WATERTOWN — The Children’s Home of Jefferson County (CHJC) has recently opened a new Community Clinic of Jefferson County (CCJC) satellite clinic at Clifton-Fine Central School District. This clinic will exclusively provide on-site behavioral health services to Clifton-Fine students, ensuring they have easy access to care within their school environment. The CCJC operates every Tuesday […]
WATERTOWN — The Children’s Home of Jefferson County (CHJC) has recently opened a new Community Clinic of Jefferson County (CCJC) satellite clinic at Clifton-Fine Central School District.
This clinic will exclusively provide on-site behavioral health services to Clifton-Fine students, ensuring they have easy access to care within their school environment.
The CCJC operates every Tuesday during school hours, offering a convenient and supportive setting to address behavioral-health needs, CHJC said in an early February announcement. A licensed clinician is on-site each week at the CCJC to provide services and support to students.
CHJC also noted that its partnership with Clifton-Fine Hospital allows it to “extend care beyond the student, ensuring the entire family unit has access to comprehensive resources and support.
CHJC said it goal is to ensure that students have access to the behavioral-health services they need without having to leave school grounds. “This new clinic reflects CHJC’s continued commitment to improving mental health care and providing comprehensive support throughout our community,” the organization stipulated. Students and families can also be referred to the continuum of resources within CHJC.
The Children’s Home of Jefferson County has been serving the North Country community since 1859, offering a wide range of services for children, youth, adults, and families. The organization promotes mental and emotional well-being by offering mental health services, foster care, and community-based programs.
