Mental Health

Psychiatry & Psychology

Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood through adulthood and into old age. Disturbances or disorders of emotions, thinking and behavior generally respond very well to professional treatment. Our outstanding staff of highly trained academic psychiatrists, psychologists and social workers provide care to adults and children including consultation, evaluation, and treatments, as well as the latest options in individual, group and family psychotherapies and medication management in outpatient and inpatient settings.

Care Throughout the Capital Region

For adults, we offer inpatient and emergency treatment at all four System hospitals and at the Capital District Psychiatric Center (CDPC). Outpatient services are offered through Albany Medical Center, Columbia Memorial Health, Glens Falls Hospital (through a partnership with Behavioral Health Services North), and Saratoga Hospital.

All providers and locations can be found in the Get Care section of this page.

Inpatient Mental Health

All four hospitals in our system offer inpatient mental health services to adults in crisis and in need of hospitalization. This can includes including depression and suicidal thoughts, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and other conditions that may lead to patients being in danger of harming themselves or others.

Albany Medical Center

For adults (18 and older) in crisis and in need of hospitalization, we offer short-term inpatient treatment at Albany Medical Center and short-term and long-term inpatient treatment at the Capital District Psychiatric Center.

Columbia Memorial Health

Inpatient care is offered at Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson. For individuals in need of acute psychiatric care, we provide intensive treatment in our secure, state-of-the-art, 22-bed inpatient psychiatric unit. The unit is staffed 24/7 with experienced and highly trained health care professionals across multiple disciplines to meet the psychosocial and medical needs of patients during their stay. A comprehensive therapy program includes individual and family therapy as well as a seven-day-a-week intensive group therapy program that includes psychotherapy, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills groups, addictive behavior therapy, expressive therapy, peer support, and physical activity. Our clinical team includes licensed social workers, certified peer advocates, certified expressive therapists, and certified alcoholism and substance abuse counselors (CASAC). Learn more about mental health services available through Columbia Memorial Health.

Glens Falls Hospital

The crisis center is located in the emergency department. The Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit provides acute psychiatric care with a capacity of 30 beds. The Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit is multidisciplinary, and includes two full-time psychiatrists. The unit functions as a structured treatment environment offering psychotherapy, group therapy, occupational and recreational therapy, mental health education, psychiatric case management, medication management, nursing care, and medical management.

Unit Access
Referrals are made through the outpatient programs, as well as through the Emergency Department at Glens Falls Hospital.

Saratoga Hospital

We provide short-term inpatient psychiatric services for adults. Following a thorough assessment by a psychiatrist, certified social worker, and registered nurse, patients receive comprehensive care in a safe, therapeutic setting dedicated to helping the patient transition home with a stable support network. Patients can then receive care through Saratoga Hospital Medical Group Outpatient Mental Health.

Training the Next Generation of Mental Health Professionals

Learn more about the Psychiatry Residency Program at Albany Medical College.