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Autumn view near Saranac Lake, the light on the water reflecting the hope offered by mental health and addiction services at Citizen Advocates.Autumn view near Saranac Lake, the light on the water reflecting the hope offered by mental health and addiction services at Citizen Advocates.

Saranac Lake Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic

Outpatient mental health and addiction treatment
We have the support you need

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At the Saranac Lake Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic, we offer compassionate, expert care for individuals navigating mental health or substance use challenges. Whether you’re looking for counseling, medication support or recovery services, our dedicated team is here to guide you.

Why Choose Us?

  • Wide-Ranging Services: From one-on-one therapy and group sessions to medication-assisted treatment and more.
  • Convenient Scheduling: Flexible appointment options designed to fit your lifestyle.
  • Skilled Professionals: Licensed therapists and medical staff committed to your well-being.
  • Safe & Supportive Environment: A confidential space where healing happens at your pace.

Reaching out is a courageous step. If you or someone you care about needs support for mental health or addiction, we’re ready to help.

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FAQs: Outpatient Mental Health and Addiction Treatment

Q: What services are available at the Saranac Lake Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic?

A: Our experienced care team offers outpatient mental health and substance use treatment designed to meet your unique needs. Whether you’re looking for ongoing counseling, medication management or support on your recovery path, we’re here for you. Services include:

 

Q: How can I schedule an appointment?

A: To schedule an appointment, call our clinic at 518-891-5535 or fill out the form below to get more information. We are open Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Monday and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Q: What if I need help for a mental health or addiction concern after-hours?

A: If you need urgent support outside of our clinic hours, Citizen Advocates’ Malone Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center provides 24/7 crisis intervention, stabilization and addiction treatment. If you are in distress, experiencing withdrawal or transitioning from a higher level of care, help is available any time—day or night.

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Therapist Fritz Wenzler stands outside in the Adirondacks, a beacon of hope for mental health in Saranac Lake. Sun ray logo

Meet Our Team

At the Saranac Lake Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic, we’re proud to offer compassionate mental health and addiction services led by dedicated professionals like Fritz Wenzler, LMHC. With 17 years at Citizen Advocates, Fritz brings warmth, insight and a deep commitment to personal growth to every patient interaction.

Originally from New Jersey, Fritz moved to the Adirondacks in 2007, drawn by a calling to help others. Now based in Lake Placid, he continues to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those he serves.

“Prior to going back to school to earn my master’s degree in counseling, I worked for two wilderness therapy programs with at-risk teens,” Fritz says. That experience “made me realize I wanted to pursue a career of helping people—because all of us struggle with mental health at some point in our lives.”

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Our Location

70 Edgewood Road, Saranac Lake, NY
518-891-5535
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Hours:

Monday: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Tuesday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Wednesday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thursday: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Here to help

If you have questions or need help, please reach out to us so we can connect you with the care you need.

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