In response to the child and adolescent behavioral health crisis in our region and to keep more children out of the hospital, Oak Orchard Health has expanded its mental health services in the community.
Oak Orchard Health’s Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Services at the Brockport Health Center and in Albion, at the Oak Orchard Health Wellness Center, at 317 West Avenue, celebrated Health Center Week with the expansion of the Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Program.
Oak Orchard Health CEO Karen Kinter, along with dignitaries from all levels of government and health professionals, spoke about the need for and importance of the center at Thursday afternoon’s ribbon cutting in Albion. The expansion has been years in the making.
Ribbon cutting at the Wellness Center at Oak Orchard Health on West Avenue on Thursday afternoon
Karen Kinter/CEO of Oak Orchard Health accepted proclamations from representatives from Gov. Hochul’s Office, Senator Charles Schumer’s Office, State Senator Robert Ortt’s Office, along with Assemblyman Steve Hawley and Lynn Johnson, Chairwoman of the Orleans County Legislature.
Chief of Behavioral Health; Robin Govanlu, Dr. Michael Scharf, Dr. Goetz and Marie Mongeon; CHCANYS VP Policy, all spoke during the press conference.
Video of Ribbon Cutting