Capital District Psychiatric Center
738 State Street, Schenectady, NY 12307
Ellis Hospital Mental Health Services
About Ellis Hospital Mental Health Services
An outpatient rehabilitation center offering comprehensive treatment for patients with both mental health and substance use disorders, including a range of therapeutic approaches.
Facility-provided information
- Care offered
- Outpatient · Co-Occurring Mental Health
- Substances treated
- Co-Occurring Disorders · Smoking Cessation
- Therapies
- 1-on-1 Counseling · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy · Dialectical Behavior Therapy · Family Therapy · Group Therapy · Life Skills · Nutrition Counseling · Online Therapy
- Who it serves
- Adolescents · Children · Men · Older Adults · Women · Young Adults
- Aftercare
- Outpatient Treatment · Support Meetings
- Languages
- English
Questions to ask Ellis Hospital Mental Health Services
- What does treatment cost without insurance, and do you offer a payment plan or sliding fee?
- How many hours a week is the outpatient or IOP schedule, and are evening groups available?
- If I need medication for opioid or alcohol use disorder, do you prescribe it or refer out?
- Do you treat mental health conditions such as depression or anxiety at the same time?
- Is there a waitlist, and how soon can you do an assessment?
- What happens after the program ends: aftercare, alumni groups or step-down care?
Also confirm the facility is licensed by New York. If you are withdrawing from alcohol or benzodiazepines, ask about medical detox; do not stop suddenly on your own.
Paying for treatment at Ellis Hospital Mental Health Services
Ellis Hospital Mental Health Services did not report which payment types it accepts. If you have Medicaid, ask whether the facility accepts your New York Medicaid plan or can refer you to one that does. Most private plans must cover substance use treatment on terms comparable to other medical care under federal parity law.
Distance to specialized care from Schenectady
Measured from the population center of Schenectady County, using SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap:
- Nearest medical detox: Schenectady, about 4.5 miles
- Nearest methadone clinic (OTP): Schenectady, about less than a mile (9 within 25 miles)
- Nearest buprenorphine (Suboxone) provider: Schenectady, about less than a mile (24 within 25 miles)
See the Schenectady County treatment map, methadone clinics near Schenectady County and Suboxone doctors near Schenectady County.
Frequently asked questions
What services does Ellis Hospital Mental Health Services offer?
Ellis Hospital Mental Health Services reports these levels of care to SAMHSA: Outpatient, Dual diagnosis. Call to confirm current services and openings.
Does Ellis Hospital Mental Health Services accept insurance?
Payment information was not reported. Call the facility and ask about insurance, Medicaid and self-pay rates.
Where is Ellis Hospital Mental Health Services located?
1023 State Street, Schenectady, NY.
How far is the nearest medical detox from Schenectady?
From the center of Schenectady County, the closest program offering medical detox is in Schenectady, about 4.5 miles away (straight-line), based on SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap.
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Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Facility details come from SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov locator and facility-provided information. Confirm services, availability and payment directly with the facility.