St. Anne Institute Opens Beacon Crisis Residence For Short- & Long-Term Youth Stays For Behavioral Health Crisis In Albany

St. Anne Institute held a grand opening for the Beacon Crisis Residence in Albany, New York, a voluntary residential mental health program for Medicaid-eligible youth. The program is licensed by the New York Office of Mental Health to provide short-term support for youth ages 12 to 17 in behavioral health crises that cannot be safely managed at home.

The facility includes bedrooms, classrooms, and a resident lounge, and provides 24-hour support. It can currently serve five youth at a time, with plans to expand capacity to eight children. The program started accepting youth in late 2025. By . . .