Albany County Dept of Mental Health

260 South Pearl Street, Albany, New York, 12202

Levels of care: Detox, Outpatient Rehab, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) +3 more
Accreditation: State Licensed
Insurance: Medicaid, Medicare
Languages: English, ASL

Contact this center

In crisis? Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), or 911 for emergencies.

Albany County Dept of Mental Health is a county-run behavioral health provider in Albany, New York, serving both adolescents (ages 13–17) and adults, including people referred through court-ordered or DUI-related processes. Its programming incorporates holistic approaches alongside Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and recovery coaching is available as part of its levels of care.

The department offers wellness programming and accommodates ASL for communication access. It also provides financing or payment plan options, placing it among a smaller group of area facilities that support this kind of payment flexibility, as well as among fewer local providers offering holistic care or serving court-ordered clients.

Conditions treated

Conditions / Mental Health

Co-Occurring DisordersSelf-Harm

Substances Treated

AlcoholOpioidsNicotine / Tobacco

Treatment approaches

Therapies Offered

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)Motivational InterviewingGroup TherapyIndividual TherapyFamily TherapyTrauma-Focused

Treatment Approaches

Evidence-BasedHolisticTrauma-InformedHarm Reduction

Who this facility serves

Who We Support

MenWomenTeens / AdolescentsYoung AdultsAdultsSeniorsCourt-Ordered / DUI

Age Groups

Adolescents (13–17)Young Adults (18–25)Adults (26–64)Seniors (65+)

Gender Program

Co-Ed

Languages

EnglishASL

Levels of care

✓Detox
✕Inpatient
✕Residential Rehab
✕PHP / Day Treatment
✕Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
✓Outpatient Rehab
✓Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
✓Dual-Diagnosis / Co-Occurring
✕Sober Living
✕Aftercare / Continuing Care
✓Virtual / Telehealth
✕In-Home Care
✕Interventions
✓Recovery Coaching
✕Concierge Treatment
✕Retreat
✕Recovery School
✕Therapeutic Boarding School

Insurance & payment

Accepts

MedicaidMedicare

Payment options

Financing / Payment PlansmedicaidmedicarePrivate InsuranceSelf-Pay / CashSliding ScaleState-Funded / Free

Accreditation and licensing

State Licensed

The facility

Wellness Programming

Admissions and policies

Smoke-Free FacilityVape-Free Facility

How this compares nearby

Among the 58 treatment centers we list within 30 miles of Albany, this is one of:

15that use Holistic
16that serve Court-Ordered / DUI
18that accept Financing / Payment Plans

Frequently asked questions

What levels of care does Albany County Dept of Mental Health offer?

Albany County Dept of Mental Health offers Detox, Outpatient Rehab, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), Dual-Diagnosis / Co-Occurring, Virtual / Telehealth and Recovery Coaching.

What conditions does Albany County Dept of Mental Health treat?

Albany County Dept of Mental Health treats Co-Occurring Disorders and Self-Harm.

What therapies does Albany County Dept of Mental Health use?

Albany County Dept of Mental Health offers Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Family Therapy and Trauma-Focused.

Is Albany County Dept of Mental Health accredited?

Albany County Dept of Mental Health lists accreditation from State Licensed.

What languages are spoken at Albany County Dept of Mental Health?

Services are available in English and ASL.

Who does Albany County Dept of Mental Health serve?

Albany County Dept of Mental Health lists programmes for Men, Women, Teens / Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors and Court-Ordered / DUI.