Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene - Behavioral Health Center

Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene – Behavioral Health Center, located at 60–62 Franklin Avenue in Dunkirk, New York, is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Center dedicated to providing comprehensive, integrated mental health and substance use services in one accessible location. The center delivers outpatient treatment for children, adolescents, teens, and adults, offering individual, family, and group therapy alongside medication management and medication assisted treatment. With crisis stabilization, mobile crisis services, and care coordination available, the facility ensures individuals receive timely support during urgent situations while maintaining continuity of care.

The Dunkirk Behavioral Health Center provides treatment for depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use disorder, co-occurring disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders, and stress-related challenges. Specialized therapeutic approaches include Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, Play Therapy, Art Therapy, and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy. Peer support services and bilingual assistance further enhance accessibility and engagement. Through evidence-based practices and a community-centered model, the center promotes emotional wellness, resilience, and long-term recovery for individuals across Chautauqua County.