Community Clinic of Jefferson County
Behavioral Health • Watertown, NY • Since 1859 • 1 (Community Clinic of Jefferson County) locations
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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
About
The Community Clinic at the Children’s Home of Jefferson County (CHJC) is a Watertown, NY-based nonprofit offering clinical services to children and families. CHJC operates a community clinic as part of its broader suite of programs in mental health, care management, foster care, health homes, teen programs, after-school activities, crisis outreach, and child welfare. The organization is headquartered in Watertown, founded in 1859, employs about 65 staff, and serves the Jefferson County area with multiple offices (including 1704 State Street, Watertown, NY 13601). For clinical roles or services, CHJC emphasizes licensed or unlicensed clinicians delivering community-based mental health and wellness support to children and their families.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
Accepting Medicaid, Medicare, and most private insurances.
Discounted rates, Sliding scale fees for self-paying clients, No person shall be denied services based on inability to pay, sliding scale for self-paying clients
Languages Spoken
Pricing
FAQs
What services does CCJC offer?
Mental health services including crisis response, individual, family and group therapy, and medication management; referral to additional CHJC programs; discounted rates/sliding scale; no denial of service due to inability to pay.
How can I schedule an appointment?
To schedule an appointment with CCJC, please call (315) 782-7445 or complete our online contact form.
What should I do in a crisis?
If you are experiencing a crisis, contact the Mobile Crisis Line at 315-782-2327 or 315-405-0696 or visit the emergency room at Samaritan Medical Center, 830 Washington Street, Watertown, NY 13601. For medical emergencies, dial 911.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
Patients praise
- reports of a positive experience by at least one client, citing dedicated and caring staff
- comprehensive mental health services for all ages, including crisis response and medication management
- accessible care, with no person denied services based on inability to pay and the use of sliding scale fees
Common complaints
- reports of poor management and lack of proper supervision for clinicians
- claims of high workloads and burnout, with reports that staff concerns are dismissed or gaslighted
- allegations of toxic workplace culture and limited career growth opportunities
"Despite challenges, my experience has been remarkably positive, shaped by the dedicated and caring individuals at CHJC."
- Facebook post from 2026"If you’re a new clinician you won’t get proper supervision like they say they will. Poor management that are incompetent at their jobs. The work load is almost unbearable..."
- Indeed employee reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Personal care in a vending machine - Oct 16, 2025
- Children’s Home of Jefferson County receives $2M grant for mental health emergency response - Feb 24, 2026
- Watertown, Jefferson County celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month - May 7, 2026
- Children’s Home of Jefferson County Golf Tournament - Aug 6, 2025
- Samaritan Partners with Jefferson County Public Health Service for 2025-2030 Community Health Assessment and Community Health Improvement Plan - Samaritan Health - Feb 3, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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