I'm doing so much better in life since I started to come here. I'm completely grateful for all they have done for me, and for all the support they have given me.
About Hamburg Counseling Service
Harmonia Collaborative Care, previously known as Hamburg Counseling Service, is located in Hamburg, New York. The facility focuses on supporting individuals who are working through substance use disorders. They offer a variety of services designed to fit the needs of each person, and for those who need it they offer medication assisted treatment (MAT) to help alongside therapy.
Whether you’re seeking therapy for yourself or with your family Harmonia offers support for anyone 13 and older. They provide individual counseling as well as therapy for couples and families. Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF CBT) is an evidence based therapy offered here to those affected by trauma to help them work through its impact.
Specialized Senior Services
The challenges that come with aging are real, but Harmonia offers solutions to help seniors navigate them. Their services are tailored to support older adults through these changes. One of the essential services they offer is the Health Home Care Coordination program, which provides in home assistance for seniors with chronic health or mental health issues.
Living Without Violence Program
Harmonia stands out because they’re dedicated to helping people live independent, fulfilling lives, not just addressing symptoms. They focus on lasting improvement, and their Living Without Violence program is an excellent example of that. It helps people break free from toxic cycles and learn how to build healthy, peaceful relationships.
Latest Reviews
I had a Great therapy until they let her go didn't go so well with the next now I'm at square one again with a med that for heart they always tryed the psychic meds but never fell for it
Response from the owner1 month ago
Thank you for your review. Client care is of the utmost importance to us. Please call the office and speak with our Director of Mental Health Clinics.
They really do not have enough room to see the clients they take on. I believe going here actually destroyed my relationship sadly.
Response from the owner3 weeks ago
Thank you for your feedback. Our historic building in the heart of Hamburg is in a beautiful setting. We also offer services at our Derby location, which may be more to your liking. Please feel free to contact our Clinic Director so she can learn more about your concerns.
I cancelled my service a month ago, yet I kept getting scheduled. I would call and send emails informing them that I was not going to continue services with them, yet they kept me on schedule. The counselor they paired me with kept goofing up dates, and began scheduling me for online sessions, despite being very transparent from the start about wanting in-person sessions only. I would not suggest this to anyone. Counselors should make you feel welcome, not pushed away. If you want mental health support, you are better off without counseling than wasting your time with Harmonia.
Response from the owner7 months ago
We apologize for the confusion. Please feel free to call the office if we can be of assistance. 
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Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.
Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.
Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.
Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.
Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.
Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Outpatient Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.
Treatments
Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.
Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.
Programs
Adult Program
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
LGBTQ Program
Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.
Military Program
Serving in the military is both mentally and physically challenging, and can result in trauma that persists even after combat ends. Military programs are tailored to the specific and often complex needs of active duty personnel, veterans, and military families. Clients often access these programs through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Young Adult Program
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.
Clinical Services
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.
Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.
Eating disorders include anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and dysfunctional eating patterns. Many psychologists and other mental health professionals consider eating disorders to be food addictions, meaning food is being used in an addictive way (similar to drug or alcohol addiction). Certain substance abuse treatment programs will have treatment for eating disorders as one of the services offered. An eating disorder may also present as a co-occuring disorder or dual diagnosis alongside drug and alcohol addiction.
Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.
Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.
In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.
Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.
Staff
Valerie Nowak, LMHC, MPA
Chief Executive Officer
Michelle Chiappetta, AA
Director of Finance & Administration
Beverly Eagan, BS
Human Resources & Compliance Specialist
Kristy Gasiewicz, MS
Health Home Director
Jennifer L. Gunia, BS
Director of Senior Services
Laura Spencer, PhD, LMHC
Director of Mental Health Clinics
Contact Information
(716) 648-0650 
97 South Buffalo street
Hamburg, NY 14075
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