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Mental Health Clinic Visits

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Mental Health Clinic Visits

What does this measure?

The number of visits to mental health clinics during the week of a state survey, expressed as a rate per 1,000 residents. Visits may be made by residents of other counties, as the data are reported by the location of the clinic.

Why is this important?

Mental illness can decrease one's ability to function in daily life and is the leading cause of disability in the United States. Effective treatment and support services can help individuals improve and recover from mental illnesses.

How is the region performing?

There were 5.8 mental health clinic visits per 1,000 residents in the Mid-Hudson Valley region in 2019, compared to 7.1 in the state (excluding NYC). The region experienced a 4% decline in the rate of mental health clinic visits since 2001. In 2019, Greene had the highest rate of mental health clinic visits in the region at 8.5, while Orange, at 4.8, had the lowest.

Notes about the data

Data come from the NYS Office of Mental Health's Patient Characteristics Survey, which is completed during one week every two years. A statewide decline of 6,000 patients (or about 3.5%) from 2005 to 2007 could be due to a shift in survey method from paper-based to Web-based, as some providers had difficulty making the transition. All agencies that receive state funding take part in the survey.

Mental Health Clinic Visits
2001200320052007200920112013201520172019
Region6.06.06.05.14.85.05.05.35.35.8
Columbia4.75.14.14.15.86.27.98.37.27.0
Dutchess8.38.58.56.45.96.46.46.26.05.8
Greene5.77.68.15.66.27.67.56.78.28.5
Orange3.83.93.74.03.63.73.84.23.44.8
Putnam4.74.24.45.65.04.64.35.04.64.9
Sullivan8.78.89.34.93.94.74.64.95.26.3
Ulster6.76.06.15.25.04.54.35.26.77.0
NYS (excluding NYC)4.85.15.24.84.95.25.35.75.97.1

Source: New York State Office of Mental Health
Notes: Figures are total visits during survey week per 1,000 residents. Survey is administered every two years.




Number of Mental Health Clinic Visits
2001200320052007200920112013201520172019
Region6,5406,7306,7625,7725,4735,6905,7446,0305,9566,562
Columbia297322260258365387493507433416
Dutchess2,3722,4662,4911,8801,7641,9021,8981,8331,7741,708
Greene273367396277308371360320388402
Orange1,3091,4151,3501,4641,3221,3981,4311,5671,3081,840
Putnam453415438561496457428498456479
Sullivan643665714379302362351368392476
Ulster1,1931,0801,1139539168137839371,2051,241
NYS (excluding NYC)53,13656,59158,01853,17154,40558,51559,61063,43865,32778,492

Source: New York State Office of Mental Health
Notes: Figures are total visits during survey week. Survey is administered every two years.




INDICATORS TREND | STATE
Children Living in Poverty Increasing
Children Living in Poverty, by Race/Ethnicity Not Applicable
Single-Parent Families Increasing
Single-Parent Families, by Race/Ethnicity Not Applicable
Rate of Child Abuse and Neglect Decreasing
Rate of Foster Care Admissions Decreasing
Teen Pregnancy Decreasing
Average Charitable Giving Increasing
Voter Registration Rate Increasing
Voter Participation Rate Increasing
Total Population Increasing
Population by Age Not Applicable
Population by Race/Ethnicity Not Applicable
Household Types Not Applicable
Foreign-Born Population Increasing
Change in Total Jobs Increasing
Employment by Sector Not Applicable
Spending for County Government Increasing
Tourism Revenue Increasing
Preschoolers Receiving Special Education Services Increasing
Prekindergarten Participation Decreasing
Students Receiving Special Education Services Increasing
Per-Student Spending Increasing
Student Performance on Grade 4 English, by Economic Background Not Applicable
Student Performance on Grade 4 English, by Race/Ethnicity Not Applicable
Student Performance on Grade 4 Math, by Economic Background Not Applicable
Student Performance on Grade 4 Math, by Race/Ethnicity Not Applicable
High School Cohort Graduation Rate Increasing
High School Cohort Dropout Rate Decreasing
High School GED Rate Decreasing
Education Levels of Adults Not Applicable
Education Levels of Adults, by Race/Ethnicity Not Applicable
Median Household Income Maintaining
Median Household Income, by Race/Ethnicity Not Applicable
People Living in Poverty Increasing
People Living in Poverty, by Race/Ethnicity Not Applicable
Seniors Living in Poverty Maintaining
Veterans Living in Poverty Decreasing
Children Receiving Subsidized Child Care Decreasing
Students Eligible for Free/Reduced Price Lunch Increasing
Earned Income Tax Credit Participation Decreasing
People Without Health Insurance Decreasing
Deaths from Drug Overdoses Increasing
Early Prenatal Care, by Mother's Race/Ethnicity Not Applicable
Living Wage Rate by Household Type Not Applicable
Income in Relation to Poverty Level Not Applicable
Babies with Low Birth Weights Increasing
People Living wth HIV Increasing
Mental Health Clinic Visits Decreasing
Homeownership Rates Increasing
Homeless Persons Decreasing
Cost of Homeownership Maintaining
Cost of Renting Not Applicable
Violent Crimes Decreasing
Domestic Violence Decreasing


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