Family Residences and Essential Enterprises (F.R.E.E.)

Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. is licensed by the New York State Office of Mental Health to operate an Article 31 Outpatient Mental Health Clinic.

In person ASL interpreter provided one day a week for those who are deaf or hard of hearing upon request.

Provides Integrated Outpatient Behavioral Health services to individuals in need. Clinic Staff provides services in a person-centered approach, meeting individuals where they are at and assisting them in meeting their ultimate goals. The Clinic is a free-standing entity open to the public. Services offered at our clinic include the following:

Initial Screening and Assessment

When initially seeking services, individuals will meet with a licensed therapist for an initial screening and assessment. This assessment will determine the initial path forward in regard to their treatment goals. An individual in the intake process will receive up to three initial screening visits to allow our clinicians to thoroughly evaluate the needs of each applicant and ensure an appropriate course of treatment.

Psychiatric Evaluation

Once the initial screening and assessment is completed, the individual will be set up for an appointment with one of our prescribers. This appointment, in addition to the initial screening and assessment helps to appropriately diagnosis the individual and prescribe a course of treatment designed to ameliorate symptoms and promote recovery.

Medication Therapy

If required, a course of treatment that includes medication can be prescribed. All clients are educated regarding the medication prescribed and are made fully aware of what they can expect from various courses of medication therapy.

Verbal Therapy

Individuals that require verbal therapy with any of our mental health professionals will receive such. Scheduling is arranged to be as convenient as possible and is currently being offered via telehealth and in person.

Group Therapy

FREE conducts group therapy sessions for its clients. Individuals who benefit from peer support and communication find this mode of therapy helpful. There are a wide variety of groups are offered on a weekly basis. Group sessions are available in person and virtually.

Consumer Advocacy

For those needing support from other agencies or simply seeking an alternate means to gain assistance, FREE can help by reaching out and using its considerable resources to link clients to appropriate programs and facilities.

Mobile Medical Supports

For those who do not have a stable housing environment, are homeless or in crisis settings, the Mobile Medical Support Team (MMST) will connect this vulnerable population to needed primary and preventative care. The provision of services provided by the Team will support individuals in great need of meeting their behavioral and medical health needs as they secure more permanent housing.

Substance Use Outpatient Treatment

Certified Alcohol and Substance Use Counselor (CASAC) will provide individual, family and group substance use therapy. A CASAC will work with you on your road to recovery to assist in meeting your ultimate goals and treatment outcomes, even if this means harm reduction.

Peer Supports

Certified peer specialists (staff members who also receive services for behavioral health) will provide individual, group, and family support and counseling. Our specially trained staff can work with you at home, at the clinic, or in the community to help you restore your well-being and build skills in any area of your life.