Mental Health Department

If you are experiencing a medical emergency – please call 911. If you are in need of emotional support please call 988.

Additional phone numbers for urgent emotional support:

National Suicide Prevention Hotline 800-273-8255 (TALK)

Department of Mental Health & Unified Services 518-270-2800

Northern Rivers Mobile Crisis Services 518-292-5499

Mental Health Empowerment Project (MHEP)
Warm Line 1-800-643-7462
Empowerment Exchange office: 518-235-2173

Rensselaer County Recovery Help Line 1-833-467-3123

RCDMH Certified Recovery Peer Advocate 518-925-8067
(weekdays 9-5)
After hours/weekends 1-866-930-4999 (Project Safe Point)

Project Coast 1-866-518-4991

Never Use Alone Hotline 1-800-484-3731

For over forty years, Rensselaer County Department of Mental Health has maintained responsibility and a commitment to the mental hygiene needs of our residents by monitoring and continuously improving the system of behavioral healthcare services delivered in the county. We work collaboratively with a consortium of agencies that serve individuals enrolled in programs funded and / or licensed by the New York State (NYS): Office of Mental Health, Office of Persons With Developmental Disabilities and the Office of Addiction Services and Supports. Committed to excellence, we provide comprehensive mental hygiene services that promote resiliency and recovery.

Welcome to Rensselaer County Dept. of Mental Health Department Programs

Children's Health Home Care Coordination
Forensic Services located at the Rensselaer County Correctional Facility
Health Home Care Coordination Services for Adults
Hoosick Falls Satellite Outpatient Treatment
Outreach and Assessment Services
Non-Medicaid Care Coordination for children and adults
Rensselaer City Center Outpatient Treatment
60+ Outreach and support
Single Point of Access (SPOA) (referring adults for mental health specialized housing)
Substance Abuse Prevention Services
Unified Services for Children and Adolescents Outpatient Clinic with school based satellite operations
Children's Single Point of Access (referring for Children and Youth Care Management and other services for those with Severe Emotional Disturbance)
Certified Recovery Peer Advocate

All of our programs have a 24-hour on-call capacity with professional staff assisting clients with urgent situations, accessed by calling 270-2800.

Mission Statement

Rensselaer County Department of Mental Health, functioning as a Unified Services System, is committed to providing quality integrated treatment, prevention and supportive services to our community with respect, compassion, and expertise, in order to empower and help all persons to improve their quality of life.