Carthage Area Behavioral Health Center

Carthage Area Behavioral Health Center, located at 3 Bridge Street in Carthage, New York, is a leading outpatient behavioral health provider serving Jefferson, northern Lewis, and southern St. Lawrence counties. As a division of Carthage Area Hospital, the center delivers compassionate, individualized care for people of all ages, including children, adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors. The team of licensed healthcare professionals—including mental health counselors, social workers, psychiatrists, and medical staff—works collaboratively to assess, diagnose, and treat a broad range of emotional and mental health challenges.

Patients begin care with a comprehensive intake assessment and psychiatric evaluation, which guides the development of a personalized treatment plan tailored to their unique needs. Services include individual, group, and family therapy, medication therapy, clinical support, health education, walk‑in intakes, and coordinated referral services. The center addresses conditions such as depression, anxiety, mood disorders, stress, grief, family challenges, addiction, and co‑occurring disorders with evidence‑based therapeutic approaches and supportive counseling. Carthage Area Behavioral Health Center is committed to creating a welcoming, respectful environment that supports long‑term wellbeing and recovery for individuals and families across the region.