Open Access Center

Addiction-Related Issues Can Occur At Any Time

 Do you have questions about addiction?

  • We are here for you 24-hours. You can call (518) 354-5390.

  • We can connect you to resources to assist in obtaining no, or low-cost coverage.

  • Our Open Access Center is always available all you have to do is call us.

  • We provide opioid overdose and harm reduction training and supplies to the community.

 

Open Access Center
50 John Munn Rd.
Saranac Lake, NY 12983

Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics

Through a federal initiative to provide coordinated comprehensive behavioral health care, Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs), St. Joseph’s Outpatient Clinics can offer mental health and substance use disorder services to vulnerable individuals.

Our Support Services

  • Immediate screening and risk assessments to determine needs and best treatment for persons with mental health concerns, addictions, and accompanying health concerns.

  • Expanded care coordination with local primary care providers, hospitals, other health care providers, social service providers, and law enforcement, with a focus on whole health and comprehensive access to medical, behavioral, and supportive services.

  • 24/7/365 services to help people stabilize in the most clinically appropriate, least restrictive, least traumatizing, and most cost-effective settings.

  • Tailored care for active-duty military and veterans to ensure they receive the unique health support essential to their treatment.

  • Easy access to care with criteria to assure a reduced wait time so those who need services can receive them when they need them, regardless of ability to pay or location of residence.

  • Commitment to peers and family, recognizing that their involvement is essential for recovery and should be fully integrated into care.

Who is Served by CCBHCs?

CCBHCs are available to any individual in need of care, including (but not limited to) people with long-term chronic addiction, mild or moderate mental illness and substance use disorders, and complex health profiles. CCBHCs will provide care regardless of ability to pay, caring for those who are underserved, have low incomes, are insured, uninsured, or on Medicaid, and those who are active-duty military or Veterans.

Two staff members in their office, at the Open Access Center.

St. Joseph’s Open Access Center offers a safe and stigma-free environment for people with substance use disorders to seek help whenever they are ready – including extended hours into the evening, weekends and holidays.

Certified Recovery Peer Advocates and clinical staff will actively listen, and work with individuals and their loved ones to determine the most appropriate level of care, offer Medication Assisted Treatment options, and provide a safe place to wait until care is coordinated. 

Trusted Addiction Treatment Since 1971

Certified by the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS).

Certified by the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS).

Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)

Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)

We are a 10-year recipient of this distinctive program that evaluates and ranks the best places of employment throughout NYS.

We are a 10-year recipient of this distinctive program that evaluates and ranks the best places of employment throughout NYS.

Ranked #12 in Newsweek's 300 best U.S. treatment facilities that focus on addiction in 2021.

Ranked #12 in Newsweek's 300 best U.S. treatment facilities that focus on addiction in 2021.