Over 95% of the behavioral health providers in the Fort Drum region accept TRICARE and can be used by both military and civilian residents. If you are a civilian, please check to make sure the provider accepts your insurance.
Looking for a behavioral health provider in the Fort Drum region? Click here for the Tricare Provider Directory or perform your own search here.
Working with the US Family Health Plan at Martin’s Point? Search for a mental health provider in the US Family Health Plan Directory.
The North Country Network of Care for Behavioral Health has information for individuals, families, and agencies that are concerned about mental health. It has a library with over 4,000 health topics, a legislation tracker, links to other sources, insurance facts, and support and advocacy information. Take self-assessments and learn about mental health laws. It is the one stop shop for mental health information in and around Jefferson County. The website is translated into many languages including Spanish, Tagalog, English / American Sign Language, Cantonese, Russian, Arabic, Somali, Cambodian, Vietnamese, and Korean!
Drum Country is a great resource for people moving to the Fort Drum area. You can search for psychiatrists or psychologists on this website and check to see if they accept TRICARE. Also get information about housing, schools, recreational activities, and more!
The Northern Regional Center for Independent Living has updated a community services matrix that displays many organizations in Jefferson County. Click here to view it.
Here are a few links of Jefferson County Programs:
Alcohol and Substance Abuse Council of Jefferson County – Get educational and preventative services about substance abuse.
Carthage Area Behavioral Health Center - Operated by Carthage Area Hospital, this center is designed to assist people with various emotional and psychiatric problems.
Children’s Home of Jefferson County – Offers many mental health programs for youth, including a residential treatment center for youth aged 10-17 years.
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County – An educational agency for the residents of Jefferson County. Find programs about agriculture, gardening, parenting, nutrition, teen issues, 4-H clubs, and more.
CREDO Community Center – Offers outpatient and residential individual and family services for people with substance abuse issues.
Family Counseling Services – Has a variety of group and individual therapy available. Some topics include anger management, domestic violence intervention, and positive parenting programs.
Jefferson Rehabilitation Center – A huge program designed to assist individuals and families dealing with a disability through education, training, and work assistance.
Mental Health Association of Jefferson County – A drop-in and advocacy center for individuals with mental health illnesses.
North Country Children’s Clinic – Provides mental health counseling to patients and kids in Watertown schools.
Northern Regional Center for Independent Living – Offers many support groups for individuals and families affected by disabilities, special education advocacy, and a variety of trainings for the community.
Samaritan Behavioral Health – An inpatient and outpatient clinic for anyone needing mental health services. Also has an addiction center.
Transitional Living Services of Northern New York - Provides education, residential, and in home support for children and adults with mental health illnesses. Also has an eating disorder case management program and mobile crisis services.
Watertown Veterans Administration Clinic – Provides primary care services for veterans as well as a behavioral health care team consisting of social workers, psychiatrists, a psychiatric nurse, and visiting counselors from the Syracuse VAMC. This team provides medications, individual and group psychotherapy for veterans experiencing personal and emotional problems, including drug and alcohol problems.
Watertown Vet Center – Provides a wide variety of services to veterans and their families, including support groups and counseling.