What we do:
Behavioral Health Services North (BHSN) is committed to strengthening individuals, families, and community life by delivering a behavioral health care and human service system that provides an integrated continuum of essential, responsive, and cost-effective services.
We partner with individuals and communities to promote healing, recovery, and wellness through compassionate evidence-based behavioral health care that honors the dignity and potential of every person we serve.
Who we are:
BHSN is a trusted non-profit community behavioral and mental health provider. Our work began in the North Country in 1874, and we have since expanded our care and support to the Capital Region.
What services we provide:
Services are listed below.
Contact Person:
For marketing purposes, tabling, and behind the scenes:
Ally Baker-Assistant Director of Marketing
Abaker@bhsn.org
518-563-8000 ext. 2131
All other inquiries about resources should be directed to our main line at 518-563-8000
Is a referral needed?
Different Programs have different referral processes. The website helps walk people through the referral process on each program’s page. Self-referrals are accepted for many of our programs as are provider referrals and referrals from DSS and other legal institutions.
Programs and Services
Adult Crisis Residential Services:
When life feels overwhelming and emotional distress begins to intensify, you do not have to manage it alone. Adult Crisis Residential Services provides a peaceful, supportive, and voluntary “home away from home” where you can focus entirely on your wellness. Our doors are open to help you navigate psychiatric crises in a safe, healing environment, ensuring you have the professional support and peer encouragement needed to regain your balance and move forward with confidence.
Adult Home and Community Based Services:
We believe that everyone has the capacity to recover and lead a fulfilling life. Adult HCBS is an inviting, person-centered program designed to support individuals who have navigated serious mental health or substance use challenges. By bringing rehabilitative services directly into your home and community, we help you break down barriers and achieve the goals that matter most to you, whether that is finding a rewarding job, returning to school, or simply gaining more independence in your daily routine.
Adventure Based Counseling (ABC):
Adventure Based Counseling is a Youth program. Adventure Based Counseling (ABC) is a group-oriented program utilizing outdoor adventure activities to help participants increase self-awareness, accept responsibility for their choices, and connect with others.
Behavioral Supports to Mental Health:
It takes immense courage to seek support when daily life feels overwhelming. Our Behavioral Support Services are here to help you or your loved one understand and gently modify reactions that make daily living challenging. We focus on empowering you with personalized, practical skills to reduce stress and build a more stable, fulfilling life, for ages 4 and up.
Breakthrough II Apartment Program:
Take the next step in your recovery journey with a transitional living space that balances independence with dedicated support. The Breakthrough II Apartment Program is designed for individuals who are ready for a less intensive level of care but still value having a professional team in their corner. Here, you can enjoy the comfort of your own home while building the skills and confidence needed to transition successfully into permanent, independent community living.
Breakthrough II Community Residence:
Take a confident step toward your future in a space designed for growth and safety. The Breakthrough II Community Residence offers a supportive, transitional housing environment for individuals who thrive with structure and 24/7 professional care. Whether you are just beginning your journey or preparing for the next level of independence, our residence provides the stable foundation you need to build life skills at your own pace.
Centers for Recovery:
Taking the first step toward recovery is one of the bravest things you can do. At BHSN’s Center for Recovery, we offer judgement-free, personalized support for anyone struggling with substance use.
Centers for Wellbeing:
We offer a compassionate, multidisciplinary approach to behavioral health, providing a sanctuary for adults, children, and families to find the support they need.
Children & Family Treatment Support Services:
It takes a supportive and integrated approach to help children and families navigate mental health and substance use challenges. Our Child & Family Treatment Support Services (CFTSS) offer a wide range of flexible, home and community based services designed to improve the overall functioning and well-being of youth, their caregivers, and their families.
Community Oriented Recovery and Empowerment (CORE):
Recovery is a journey, and our CORE Services are designed to meet you right where you are: in your home and community. The Program provides flexible, person-centered support to adults navigating serious mental health and/or substance use challenges, helping them build the skills and confidence necessary to live a fuller, more independent life.
Crisis Services Plattsburgh:
Reaching out for help during a mental health or emotional crisis is a brave first step toward stability. Our Crisis Services provide a compassionate, immediate response for individuals and families, offering 24/7 support to help you de-escalate, stay safe, and find a clear path forward.
Crisis Services Queensbury:
It takes immense courage to reach out when you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health crisis. Our dedicated Crisis Team is here to provide immediate, compassionate, and stabilizing support to individuals of all ages in the community.
Employee Assistance Services (EAS):
Employee Assistance Services (EAS) promotes workplace well-being by providing expert guidance and compassionate support for both employees and employers. By partnering with organizations to identify and address personal or work relates challenges early, we help individuals navigate difficulties that impact job performance, fostering a healthier and more productive work environment where everyone can perform at their best.
Family Peer Support Services:
Seeking support for a child facing mental health or developmental challenges is a courageous step. Our Family Peer Support Services (FPSS) provides compassionate, lived-experience guidance to caregivers, empowering them to navigate complex systems and strengthen their family’s well-being.
Health Home Care Management:
Navigating the modern healthcare system can feel like solving a complex puzzle. At BHSN, we believe you shouldn’t have to do it alone. Our Health Home Care Management Services provide a diverse, coordinated approach designed to organize and simplify your care.
