New Addiction Treatment Center Opens in Gloversville to Combat Fulton County's Opioid Crisis
Helio Health opens a comprehensive outpatient program in Gloversville, bringing methadone treatment and integrated care to Fulton County, which has faced some of the highest overdose rates in New York's Capital Region.
Fulton County has faced some of the highest fatal drug overdose rates in New York's Capital Region in recent years. This week, a new facility in Gloversville opened its doors with a mission to reverse that trend.
Helio Health, a Syracuse-based behavioral health provider, launched a comprehensive outpatient treatment center at 73 North Main Street. The facility offers medication-assisted treatment including methadone, alongside individual and group counseling services—all under one roof.
What the New Center Offers
The Gloversville location represents the latest expansion of OASAS's Comprehensive Outpatient Program initiative. These programs are designed to centralize addiction treatment services, allowing patients to access multiple forms of care without traveling between locations.
Services available at the new facility include:
- All types of medication for addiction treatment (MAT), including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone
- Individual and group counseling
- Education and prevention programs
- Referrals to additional healthcare services
The New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports contributed $760,000 for the facility through the New York State Opioid Settlement Fund, with an additional $100,000 in annual state aid funding.
Part of a Larger Strategy
The Gloversville opening fits into a broader statewide effort to expand access to addiction treatment. OASAS has provided more than $17.8 million to support the development of 43 Comprehensive Outpatient Programs across New York. In 2025 alone, these programs served over 29,000 individuals.
"Comprehensive Outpatient Programs are part of our efforts to help New Yorkers in need access multiple services closer to where they live, without the need to travel to different locations, and have helped contribute to the ongoing drop in overdose deaths here in New York State," said OASAS Commissioner Dr. Chinazo Cunningham at the facility's ribbon-cutting ceremony.
New York has made more than $454 million available through its opioid settlement fund—more than any other state in the country. The state is receiving over $3 billion total through various settlement agreements with opioid manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies secured by Attorney General Letitia James.
Why Fulton County Needs This
The Daily Gazette reported that Fulton County has experienced some of the highest fatal drug overdose rates in the Capital Region in recent years. The new center addresses a critical gap in services for a community that has been disproportionately affected by the opioid epidemic.
Helio Health's expansion into Gloversville follows its 2024 merger with Fulton Friendship House, a behavioral health provider already operating in the area. The organization now offers a continuum of care that includes residential services at Victorian Manor, an OASAS-licensed reintegration program for adult males.
New Yorkers seeking addiction treatment can call the state's toll-free HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369) or text HOPENY (467369) for 24/7 support. The OASAS provider directory at oasas.ny.gov lists available treatment options including crisis detox, inpatient, residential, and outpatient care.
Written by
MTNYC Editorial TeamThe MTNYC Editorial Team is a group of healthcare writers, researchers, and addiction specialists dedicated to providing accurate, compassionate, and evidence-based information about addiction treatment and recovery resources in New York State.
