Behavioral Health Services in Jefferson, Northern Lewis, and Southern St. Lawrence Counties

Help is readily available for patients struggling with mental and emotional challenges in Northern New York. Whether you are looking for a therapist, counselor, psychologist, or psychiatrist, the Carthage team is here to help.

Part of Carthage Area Hospital, Carthage Area Behavioral Health Center is a leading behavioral health provider. We work with adults and children with a wide range of behavioral health disorders across Jefferson, Northern Lewis, and Southern St. Lawrence Counties. Our aim is to create a welcoming and compassionate environment to support you on your path to living your best life.

Learn more about our programs and services.

About Behavioral Health

Behavioral health addresses the behaviors, emotions, and biology that directly link to a patient’s mental wellbeing to their overall ability to thrive in everyday life. Patients struggling with a variety of challenges may benefit from behavioral health services and the comprehensive resources available in these programs. Some of the challenges we address at Carthage Area Behavioral Health Center include:

• Depression

• Anxiety

• Mood disorders

• Stress

• Family challenges

• Grief

• Addiction

At CAH our mental health counselors and other healthcare professionals work together to help patients pinpoint the cause of the issue and manage their condition going forward. This may be through therapy, counseling, or medication. A treatment plan is crafted based on professional evaluations and recommendations that are in the best interests of the patient.

Our Behavioral Health Services

Carthage Area Behavioral Health Center was created to assist patients with a variety of mental health and emotional challenges. Our diverse selection of services extends to children, adolescents, and adults and includes the following:

• Initial assessment and diagnosis

• Treatment planning

• Verbal therapy

• Medication therapy

• Clinical support

• Health education

• Walk-in intakes

• Referrals

When you receive a referral to the clinic, or call for an appointment, your case will be assigned to the appropriate licensed healthcare professional. During your initial consultation, your provider will perform a preliminary assessment. Regulations require a psychiatric evaluation, which you will receive upon completing the assessment and physical health summary. Once the initial assessment is complete, our providers will create a personalized treatment plan based on your unique needs.

Please Note: In the event of any psychiatric emergency, call 9-1-1.

Our Providers

Our team of mental health counselors, social workers, and medical professionals at Carthage Area Behavioral Health Center takes a personalized, collaborative approach to patient care. Our team includes:

• Jeffrey Aronowitz, MD, Psychiatrist / Medical Director

• Caleb Richter, PA-C

• Melissa Beagle, LCSW

• Tracy Tousant, LCSW

• Thea Bohannon, LMHC

• Kristen Bloom, LMHC, CASAC

• Theresa Lampack, LMHC

• Michele White, LMHC

• Jacqueline Malcolm, LMSW

• Rick Leone, LMSW

• Megan Smith, LMSW

We know how important these services are for patients around the community. Our facility serves anyone who comes in, regardless of insurance coverage. For your convenience, Carthage Area Behavioral Health Center accepts most types of insurance, including Medicare, Medicaid, and TRICARE.

Schedule an Appointment at Our Behavioral Health Center

If you’re in need of behavioral health services, just know that you’re not the only one. The providers at Carthage Area Behavioral Health Center are here to help you move forward. Patients located in Jefferson, Northern Lewis, and Southern St. Lawrence Counties in NY can visit the center at the Carthage Area Hospital Professional Building or contact us today for more information.

Office Hours:

Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.