MENTAL HEALTH

Parents are usually the first to recognize that their child has a problem with emotions or behavior. The decision to seek professional help can be difficult and painful for a parent. The first step is to gently try to talk to your child. Parents may choose to consult with the child’s physicians, teachers, clergy members or other adults who know the child well. These steps may resolve the problem for the child and family.

A child or adolescent may need a mental health evaluation if you see some of the following signs:

Pre-adolescents and Adolescents

  • Marked change in school performance
  • Unable to cope with problems and daily activities
  • Marked changes in sleeping and/or eating habits
  • Many physical complaints
  • Sexual acting out
  • Depression – sad or negative mood, poor appetite, sleep problems, thoughts of death
  • Alcohol and/or drug abuse
  • Strong fear of gaining weight; restricting eating; purging/vomiting food after eating
  • Frequent nightmares
  • Threats to harm self or others
  • Frequent outbursts of anger or aggression
  • Threats to run away
  • Aggression toward others or violating the rights of others; skipping school, stealing, vandalism, opposition to authority
  • Strange thoughts and feelings, and unusual behaviors

If any of these problems last for an extended period of time, and especially if others involved in your child’s life are concerned about these problems, it may be helpful to consult with a mental health professional.

Mental Health Resources

Crisis/Emergency Evaluation

Child and Youth Crisis Team at CPEP
Binghamton General Hospital
Emergency Department – Park Avenue
Binghamton, NY
(607) 762-2387 or 1-800-451-0560

Counseling

Broome County Mental Health – Children’s Clinic
1 Hawley Street – 2nd floor
Binghamton, NY 13901
(607) 778-1992

Greater Binghamton Health Center
425 Robinson Street
Binghamton, NY 13904
(607) 773-4520

The Corner for Youth and Family Services
303 Main Street
Binghamton, NY 13905
(607) 584-4465

Mental Health Assoc. of the Southern Tier
153 Court Street
Binghamton, NY 13901
(607) 771-8888
• Listing of Private Therapists
• BEAR Program

Catholic Charities
232 Main Street
Binghamton, NY 13905
(607) 729-9166

Samaritan Counseling Center
202 East Main Street
Endicott, NY 13760
(607) 754-2660

The Psychological Clinic Department of Psychology Binghamton University
PO Box 6000
Binghamton, NY 13902-6000
(607) 777-2103

Family and Children’s Society
257 Main Street
Binghamton, NY 13905
(607) 729-6206

Gateway Center for Youth
88-86 Walnut Street
Binghamton, NY 13905
(607) 584-7800

Intensive Outpatient Treatment/Education

Children’s Day Treatment Program (age 5-12)
Children’s Home of Wyoming Conference
1182 Chenango Street
Binghamton, NY 13901
(607)-772-6904

Adolescent Day Treatment Program (ages 12-17)
Greater Binghamton Health Center
425 Robinson Street
Binghamton, NY 13904
(607)-773-4223 or 4258

Therapeutic Placement Programs

The Harbour Program
Mental Health Association of Ulster County Inc.
132 Delaware Street Suite 2B
Walton, NY 13856
(607) 865-4422
• Family Based Treatment/Therapeutic Foster Care (must refer through SPOA)

Boys of Courage Community Residence
32 Oak Street
Binghamton, NY 13905
(607) 724-2001
(must refer through SPOA)

Adolescent Crisis Residence
Greater Binghamton Health Center
425 Robinson Street
Binghamton, NY 13904
(607) 773-4609 or 4625
• Offers short term crisis and planned respite

Family Support

Catholic Charities of Broome County – Children/Youth
86-88 Walnut Street
Binghamton, NY 13905
(607) 584-7800
• Single Point of Accountability (SPOA)
• Supportive Case Management (SCM)
• Intensive Case Management (ICM)
• Flex Team (Home and Community Based Waiver Program)
• Coordinated Children’s Services Initiative (CCSI)
• Functional Family Therapy (FFT)

CCSI FOCUS – Mental Health Association
153 Court Street
Binghamton, NY 13901
(607) 771-8888
• Coordinated Children’s Services

Family Ties
Binghamton General Hospital
Memorial 4
10-24 Mitchell Avenue
Binghamton, NY 13901
(607) 770-7070
• Education, Information and Support Groups

If you can’t find a service you need, you may call First Call for Help at
729-9100 for a complete listing of services in Broome County.