The North Country Prenatal/Perinatal Council is based in Watertown, New York and provides services and programming in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence Counties. We are dedicated to strengthening maternal and family health by identifying service needs and improving access to care through community collaboration, education, and referral for the well-being of every woman, every child, every family.

The Office for the Aging provides service and advocacy for county residents 60 years and older. Programs and services includes: Nutrition Centers and Home Delivered Meals; Home Care Services; Family Caregiver Support; Senior Community Service Employment Program; Medical Transportation; Legal Services; Health Insurance Information Counseling and Assistance.

This health center provides a wide range of safe, reliable health care and the majority is preventive, primary care, which helps prevent unintended pregnancies through contraception, reduce the spread of sexually transmitted infections through testing and treatment, and screen for cervical and other cancers. Caring physicians, nurse practitioners, and other staff take time to talk with clients, encouraging them to ask questions in an environment that millions have grown to trust.

This health center provides a wide range of safe, reliable health care and the majority is preventive, primary care, which helps prevent unintended pregnancies through contraception, reduce the spread of sexually transmitted infections through testing and treatment, and screen for cervical and other cancers. Caring physicians, nurse practitioners, and other staff take time to talk with clients, encouraging them to ask questions in an environment that millions have grown to trust.

The Reachout Hotline offers a free, confidential crisis and information hotline. The services include listening as well as providing information for available services in the area.

The Seaway Valley Prevention Council provides information and education programs regarding substance abuse awareness and prevention.

The St. Lawrence County Department of Social Services provides temporary assistance to eligible individuals and families to help them with their basic needs until they can become self-sufficient. Toward that end, we have employment programs and other supportive services such as day care so that people can find and maintain employment. We also administer programs which can assist people with their medical expenses and nutritional needs.

The St. Lawrence Valley Renewal House is an empowering resource for survivors and families of domestic violence and sexual assault. The Renewal House has a 24/7 hotline as well as resources in their center. Office hours are 8am-5pm. The Renewal House's services are free and confidential for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. There is an intake process for a residential stay and the stay may be up to 180 days. Non-residential stays can last as long as one needs assistance for. Clients are required to present a valid ID for both residential and non-residential visits.

The St. Lawrence Alcohol and Substance Abuse Treatment Program provides rehabilitation therapy and support for substance abuse to the uninsured, underinsured, and working poor.