Ontario County Mental Health Center

About Ontario County Mental Health Center

If you are struggling with addiction, Ontario County Behavioral Health Center can help. We offer a variety of addiction treatment services, including alcohol rehab, dual diagnosis, and opioid addiction treatment. We also offer specialized programs for young adults and adults, as well as men’s and women’s rehab programs. Our outpatient rehab services include cognitive behavioral therapy, group therapy, and individual therapy. We are committed to helping you overcome addiction and rebuild your life. Contact us today to learn more about our addiction treatment services.

Addiction Treatment Programs

Alcohol Rehab
Alcohol rehab in New York helps clients find the motivation to make a change and gives them the tools to achieve long-term sobriety. Alcohol programs address the mental, emotional, and relational issues that may contribute to addiction. You’ll learn to build a new support network that supports your long-term sobriety.
Dual Diagnosis
People with a dual diagnosis may be using substances to self-medicate. A high-quality rehab in New York can address both issues and help you reach recovery. Along with traditional evidence-based substance use treatment, clients may receive mental health counseling, medication, peer support, and other tools to help them manage their mental health.
Opioid Addiction
A treatment program in New York can give you the tools and skills you need to overcome opioid addiction and reclaim your life. These treatment programs offer detox, inpatient treatment, and outpatient care. You may receive individual, group, and family counseling, peer support, and classes in essential life skills.
Young Adult Rehab
When people join a young adult rehab in New York, they learn key life skills while receiving treatment. Along with traditional evidence-based treatment, clients may receive educational support, employment training, and help securing housing.
Adult Program
Adult programs in New York address a wide range of substance use issues while also helping clients with concerns such as raising children or building a career. Along with traditional evidence-based treatment, clients may receive employment support, parenting classes, and help securing housing.
Men's Rehab
A men’s rehab in New York addresses the unique needs men have and allows them to build relationships in a gender-specific environment. Along with traditional evidence-based treatment, clients may receive education on topics relevant to men, such as fatherhood, healthy relationships, emotional vulnerability, and more.
Women's Rehab
Those who join a women’s rehab program in New York are given training in key life skills to help them address their unique challenges. Along with traditional evidence-based treatment, clients may receive help with childcare, classes in parenting, and advice about being a working mother and building healthy relationships.
Mobile Crisis Team
Ontario County Mental Health Center dispatches a Mobile Crisis Team to respond to urgent mental health needs in the community, complementing its 24/7 crisis line for Canandaigua residents.
Crisis Intervention Services
Crisis Intervention Services provide same-day and after-hours support for individuals facing acute mental health emergencies, accessible through the center’s 24-hour crisis line at (585) 275-8686.
Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT)
Ontario County Mental Health Center administers Assisted Outpatient Treatment for individuals with serious mental illness who require court-ordered community-based treatment plans to maintain stability.
Forensic Services
Forensic Services support court-involved clients in Ontario County, coordinating mandated evaluation and treatment for individuals navigating mental health needs within the justice system.
Family Support Services
Family Support Services help relatives of clients understand and participate in treatment, offered as part of Ontario County Mental Health Center’s broader outpatient and case management programming.
Case Management
Case management coordinates care across psychiatric, counseling, and crisis services, assisting Ontario County residents in navigating appointments, referrals, and ongoing treatment planning.
Co-Occurring Disorders Program
The center treats adults with serious mental illness alongside co-occurring substance use disorders, integrating psychiatric care, medication management, and counseling within one Canandaigua-based clinic.

Insurance Coverage

Medicaid
Paying for rehab in New York can be done in multiple ways, including using Medicaid if you qualify. Medicaid covers multiple levels of care, and you may have no out-of-pocket costs. However, you’ll need to choose a treatment center that accepts Medicaid.
Private insurance
There are many ways to pay for rehab in New York. One option is private insurance. Your insurance plan can pay for some or all of the costs of rehab, especially if you choose a center that’s in the plan’s network. Be sure to check with the insurer to get full details.
Self-pay options
There are many ways to pay for rehab in New York, including self-pay. When you pay yourself, you have maximum flexibility to choose the center you most prefer. You can write a check, get a medical loan from a bank or credit union, or send money electronically. The fee structure may vary depending on the level of care.
Financial aid
Those wondering how to pay for rehab in New York may benefit from looking for financial aid programs. You may be able to find aid through community groups in your area, and individual treatment centers may offer grants and scholarships as well.
Medicare
In New York, using Medicare to pay for rehab can allow you to get the care you need. Plans vary, so be sure to get all the details before you start treatment. You may have out-of-pocket costs such as deductibles and copays.
Military insurance
If you have military insurance in New York, you can use your coverage to help pay for rehab treatment. Contact your insurer to get details about coverage and out-of-pocket costs, such as deductibles and copayments.
Sliding scale payment assistance
Finding a rehab in New York with a sliding scale payment plan can help make treatment more affordable. You qualify for a lower fee for detox, inpatient treatment, or outpatient care based on your income and family size.

Levels of Care

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Outpatient Rehab
Ontario County Mental Health Center delivers outpatient evaluation, treatment planning, and ongoing therapy from its County Complex Drive clinic in Canandaigua, serving adults, children, and families with mental health needs.

Therapies

Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Cognitive behavioral therapy in New York involves being aware of how your thoughts are connected to your feelings and behavior. CBT is a common part of evidence-based treatment programs and may be a part of inpatient treatment, outpatient care, or both. CBT can be empowering as you learn to manage your thoughts and emotions rather than being overwhelmed by them.
Group Therapy
Group counseling is provided at the Canandaigua clinic as part of Ontario County Mental Health Center’s outpatient services, supporting individuals managing mental health and co-occurring substance use concerns.
Individual Therapy
Ontario County Mental Health Center offers one-on-one counseling for adults, children, and adolescents addressing emotional, behavioral, and psychiatric difficulties within its Canandaigua outpatient clinic setting.
Family Therapy
Family counseling services are offered alongside individual and group sessions, helping households in Ontario County address emotional and behavioral challenges affecting a loved one’s mental health treatment.