Niagara County Dept of Mental Health Niagara County Counseling and Wellness

Lockport, NY

SAMHSA Verified Outpatient MAT Dual Dx Telehealth

Outpatient · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth center · in Lockport, NY · Accepts Medicaid · Medicare · Private · TRICARE · Serves adolescents, seniors.

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Direct line to Niagara County Dept of Men...: 716-439-7400

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About Niagara County Dept of Mental Health Niagara County Counseling and Wellness

Government-run outpatient facility offering integrated mental health and substance use treatment for adults and children, with various therapy options available.

Classified as outpatient mental health facility. local, county, or community government. Primary focus: substance use treatment, mental health treatment.

This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: April 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

Quick Facts

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA.

Level of care: Outpatient · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth
Service settings: Outpatient
Therapy approaches: Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Age groups: Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors
Special populations: Young adults, Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED), Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
Medications used: Nicotine replacement, Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation, Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI
Recovery supports: Mentoring/peer support
Emergency services: Crisis intervention team, Psychiatric emergency walk-in services
Facility operation: Local, county, or community government

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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Medicaid

Medicare

Private insurance

TRICARE / VA

Self-pay / Cash

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Full list from SAMHSA: 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

Contact & Location

Address

5467 Upper Mountain Road, Lockport, NY 14094

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Facility direct line

716-439-7400

Website

www.niagaracounty.com

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Niagara County Dept of Mental Health Niagara County Counseling and Wellness accept Medicaid?

Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Niagara County Dept of Mental Health Niagara County Counseling and Wellness accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific NY Medicaid plan. Call 716-439-7400 to verify your benefits.

What level of care does Niagara County Dept of Mental Health Niagara County Counseling and Wellness offer?

This facility offers: Outpatient, MAT, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: Outpatient. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Mental health treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.

Does Niagara County Dept of Mental Health Niagara County Counseling and Wellness have specialized programs?

Yes — this facility offers programs for: Young adults, Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED), Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI).

What therapy methods does Niagara County Dept of Mental Health Niagara County Counseling and Wellness use?

Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy.

How do I start treatment at Niagara County Dept of Mental Health Niagara County Counseling and Wellness?

Call the facility directly at 716-439-7400 for an intake assessment. Our free 24/7 helpline (+1 (205) 973-2878) can also help you compare programs, verify insurance, and navigate options. No physician referral is required.

Is treatment confidential?

Yes. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) provides strict confidentiality protections for substance use treatment records — stricter than HIPAA. Records cannot be disclosed without written consent, even to family, employers, or law enforcement.

What happens when you call? (general intake process)

Most treatment centers follow a 4-step intake: (1) confidential assessment — substance history, mental health, insurance, preferences (protected by 42 CFR Part 2); (2) insurance verification — facility contacts your plan to confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs; (3) level-of-care recommendation — clinical staff match you to detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient based on severity; (4) admission typically within 24–48 hours. Timing varies by facility and bed availability.

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Sources & References

SAMHSA — Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Source of facility programs, services, and accepted payments.
SAMHSA — NSDUH, 2023.
CMS — Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records.

Facility data last synced: April 2026. Editorial policy.

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