Mental health treatment

NextGen Counseling received its state licensure in October 2025. The organization now welcomes children aged 12-19 for addiction counseling at its location on Dickson City’s Main Street.

The Northeast Regional Crisis Stabilization Center opened its walk-in crisis intervention service in December. The Honesdale center plans to open a crisis residential service with eight beds early this year.

Mental health professionals from the region provide guidance on gun violence, anxiety and how parents can best talk about the topic with children in the wake of Wednesday's shooting at a Minnesota Catholic school.

The Good Drop ketamine clinic in Avoca treats patients with treatment-resistant depression, chronic pain and anxiety. While they're happy to offer alternative care in Northeast Pennsylvania, the owners still see a lack of understanding around ketamine.