The Outpatient Clinic provides the single entry point for persons requesting any type of Mental Health services. The Clinic provides emergency mental health services and coordinates the Department's crisis line. Crisis intervention may range from one contact with a distressed person, to several psychotherapeutic sessions with the person and family members. The Outpatient Clinic provides regularly scheduled assessment and treatment for on-going mental health problems.

Services Offered

Services may include verbal therapy, medication management, skills training, and psycho-educational modules. Psychotherapy is available to individuals (of all ages), families, couples, and groups at the Wampsville office.

Crisis Services

The Mental Health Department offers a crisis line from 5 pm - 8 am. During business hours, callers can dial the main number and ask to speak to an available clinician. Individuals are also seen at the office on an emergency walk-in basis.

Inpatient Services

Madison County does not have any inpatient psychiatric hospitals. Most inpatient referrals are made through CPEP, the Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation Program, located at St. Joseph's hospital in Syracuse. A person referred to CPEP would be evaluated to determine the need for inpatient treatment and CPEP would facilitate the admission process into one of the several area hospitals. These hospitals include St. Joseph's, Community General, Hutchings Psychiatric Center and SUNY Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, and St. Luke's and St. Elizabeth's in Utica.

Psychiatry Services

Many clients may require medication to help manage their symptoms and restore their ability to carry out daily activities. Madison County Mental Health Department employs several part-time Psychiatrists to address this need for both children and adults. Psychiatry referrals are received through the regular intake process.

Fees and Payment

Fees are set on a sliding scale according to household income. Fees can range between $10 per visit and $150 dollars per visit.

Payment plans can be arranged by special request.

We accept Medicaid, Medicare, and most health insurance plans.

Services Offered To:
Adults
Couples
Teens
Children

Special Groups:
Bilingual

Payment:
Sliding Scale
Pro-bono
Medicare
Medicaid

Online Counseling:
During COVID-19