Citizen Advocates Inc/DBA North Star
650 State Street, Watertown, NY 13601
North Star Industries
Also known as Outpatient Clinic
Address: 650 State Street, Watertown, NY 13601 · Map
Phone: (315) 755-1251
Website: citizenadvocates.net
Services reported to SAMHSA
- Levels of care
- Residential/24-hour residential
- Treatment focus
- Substance use treatment · Mental health treatment · Treatment for co-occurring disorders plus serious mental illness (SMI) in adults · Treatment for co-occurring disorders plus serious emotional disturbance (SED) in children
- Medications used
- Chlorpromazine · Haloperidol · Perphenazine · Aripiprazole · Brexpiprazole · Cariprazine · Lurasidone · Olanzapine · Olanzapine/Fluoxetine combination · Paliperidone · Quetiapine · Risperidone · Ziprasidone · Nicotine replacement · Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation · Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI
- Treatment approaches
- Activity therapy · Cognitive behavioral therapy · Couples/family therapy · Dialectical behavior therapy · Group therapy · Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment · Individual psychotherapy · Telemedicine/telehealth therapy · Abnormal involuntary movement scale
- Education and counseling
- Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
- Special programs
- Young adults · Seniors or older adults · Veterans · Active duty military · Members of military families · Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients · Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders · Clients with HIV or AIDS · Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence · Clients who have experienced trauma · Persons with traumatic brain injury (TBI) · Persons with Alzheimer's or dementia · Persons with eating disorders · Persons experiencing first-episode psychosis · Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) · Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED) · Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
- Ages accepted
- Children/Adolescents · Young Adults · Adults · Seniors
- Payment accepted
- IHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds · Medicare · Medicaid · Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE) · Private health insurance · Cash or self-payment · State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid · State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds · U.S. Department of VA funds
- Payment assistance
- Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
- Ownership
- Private non-profit organization
- Recovery support
- Mentoring/peer support
- Other services
- Court-ordered outpatient treatment · Family psychoeducation · Psychosocial rehabilitation services · Suicide prevention services
Questions to ask North Star Industries
- Is my specific plan in network, and do you need prior authorization before admission?
- How long is the typical residential stay, and can family visit?
- 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?
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 North Star Industries
North Star Industries reports accepting Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance, TRICARE / VA, Sliding scale, Self-pay. With New York Medicaid, treatment is usually covered at little or no cost, though some levels of care need prior authorization. Most private plans must cover substance use treatment on terms comparable to other medical care under federal parity law. A sliding fee scale is available, so bring proof of income.
Distance to specialized care from Watertown
Measured from the population center of Jefferson County, using SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap:
- Nearest medical detox: Syracuse, about 68 miles
- Nearest methadone clinic (OTP): Watertown, about 2.8 miles (2 within 25 miles)
- Nearest buprenorphine (Suboxone) provider: Watertown, about 2.8 miles (4 within 25 miles)
See the Jefferson County treatment map, methadone clinics near Jefferson County and Suboxone doctors near Jefferson County.
Frequently asked questions
What services does North Star Industries offer?
North Star Industries reports these levels of care to SAMHSA: Residential, Outpatient, Dual diagnosis. Call to confirm current services and openings.
Does North Star Industries accept insurance?
It reports accepting Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance, TRICARE / VA, Sliding scale, Self-pay. Ask whether your specific plan is in network before admission.
Where is North Star Industries located?
650 State Street, Watertown, NY 13601.
How far is the nearest medical detox from Watertown?
From the center of Jefferson County, the closest program offering medical detox is in Syracuse, about 68 miles away (straight-line), based on SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap.
Other treatment facilities in Watertown
Citizen Advocates Inc/DBA North Star
650 State Street, Watertown, NY 13601
Daxia Integrated Health Network
650 State Street, Watertown, NY 13601
North Star Industries
650 State Street, Watertown, NY 13601
Saint Lawrence Psychiatric Center
20104 NYS Route 3, Watertown, NY 13601
Samaritan Medical Center
830 Washington Street, Watertown, NY 13601
See all 17 facilities in Watertown · Residential · Outpatient · MAT · Accepts Medicaid · Accepts Medicare · Private insurance
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.