Oral history, in its most basic form, can unify a community. With oral history, stories come alive, and a community can bond over their own rich and exciting history. Oral history allows people from all backgrounds to tell their stories, adding depth and understanding to our perceptions of the past. The purpose of this project was to use the beautiful, fascinating art of oral history to better understand the context of psychiatry in northern New York in relation to the community. Above all, the institution was a uniting factor for the community; by helping those in need, the Saint Lawrence State Hospital has exemplified many of the ideals small north country towns like Ogdensburg epitomize. A sense of community and compassion for others can be found in Ogdensburg, and those same values are mirrored in the psychiatric treatment that can be found in the north country. The purpose of this website is to acknowledge the relationship between psychiatric treatment in northern New York and the community.