Clinic
Cayuga Counseling Services, Inc. Mental Health Programs are designed to promote emotional wellness in our consumers. Our primary focus is on children and families and our treatment philosophy encourages the involvement of parents/significant others in the treatment process.
We believe that by positively affecting the environment where our consumers live and by including parents and significant others in the treatment process, those that seek our services will experience more positive treatment outcomes.
Our Mental Health Services here at the agency form a continuum of services for consumers that begins can progress from prevention and education to a variety of individual, group, couples and family modalities including evidence based practices, crisis intervention, children’s day treatment and therapeutic foster care. A variety of other important services are embedded in the programs.
What is Mental Illness?
A mental illness is a condition that affects a person's thinking, feeling, behavior or mood. These conditions deeply impact day-to-day living and may also affect the ability to relate to others. If you have — or think you might have — a mental illness, the first thing you must know is that you are not alone. Mental health conditions are far more common than you think, mainly because people don’t like to, or are scared to, talk about them.
Some Signs You May Be Suffering from Mental Illness...
Thinking about suicide
Excessive worrying or fear
Feeling excessively sad or low
Avoiding friends and social activities
Overuse of substances like alcohol or drugs
Prolonged or strong feelings of irritability or anger
Difficulties understanding or relating toother people
Changes in sleeping habits or feeling tired and low energy
Confused thinking or problems concentrating and learning
Changes in eating habits such as increased hunger or lack of appetite
Inability to carry out daily activities or handle daily problems and stress
Extreme mood changes, including uncontrollable “highs” or feelings of euphoria
You are NOT ALONE...
1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year
1 in 20 U.S. adults experience serious mental illness each year
1 in 6 U.S. youth aged 6-17 experience a mental health disorder each year
50% of all lifetime mental illness begins by age 14, and 75% by age 24
Important Numbers
Crisis Text Line:
New York State has partnered with Crisis Text Line, an anonymous texting service available 24/7. Starting a conversation is easy. Text GOT5 to 741741
OASAS HOPEline:
New York State’s 24/7 problem gambling and chemical dependency hotline. For Help and Hope call 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline:
If your life or someone else's is in imminent danger, please call 911. If you are in crisis and need immediate help, please call: 988
Domestic Violence:
If you or someone else is in a relationship is being controlled by another individual through verbal, physical, or sexual abuse, or other tactics, please call: 1-800-942-6906
Programs the Clinic Offers
Services offered within the clinic include the following: Individual, family, and group therapy, Parent Child Interaction Therapy, Intensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy, School Based therapy, Hospital Discharge Assessments, Employee Assistance Programs, Crisis Interventions, 24 Hour On Call Service, Psychiatric Evaluations as well as Medication Consultation and Management. Each of these services can be delivered via in-person or telehealth.
Outpatient Mental Health Clinic
Our Outpatient Mental Health Clinic offers a variety of therapeutic interventions to meet the evolving needs of our community.
Walk-in Open Access Hours
Tuesday 4 Sessions Available:
12:30 pm-3:30 pm
Wednesday 3 sessions Available:
8:30 am-10:30 am
Thursday 3 Sessions Available:
8:30 am-10:30 am
Friday 3 Sessions Available:
12:30 pm-2:30 pm
Our Outpatient Mental Health Clinic offers a variety of therapeutic interventions to meet the evolving needs of our community. The clinic has open access hours that individuals in the community can utilize to access therapy immediately.
Contact Us
Address
17 E. Genesee Street
Auburn, NY 13021
Contact
315-253-9795
Emily Hitchcock - Director (ext. 202)
Opening Hours
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Fri
8:00 am – 7:00 pm
8:00 am-7:00 pm
8:00 am-8:00 pm
8:00 am=7:00 pm
8:00 am-5:00 pm
Sat
Sun
Closed
Closed