Addiction Services - Samaritan Health
Addiction Services • Watertown, NY • Since 1881
About
Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown, NY offers comprehensive addiction and behavioral health services as part of its broader care continuum. The nonprofit, 294-bed community hospital provides inpatient and outpatient treatment within its behavioral health and addiction services, alongside primary, emergency, cancer, neonatal, imaging, and other medical specialties. Founded in 1881 and headquartered at 830 Washington Street, Samaritan emphasizes quality, safety, and compassionate care for both civilian and military communities. For addiction-specific inquiries, you can contact info@shsny.com or call 315-785-4000.
Clinic Type
Addiction Services
Address
1575 Washington St., Watertown, NY 13601
Phone
315-779-5074
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Opening Hours
Walk-in screenings every Monday through Friday starting at 7:30 a.m.
Emergency Care
OASAS-approved provider for assessments and treatment; DMV DWI assessments; Opioid Overdose Prevention Program (OOPP); free naloxone kits; naloxone training available
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What services are offered by Samaritan Addiction Services?
Medication for Addiction Treatment, Intensive Outpatient Treatment, Individual or Group Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Anger Management Sessions, and support groups (Men’s Group, Women’s Group, Coping Skills Group, and Relapse Prevention Group).
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: negative
- AddictionHelplineAmerica.com: 2.4 out of 5 stars (17 reviews)
Patients praise
- Some individual therapists are described as professional and helpful in personal recovery journeys
- Responsiveness to requests for changing providers when a therapist was not a good fit
Common complaints
- Long wait times for appointments and limited time spent with patients during visits
- Delays and difficulties in receiving prescription refills, impacting patient stability
- Perceived lack of care for patients' mental well-being or urgent needs
"A loved one goes here and never ever are there seen at their appointed time... My loved one waited 1 hour and 15 minutes to be seen and then was out within 12 minutes."
— Beautihost.com (user review)"When I needed to see the Dr. or get a refill on a prescription it was never done in a timely manner and I felt like I was left out in the cold to suffer!"
— Beautihost.com (user review)"Angela is a true professional. She has helped me navigate myself upwards. I always look forward to our meetings. Highly recommend!"
— Beautihost.com (user review)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Samaritan’s Plaza Imaging & Lab Center Recognized for Excellence in Computed Tomography - Samaritan Health — Oct 30, 2025
- Samaritan Announces its First Quarter of 2026 ELM Award Recipient - Samaritan Health — May 21, 2026
- Credo Community Center Methadone Clinic — Watertown | RehabHive — Oct 27, 2025
- Psychological Addiction Services comes to Watertown | Local News | wdtimes.com — Jun 2, 2026
- SAMARITAN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES - Updated July 2026 — Jul 2, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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