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Niagara County Dept of Mental Health Niagara County Counseling and Wellness

Lockport, NY

SAMHSA Verified Outpatient MAT Dual Dx Telehealth
Specializes in Adolescent · Teen Young Adults Seniors · Older Adults Serious Mental Illness

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

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Call helpline: +1 (205) 973-2878

What happens when you call

  • Free — no obligation to admit
  • Confidential — HIPAA + 42 CFR Part 2
  • Live person — no voicemail, 24/7
  • Insurance verified in minutes

Facility direct line available in the contact section below.

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Key takeaways for Niagara County Dept of Mental Health Niagara County Counseling and Wellness

  • Outpatient · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth offered on-site
  • Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance, TRICARE / VA
  • SAMHSA-verified facility (U.S. Treatment Locator listing)
  • Direct facility line available below · Helpline free & confidential 24/7
  • Located in Lockport, NY

Always verify current programs, availability, and insurance in-network status directly with the facility or our contact details below.

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: June 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

Niagara County Dept of Mental Health Niagara County Counseling and Wellness at a Glance

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA Treatment Locator.

Levels 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 accepted

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 support services

Mentoring/peer support

Emergency services

Crisis intervention team, Psychiatric emergency walk-in services

Facility operation

Local, county, or community government

Insurance & Payment Accepted

Confirm in-network status before admission. Verification is free.

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Medicaid

State-administered · Nominal copay or $0

Coverage details →

Medicare

Parts A/B/D · ~20% coinsurance

Coverage details →

Private insurance

Aetna · BCBS · Cigna · UHC · etc.

Coverage details →

TRICARE / VA

Active duty · Retirees · Veterans

Coverage details →

Self-pay / Cash

Payment plans often available

Sliding scale

Based on household income

Full payment 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

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: June 2026. Editorial policy.

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