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Saint Catherines Center for Children Copson House

Albany, NY

SAMHSA Verified Inpatient MAT Dual Dx Telehealth
Specializes in Adolescent · Teen

Inpatient · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth center · in Albany, NY · Accepts Medicaid · Serves adolescents.

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  • Free — no obligation to admit
  • Confidential — HIPAA + 42 CFR Part 2
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Key takeaways for Saint Catherines Center for Children Copson House

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

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

About Saint Catherines Center for Children Copson House

Saint Catherine’s Center for Children Copson House is a 24/7 residential facility that provides well-supervised care for 25 children from ages 5-13 years old. Children removed from their parents or legal guardians are brought to this facility for foster and residential care. The primary goal of the program is to treat trauma and reunite the children with their family.
The center has several programs that aim to address the needs, provide safety, dignity and respect to the children while recovering from trauma. Individualized plans of care to identify critical challenges when a child returns home. While at the center, they attend therapeutic activities individually, with family or in groups in a less restrictive environment. The location of the center is very close to parks with playgrounds, large ponds and a walking trail, giving space for children to run, have fun and explore the environment.

Classified as residential treatment center (rtc) for children. private non-profit organization. Primary focus: mental health treatment, treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.

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

Saint Catherines Center for Children Copson House at a Glance

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

Levels of care

Inpatient · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth

Service settings

Residential/24-hour residential

Therapy approaches

Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale

Age groups accepted

Children/Adolescents, Adults

Special populations

Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED)

Medications used

Chlorpromazine, Aripiprazole, Olanzapine, Olanzapine/Fluoxetine combination, Quetiapine, Risperidone, Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI

Recovery support services

Housing services

Facility operation

Private non-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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

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Medicaid

State-administered · Nominal copay or $0

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Medicare

Parts A/B/D · ~20% coinsurance

Private insurance

Aetna · BCBS · Cigna · UHC · etc.

TRICARE / VA

Active duty · Retirees · Veterans

Self-pay / Cash

Payment plans often available

Sliding scale

Based on household income

Full payment list from SAMHSA: Medicaid; State welfare or child and family services funds

Contact & Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Saint Catherines Center for Children Copson House accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Saint Catherines Center for Children Copson House accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific NY Medicaid plan. Call (518) 453-6700 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Saint Catherines Center for Children Copson House offer?
This facility offers: Inpatient, MAT, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: Residential/24-hour residential. Primary focus: Mental health treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
Does Saint Catherines Center for Children Copson House have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED).
What therapy methods does Saint Catherines Center for Children Copson House use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale.
How do I start treatment at Saint Catherines Center for Children Copson House?
Call the facility directly at (518) 453-6700 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: May 2026. Editorial policy.

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