911 · Medical emergency or immediate danger
Call for a life-threatening emergency, suspected overdose, or immediate danger.
RECOVERY & COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Resources
Find support for today and tools for your next step.
Links and published contact information reviewed October 6, 2026. Call providers to confirm hours, availability, and eligibility.
Crisis & immediate help
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Support for suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Call, text, or connect through online chat.
BHSN · Crisis helpline & mobile crisis
Call the North Country crisis helpline to discuss support and connection to mobile crisis services.
CVFC · Intensive Crisis & Stabilization Center
Open 24/7 for walk-in mental health and substance use crises. No appointment needed. Cumberland Hall, 1st floor, 11 Dormitory Drive, Plattsburgh, NY 12903.
BHSN · STOP Domestic Violence
Local support for people experiencing domestic violence in Clinton, Essex, and Franklin counties.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Confidential support, safety planning, and referrals. Text START to 88788 or call.
Recovery meetings & connection
Soul Check · Self-help meetings
Our existing Plattsburgh-area meeting page, with links to current fellowship schedules.
In The Rooms
Free online recovery meetings and community. A free account may be needed to join meetings.
Alcoholics Anonymous · Official website
Information about AA, its program, and how to find support near you.
AA · Plattsburgh answering service
Local contact for AA support and meeting information. AA directs visitors to local service offices; use this verified local number for Plattsburgh.
AA · Northeast New York
Area 48 meeting listings, online meetings, and regional hotline contacts.
Narcotics Anonymous
Learn about NA and find recovery literature. Use the regional meeting finder for local meetings.
Al-Anon · Family & friends
Meeting finder for people affected by someone else’s drinking.
SMART Recovery
Find online and in-person meetings using a self-management approach to recovery.
Recovery Dharma
Find meetings offering a Buddhist-inspired approach to recovery.
Books, literature & wellness planning
AA · The Big Book
Official online reading and audio resources for Alcoholics Anonymous.
AA · Books & eBooks
Official links to purchased eBooks, including the Big Book and Plain Language Big Book. Prices vary by vendor.
NA · Free recovery literature
Official pamphlets, booklets, and readings, including Working Step Four in Narcotics Anonymous.
NA · Basic Text & Step Working Guides
Use NA World Services’ official store links to purchase the Basic Text and Narcotics Anonymous Step Working Guides. These books are paid resources.
WRAP · Wellness Recovery Action Plan
Explore a personal approach to wellness planning, daily routines, support, and crisis planning. The official site links to sample tools, facilitators, and books.
Soul Check Reflection · Free printable
A two-page guide for noticing what matters and choosing one next step.
Local food, housing & community support
Clinton County DSS · Emergency housing
Request screening for emergency housing and referrals. Contact DSS directly for your situation and current placement options.
Winter shelter & warming-center information
Current 2026–27 opening dates, location, and hours have not been confirmed here. Contact DSS or 211 for current Code Blue and emergency shelter options before traveling.
JCEO · Community outreach & food pantries
Local food pantries, benefits application assistance, housing referrals, and other basic-needs support in Clinton and Franklin counties. Call for current locations and hours.
Clinton County · Food pantry directory
County list of food pantries, including the Plattsburgh Interfaith Food Shelf and town outreach centers. Confirm hours directly; locations can change.
MHAB · Life Skills Campus
Learn about the Plattsburgh recovery community and life skills campus at 14 Dormitory Drive. Contact MHAB for current programs and housing information.
CVFC · All Ways to Recovery Community Center
Community recovery connection at 14 Dormitory Drive on the MHAB campus. Call for current activities and access details.
211 · Help with basic needs
Connect with local food, housing, utility assistance, and other community resources.
Benefits, Social Security & heating assistance
Clinton County DSS · Contact directory
SNAP/Medicaid: 518-565-3330. HEAP: 518-565-3258. Use the department directory to reach the right unit.
New York · myBenefits
Screen for benefits and apply for or manage SNAP, HEAP, and Public Assistance. For urgent housing, food, or heating needs, contact DSS directly.
Social Security · SSI
Official eligibility and application information for Supplemental Security Income.
Social Security · Disability (SSDI)
Official information about disability benefits based on qualifying disability and work history. SSI and SSDI have different eligibility rules.
Clinton County · HEAP
Information about regular and emergency heating assistance. Ask about application dates and current benefit availability.
Lifeline phone & internet assistance
Free service and a free phone are different offers. Coverage, data limits, device costs, and eligibility vary. Compare the current terms before enrolling.
Lifeline · Eligibility & application help
SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, and certain other programs or income may qualify you. One benefit per household; separate households sharing an address may qualify independently.
Lifeline · Companies near you
Use the official provider finder to compare participating companies in your area.
Assurance Wireless
Lifeline service for eligible households. Check your ZIP code and state offer; a free handset is not guaranteed and phone costs may apply.
SafeLink Wireless
Another provider to check for Lifeline service. Confirm local availability, plan details, and whether a phone is included before applying.
Treatment & rehab by state
Before arranging travel, ask about current openings, level of care, age requirements, insurance, out-of-state Medicaid, payment assistance, and transportation. A listing does not guarantee admission or coverage.
New York · OASAS treatment directory
Search state-certified treatment programs by county, program type, and other needs.
New York · HOPEline
Help connecting with addiction and problem-gambling services. Call 1-877-846-7369 or text HOPENY to 467369.
CVFC · Recovery services
Local substance use treatment and recovery campus information. Contact the agency for intake and program options.
St. Joseph’s · Addiction Treatment & Recovery Centers
Explore inpatient and outpatient treatment options in the North Country.
Conifer Park · Inpatient & detox
New York inpatient treatment and admissions information. Ask admissions about transport, coverage, and current openings.
Vermont · Treatment & VT Helplink
Vermont’s official treatment information and connection to services. VT Helplink: 833-565-5465.
Pennsylvania · Treatment directory & Get Help Now
State resources link to licensed facilities, treatment comparisons, and county support. Get Help Now: 1-800-662-4357.
New Hampshire · The Doorway
Screening and referrals for substance use treatment and recovery support. Call 211 within New Hampshire; from outside the state, call 1-866-444-4211.
SAMHSA · FindTreatment.gov
Search treatment options across the country, including New York, Vermont, Pennsylvania, and New Hampshire.
Soul Check shares resources for information and connection. Services are provided by the organizations linked here. This directory does not update automatically.