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A behavioral health problem can affect all aspects of your health, life and relationships. The experienced and compassionate team at St. Peter’s Health Partners can help you manage mental health and substance use disorders and lead a more peaceful, fulfilling life. And we don’t turn anyone away, even if they can’t pay.

We are committed to helping people with a variety of behavioral health issues, including:
  • Substance abuse disorders (addiction)
  • One or more psychiatric disorders (mental health)
  • Special health care needs

Behavioral Health Services at St. Peter’s Health Partners: Why Choose Us?


Our comprehensive services include:
  • Convenient and complete care: Throughout the Capital Region, we offer thorough assessments and multiple treatment options for behavioral health issues. We treat people with a wide range of psychological disorders, people who have experienced crime and those with substance use disorders.
  • Extensive network of behavioral health specialists: We have a vast network of experts in mental wellness embedded in facilities throughout the region. Physicians, nurses, counselors, educators, pharmacists and social workers are available in emergency rooms, outpatient clinics, inpatient clinics and other programs.
  • Multiple ways to meet your needs: Patients with mental health or substance use disorders have different treatment needs at different times. They may need emergency care for a crisis. Some need a short-term hospital stay or a long-term recovery plan. St. Peter’s Health Partners provides all of these options.
  • Treatment for the whole person: Many people have psychological disorders, addiction issues and chronic medical conditions — all at the same time. We have all of the services you might need, integrated and coordinated by our wide network of primary care providers and specialists. 
  • Careful attention to special populations: We have developed many programs for those who have challenging circumstances. Examples include the geriatric population with behavioral health needs and busy professionals seeking addiction care. We also offer special programs for at-risk families with young children and people on Medicaid with multiple conditions.
  • Respectful, personalized treatment plan: You are an active participant in your recovery. We help you identify what you want to work on and how you want to work on it. And you set the pace that’s most comfortable for you.

Addiction Services


We offer a wide range of options for people dealing with substance use disorders:
  • Detox units for people in emergency crisis
  • Inpatient units for overnight stays
  • Long-term residential recovery program for men
  • Medication-assisted treatment
  • Outpatient clinics for counseling, group support and case management
  • Special unit for people with psychological disorders and addiction

Mental Health Services


Our psychiatrists, counselors, physicians, pharmacists, nurses, social workers and others work together to help people with mental health issues. We provide:
  • Crisis unit 24 hours a day, seven days a week
  • Dual therapy for people with mental health plus substance use disorders
  • Inpatient care to keep you safe and stabilize your symptoms
  • Outpatient services including individual and group therapy and case management 
  • Personalized treatment plans to help people manage mental illness and stay as independent and healthy as possible 
  • Private, respectful care
  • Social workers who can help you find work, housing, parenting resources and more
  • State-of-the-art “comfort room”

Community Outreach


We want to help our communities prevent and recognize behavioral health issues. Our Healthy Families program helps at-risk families handle the stresses of parenting so everyone is healthier and happier. Our Health Home program serves people on Medicaid with multiple conditions so they can better manage their health and stay out of the hospital.

Our team also offers free educational programming to K-12 kids, college students and adults. We cover topics such as:

  • Bullying
  • Internet safety 
  • Personal safety
  • Sex trafficking
  • Sexual assault crime prevention
  • Sexual harassment
  • Stalking

Take the Next Step

Call to request an appointment or learn more about St. Peter's Health Partners' services.

518-326-7556