Healthy Families NY:
Welcoming a new baby is an exciting time, but it can also bring new challenges and stress. Our Healthy Families North Country program provides personalized, in home support to help you build the strongest possible foundation for your child’s well-being and your family’s success. We believe that a positive parent-child relationship, even before birth, is the key to healthy development.
Helping Hands:
Finding a place to call home is a vital part of recovery. Helping Hands Housing is dedicated to helping individuals recovering from mental illness and their families secure and maintain safe, affordable, and permanent housing of their choice within Clinton County. We believe in your ability to live independently and are here to provide the extra layer of support and advocacy needed to help you stay settled and secure in your own home.
Homesteads on Ampersand:
Take the next step toward independence in a home that truly supports your journey. Homesteads on Ampersand offers high quality, permanent housing for individuals who value their autonomy but appreciate having a steady, supportive connection to professional care. Located in a beautiful, modern complex, this program provides a secure and welcoming foundation where you can focus on your long-term wellness and peace of mind.
Housing North (Shannon’s House):
Take a step toward a brighter, more stable future at Housing North, warmly known in our community warmly known in our community as “Shannon’s House.” We understand that having a place to call your own is the foundation of true wellness. This program provides a welcoming, permanent home for single individuals who are working through their recovery journey while overcoming homelessness. At Shannon’s House, you aren’t just finding an apartment; you’re finding a safe haven where you can focus on your personal growth and long-term stability.
MHAB:
MHAB Champlain Hall Dormitory overseen by Behavioral Health Services North (BHSN), offers a transitional supportive housing in a smoke/alcohol/drug free environment, to individuals/families that are experiencing homelessness with the goal of interim stability and support to successfully move into permanent housing within a 24 month time period.
Northwoods Apartments:
Find the Stability you deserve in a community setting that cares about your future. Northwoods Apartments is a welcoming housing development in Plattsburgh designed to provide more than just a place to stay; it provides a place to thrive. We are dedicated to helping individuals, young adults, and families move from the uncertainty of homelessness into the safety of a permanent, high-quality home where 24/7 support is always within reach.
Personal Accountability Changing Tomorrows (PACT):
Personal Accountability for Changing Tomorrow (PACT) is an intervention program operated by BHSN. The program serves individuals who have used violence, control, or intimidation in their relationships; whether court-ordered or self-referred. PACT helps individuals take responsibility for their actions, learn new ways of thinking, and build respectful, non-violent relationships.
Partial Hospitalization Program:
It takes immense courage to seek intensive help when your child is facing severe emotional challenges. Our Patial Hospitalization Program (PHP) offers a safe, structured, and compassionate path for youth to heal and grow stronger- all while remaining connected to their family and community.
Personal Recovery Oriented Services (PROS):
It takes immense dedication to embark on a journey of recovery and build a fulfilling life while managing mental health and/or substance use challenges. Our Personalized Recovery Oriented Services (PROS) program offers a person-centered, flexible, and intensive psychiatric rehabilitation program designed to support you every step of the way, from initial engagement to sustaining long-term goals.
School- Based Mental Health Services:
Getting help shouldn’t mean missing out on learning. Our School-Based Mental Health Services bring compassionate, professional therapy and support directly to students within the safety and familiarity of their own school. This innovative program removes transportation barriers and reduces missed class times, making it easier for children, youth, and families to access the consistent counseling they need to thrive.
Stop Domestic and Sexual Violence:
It takes immense courage to seek help when experiencing intimate partner, gender-based, and/or sexual violence. Our STOP Domestic and Sexual Violence Program offers a compassionate, confidential, and comprehensive system of individualized support, advocacy, and emergency services. Our services are available in Clinton, Franklin, and Essex counties, 24/7 to help victims and survivors achieve safety.
Supported Education Services:
Believe in your potential and take the next step in your educational with a team that walks beside you. The Supported Education Program is a peer-led, recovery-oriented service designed for adults who want to pursue their dream, whether that’s earning a GED, attending college, or gaining a professional certification. We believe that education is a part of recovery, not a race, and we are here to provide the structure and encouragement you need to move forward at your own pace.
Therapeutic Foster Care:
It takes immense dedication and compassion to open your home and heart to a child or youth requiring intensive support. Our Therapeutic Foster Care (TFC) program is a specialized, trauma-informed approach designed to serve children and youth with high-level needs in a stable, supportive family setting.
Twin Oaks:
Take the first step toward a renewed life in a place built on understanding and accountability. Twin Oaks is a transitional recovery home specifically for men who are ready to work toward a future free from alcohol or substance use challenges. We believe that while dependency is a complex disease, recovery is possible with the right tools and a community that stands behind you. Here, you will find more than just a place to stay- you will find a transitional safe haven designed to help you heal, grow, and reclaim your independence.
Youth Crisis Residential Services:
When a mental health crisis feels overwhelming for your family, we are here to provide a steady hand and a safe place to land. Our Youth Crisis Residential Services offers a compassionate, short-term retreat for children and young adults who need a higher level of care to stabilize their emotions and find their footing again. Our goal is to support your child in a warm, healing environment while working closely with your family to ensure a successful and supported return home.