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CHILD AND
ADOLESCENT OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS
At Cambridge
Health Alliance, we understand that raising a family is more challenging
than ever. Both parents and children must balance the demands of
school, work, family, and friends - with fewer resources to help
children cope with today's fast-paced world.
CHA offers a
number of outpatient programs to help children of all ages and backgrounds
reach their fullest potential. Our expert staff of Psychiatrists,
Psychologists, Nurse Clinical Specialists, and Social Workers, have
extensive training in the mental health of children and teenagers,
and many serve as faculty at Harvard Medical School.
Due
to a high demand for our services, CHA is prioritizing
appointments for patients enrolled in Primary Care at CHA, and to
residents of our service area (Cambridge, Chelsea, Everett, Malden,
Revere, Somerville, and Winthrop, MA). If
you or your child do not meet these criteria, our staff may be able
to assist you in finding a referral service.
Services:
Our general
mental health program for children, the Child Ambulatory Service,
provides state-of-the-art evaluation and treatment for children
and teenagers including individual and family treatment, medication
management (psychopharmacology), cognitive-behavioral therapy, as
well as pediatric neurology, neuropsychological testing, and group
therapy programs.
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Deaf
and Hard of Hearing Clinic - Expert care for the deaf and
hard-of-hearing community. |
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Family
and Couples Clinic - Helps couples and families of all ages
with a wide range of relationship problems. |
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HIV
Mental Health - Counseling for people with HIV/AIDS. Visit
our Zinberg HIV clinic
for more. |
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Linguistic
and Cultural Programs - Bilingual and bicultural clinicians
that help native speakers from across the globe. These services
see both adults and children. |
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Asian
Mental Health
Haitian Mental Health
Latino Mental Health |
Portuguese
Mental Health
African American Mental Health
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Victims
of Violence Services - Specialized programs for people who
have suffered acute or chronic trauma, either directly or through
a loved one. Visit our VOV site
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We also provide
mental health services for students at our school based health centers
at Cambridge Ridge and Latin High School, Somerville High School,
Everett High School, and at the Keverian School (Anna May Powers
clinic) in Everett.
Common reasons
why families come to us for help:
- Divorce in
the family
- Family conflict
and arguments
- Poor grades
in school or unexplained fall in school performance
- Drugs or
alcohol use
- A sudden
change in friends or activities
- Chronic illness
in the family
- Persistent
disobedience, aggression, theft, or vandalism
- Childhood
fears, anxiety, or depression
- Low self-esteem
or withdrawal from family and friends
- Sudden gain/loss
in weight, or body image issues
- Frequent,
unexplainable anger, aggression, or temper tantrums
- Self-injury
or self destructive behavior.
- Threats to
run away
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Recent
changes in Outpatient Psychiatry.
Click
here for more.
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Child Psychiatry
Child Referral
Line:
617-665-3458
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Main Location:
CHA Macht Building
When
should you seek help for your child?
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