Mental Health Services

Spealizing in the unique mental health needs of children, teens and young adults.

As the only health system in the state 100% dedicated to kids, Connecticut Children’s specializes in the unique mental health needs of children, teens and young adults.

Our experts work together to provide the support your child and family needs. That includes closely coordinating our services with one another, as well as your child’s other pediatric specialists.

Is Your Child in Crisis?

If your child is in crisis, or a danger to themselves or others, call 911. In Connecticut, you can also call 211 for emergency or crisis intervention. For free, confidential support from the National Suicide Prevention Life Line, call 1.800.273.8255 or text “HOME” to 741741.


 

Services We Offer

Consultation & Liaison Inpatient Services

Sometimes, a patient who’s been admitted to Connecticut Children's Emergency Department or medical floors has a mental health need that should be addressed right away. They might need support adjusting to a serious injury or new chronic illness, help dealing with a diagnosis that impacts their thinking or mental health, or treatment for a psychiatric condition.

Our mental health team provides all of this support as an inpatient consultation service.

Emergency Services

When a child, teen or young adult visits Connecticut Children's Emergency Department in a crisis, our mental health experts are available to stabilize and support them. Our psychiatrists and social workers provide consultation services that include crisis intervention, psychiatric evaluations, treatment strategies, and referrals to community providers.

Outpatient Mental Health Clinic

The multi-disciplinary clinic supports children, teens and families experiencing mental health challenges, including ADHD, anxiety, depression, coping with a new diagnosis or changes in care, and managing the mental health impacts of a chronic health condition.

 

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Center for Care Coordination 

At Connecticut Children’s Center for Care Coordination, we understand how overwhelming and challenging it is to connect to providers and navigate resources in your community after leaving the hospital. Our multi-disciplinary support team is available to help you navigate supports and ensure you know where to turn when things feel hard.

We can help your family connect to concrete resources, including medical, mental health, educational, and basic need supports.

Medical Psychiatric Integrated Care Unit

The inpatient unit was thoughtfully designed to accommodate 12 patients with complex medical and psychiatric needs. All rooms are private with individual bathrooms, and we have dedicated rooms that are large enough to accommodate assistive devices.  

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