About Beacon Center Herkimer
Beacon Center Herkimer is an outpatient addiction treatment center in Herkimer, New York and offers comprehensive substance use and mental health services for individuals and families. Founded in 1990, the center combines evidence based therapies, medication assisted treatment, and peer support to deliver compassionate individualized care.
Chronic Relapse and Other Unique Programs
Treatment may include the Intensive Outpatient Program, the Alternative to Inpatient Program or specialized options such as the Early Recovery Program, Continuing Recovery Program, or Chronic Relapse Program for individuals with repeated setbacks.
The Compass Program is designed for clients with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders, removing barriers to simultaneous treatment. Services include individual therapy, gender specific process groups, family counseling, relapse prevention, and trauma focused care. Medication assisted treatment options include buprenorphine, naltrexone, and mental health medications.
Key Details About Beacon Center Herkimer
- Location: South Main Street in the heart of Herkimer, near Mohawk Street, with local public transport access
- Programs offered: Outpatient, IOP, co-occurring disorders (Compass Program), trauma, young adult, criminal justice (Safe Harbor), and gender-specific groups
- Who they treat: Adolescents, young adults, adult men and women, individuals with co-occurring mental health disorders, and justice-involved clients
- Payment options: Accepts Medicaid, private insurance, state financed plans, and offer a sliding fee scale for uninsured clients
- Telehealth available: Services can be delivered in person or remotely
- Dual certification: Licensed by New York State to treat both substance use and mental health disorders





