PLATTSBURGH, N.Y., January 30, 2023- Behavioral Health Services North, a leader in whole person health, was recognized as the Business of the Year at the North Country Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner on January 27, 2023.
The North Country Chamber of Commerce hosted its 111th Annual Awards Dinner at the West Side Ballroom Friday night, with the theme being “A Winter Wonderland.”
The sold-out event featured decorations such as snowflakes, evergreen bows and cranberry centerpieces, while the more than 375 attendees dressed up in their finest attire as the 2023 Chamber award winners of Business of the Year, Small Business of the Year, Businessperson of the Year and Trailblazer, along with the 2022 Chairperson, were all honored.
A progressive not-for-profit organization founded in 1874, BHSN has evolved to a serve over 8,000 clients through whole-person care including physical care, behavioral health care and human services that provides an integrated continuum of essential, responsive and cost-effective services.
Over 400 employees at BHSN work daily to make that mission come to life.
“We have a vision, a responsibility, to not only disrupt, but transform the healthcare landscape. We’re going to do so by creating the most comprehensive and integrated community-based healthcare environment in the country.” Said Mark Lukens, President and CEO at BHSN. “One that we hope is going to be duplicated a thousand times over. It will include access to treatment 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, technology and artificial intelligence to engage clients between visits. We are decreasing costs through more efficient and effective care of modalities. We are improving outcomes by focusing not only on mental health, but physical health, and the social determinants that impact our ability to feel good.”
“Our journey over the past 6 years has been incredible. Over the past 6 years alone, we have grown from 100 to over 400 employees across Northern New York. It is our team of talented and motivated individuals, who are willing to challenge the status quo every day, that are driving the transformation. We are honored to be recognized by the North Country Chamber of Commerce as Business of the Year, and take our responsibility to support their economic development strategies seriously.”
Garry Douglas, president/CEO of the North Country Chamber of Commerce said “Under the leadership of President Mark Lukens, his team and his board, BHSN has experienced astounding growth in its capacity and efforts,” says Garry Douglas, Chamber President. “Over just the last five years, its revenue has increased from $8 million to $37 million, enabling historic new levels of service and support for our area.”
About the North Country Chamber of Commerce
The North Country Chamber of Commerce is a regional chamber serving Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton and northern Warren Counties in New York State and southern Quebec. With more than 3,200 members, it is the largest business and economic development alliance in northern New York and one of the five largest chambers in the state. Services and activities include economic development, small business support, government affairs, Quebec – New York relations, health insurance, tourism promotion and development and
About Behavioral Health Services North
Behavioral Health Services North, a progressive not-for-profit organization founded in 1874, is committed to transforming care and enriching the lives of those they service and their communities by delivering leading whole-person care including physical care, behavioral health care and human services that provides an integrated continuum of essential, responsive and cost-effective services. Behavioral Health Services North brings treatment, rehabilitation and support to families across Northern New York through its network of over sixty locations spanning seven counties. www.bhsn.org.