Mental Health
Greene County Mental Health Center is a licensed provider of mental health outpatient treatment and rehabilitative services under the oversight of the NYS Office of Mental Health. As a public agency supported by your county and state taxes, any resident of Greene County may use the services of the Center.
Our team comprises a dedicated group of professionals including Psychiatrists, Nurse Practitioners, Social Workers, and Psychiatric Nurses. Together, we collaborate to deliver a comprehensive system of care tailored to meet the mental health needs of Greene County residents. Our commitment is to provide effective and compassionate support to individuals seeking mental health services, ensuring they receive the care and attention necessary for their well-being and recovery. View Our Mission Statement/Statement on Diversity
Before you go to a Hospital Emergency Room for a mental health-related issue, please contact Greene County Mental Health Center. We can either help address the concerns you have without going to the hospital, or we can help determine if your need is greater than we can handle and then direct you to the appropriate resources. If you are experiencing a psychiatric emergency or in crisis, please contact MHA’s Mobile Crisis at (518) 943-5555, or during non-business hours contact GCMHC’s Mental Health On-Call service (518) 622-3344 and ask to speak to the mental health on-call worker.
For Medication Refills
Call our prescription refill line at (518) 622-9163 and Press 3
For Billing Questions or Concerns
Contact our billing department at (518) 622-9163 and Press 4
988: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
988 is the three-digit number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL). 988 is more than just an easy-to-remember number. It is a direct connection to caring support for anyone in mental health distress. This may include thoughts of suicide, substance use crisis, & emotional distress. 988 is a free service available to everyone nationwide. You can contact 988 by chat, text, or phone. Call or text 988 to be connected with a trained crisis counselor. When you call, you can access support in Spanish by pressing 2. Interpretation services are available in over 150 languages. To access 988 via chat, visit 988lifeline.org.
NYS Office of Mental Health Emotional Support Line: 1-844-863-9314
The Emotional Support Line provides free and confidential support, helping callers experiencing increased anxiety due to the coronavirus emergency. The Help Line is staffed by volunteers, including mental health professionals, who have received training in crisis counseling.
You Can Save a Life
Narcan is available at no cost at the Greene County Mental Health Center. If you or someone you know is struggling with Opiate Use Disorder, contact our Opiate Overdose Prevention Program Coordinator at (518) 622-9163 ext. 7117
Trainings are free and confidential. Kits are provided on site.
Greene County Opioid Settlement Funds
Greene County is a named plaintiff to several lawsuits brought against numerous defendants, including drug manufacturers, distributors, and chain pharmacies based on claims that they individually and collectively contributed to the opioid epidemic in New York State and created a public health crisis.
The Attorney General negotiated opioid settlement payments for New York State and its counties. These direct payments to the counties consist of both one-time and recurring payments for a number of years. NYS OASAS has also awarded counties Local Governmental Unit (LGU) Abatement Funds, intended to address the local impacts of the opioid crisis. The Greene County Community Services Board, together with the Greene County LGU will oversee the utilization of these funds.
In accordance with Opioid Settlement Fund Reporting Requirements, the following is how Opioid Settlement Funds were used in Greene County in 2024
| Personnel | Director of Community Wellness
Greene County Sheriff’s Office |
$63,954.75 |
Jason Fredenberg, Psy.D., Director of Community Services & Mental Health Dept.
Heather Helmedach, RN MSN, Director of Clinical Services
Jill Sirago, Mental Health Business Manager
Arthur F. McGinn, MD, Psychiatrist, Medical Director
Sara Kendall, LCSW-R, Clinical Coordinator – Adult Services, AOT Coordinator
skendall@greenecountyny.gov
Emily Krause, LCSW-R, Clinical Coordinator – Children’s Services
ekrause@greenecountyny.gov
Zoe Knopf, SPOA Coordinator (Adults & Children), Intake Coordinator
zknopf@greenecountyny.gov
Kimberly Linden, Medical Records
klinden@greenecountyny.gov
f. (518) 621-4228
e. mentalhealth@greenecountyny.gov
905 Greene County Office Bldg, Cairo NY, 12413