Located in Watertown, NY, Samaritan Medical Center Behavioral Health Services offers
outpatient care for people seeking help with substance use and related challenges.
The program offers levels of care including outpatient and typical program lengths around 5 days.
Clients engage with evidence-based and supportive therapies such as 1-on-1 counseling,
cognitive behavioral therapy,
family therapy,
group therapy, online therapy and relapse prevention counseling and a treatment philosophy that is personalized treatment, individual treatment and family involvement.
The program serves men and women, adolescents, children, girls and boys and treats co-occurring disorders, drug addiction, opioids, prescription drugs, smoking cessation and synthetic drugs.
Coverage is accepted from 24 plans such as Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Bright Health and CareFirst; the admissions team can confirm what your policy covers.
Ongoing support continues after treatment through continuing care, outpatient treatment,
intensive outpatient program and support meetings.
To confirm current openings, levels of care, and accepted insurance, contact Samaritan Medical Center Behavioral Health Services directly or call our free, confidential helpline.
Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like Samaritan Medical Center Behavioral Health Services provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)