CHJC announces expanded mental health services into Lewis County

WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – The Children’s Home of Jefferson County has announced it will expand its mental health services to Lewis County effective immediately.

CHJC, which is the area’s long-established non-profit organization, will provide services at the Lewis County Social Services Department, located at 5274 Outer Stowe Street in Lowville.

The hours will be from 8:30 am. to 4:30 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays.

We are excited to bring our mental health services closer to the residents of Lewis County. Our team is dedicated to supporting client recovery and enhancing overall functioning through a wide range of services that are now more accessible than ever.

Kristy Auman, Marketing and Events Coordinator at CHJC

The clinic site will offer a multitude of mental health services that address the diverse needs of our community. A number of these services are:

• Diagnostic assessments: Thorough evaluations to help understand the unique needs of each client.
• Individual and group therapy: Personalized and group-based therapeutic approaches designed to help support mental health and well-being.
• Medication management: Ongoing evaluation and management of medication to ensure effective treatment.
• Crisis intervention: Immediate support and intervention for clients experiencing mental health crises.
• Telehealth services: Convenient and accessible mental health services available via remote.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact the main Watertown office at (315) 782-7445.

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