OUR STAFF

The staff at the Child and Family Institute is comprised of a multidisciplinary group of clinicians and supervised trainees including: Psychiatrists Psychologists Substance Abuse Clinicians Social workers Art therapists Nurse practitioners Family and couples therapists Family advocates

The Child and Family Institute provides families with comprehensive clinical and supportive services. Our specialty training includes: Substance abuse and addiction Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy Psychodynamic/insight-oriented therapy Behavior modification Cognitive behavioral therapy for depression Play therapy Family therapy Parent-infant relational therapies

The Child and Family Institute Outpatient Department is located at St. Lukes and Roosevelt Hospitals at the following two locations: 411 West 114th Street (between Amsterdam Avenue and Morningside Drive) New York, NY 10025 1090 Amsterdam Avenue (at 114th Street) New York, NY 10025 Main Phone: (212) 523-4885 Intake Coordinator: (212) 523-3082 Fax: (212) 523-3064 If emergencies occur during non-business hours, we encourage families to contact the St. Lukes and Roosevelt Hospitals Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program at (212) 523-3347. Families may also call 911 or visit their closest emergency room.

THE INTAKE PROCESS

We gather several types of information in order to ensure that we can offer families everything they need and deserve. 1. Call the intake staff at (212) 523-3082 to set up an intake. There are generally two intake appointments that comprise the comprehensive evaluation. The first appointment is generally in the afternoon in which parents and children fill out clinical questionnaires, as well as complete standard paperwork. The subsequent appointment is with the clinician, in consultation with an attending psychiatrist, and is scheduled for the following days and times: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:30 am and 12:30 pm Wednesdays at 12:30 pm Fridays at 9:30 am 2. The assigned primary therapist will set up an appointment with children, adolescents and families following the intake appointment. 3. The primary therapist works with family members to develop a treatment plan that meets the patients needs. The patient may work with additional members of the treatment team e.g., a psychiatrist or a group therapist, to address issues.

Outpatient Services
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Sometimes children who are experiencing emotional health difficulties have learned to hide their problems. Children with undiagnosed and untreated emotional health problems are more likely to perform poorly in school, drop out of school, get in trouble with the law, have difficulty finding a job, and use drugs. There is now substantial research showing that the earlier emotional health problems are detected and treated, the better children will do in the long run.

OUR OUTPATIENT DEPARTMENT SERVICES

The Child & Family Institute Outpatient Department offers an array of services tailored to fit each familys needs, including: Individual therapy Group therapy (ADHD, social skills) Parent education/Support groups Family therapy Pediatric psychopharmacology clinic (Medication) treatment Art therapy Neuropsychological assessment Family support Home-based therapy sessions

WE ASSIST CHILDREN WITH:

Improving social skills Anger management Improving concentration in school Stress management Decreasing problem behaviors at home and in school Raising self-esteem

CHILD AND FAMILY CLINIC PLUS

As a partnership with the New York State Office of Mental Health, we offer Child and Family Clinic Plus, an initiative to promote emotional wellness and provide early intervention. All families at the outpatient department receive a comprehensive evaluation and are eligible to receive up to nine voluntary in-home therapy sessions per year. In addition, we have satellite clinics that provide emotional wellness screenings and treatment. For information, call (212) 636-1621.

PARENT INFANT CENTER (PIC)

PIC is a prevention and treatment program that provides psychotherapeutic services to high-risk pregnant women, parents and their children from birth the age of three. The focus of treatment is on the child-caretaker relationship and the goal is to intervene early and to foster healthy attachments.

CONSULTATION SERVICES
We also offer the following specialized psychiatric consultation services: School-Based Health Clinics (located at Louis Brandeis High School, Martin Luther King High School and A. Phillip Randolph High School) Pediatric Neuropsychiatry Clinic

DIALECTICAL BEHAVIORAL THERAPY (DBT)

DBT is offered in both individual and group formats and targets pre-teens and teens who harm themselves or have other emotional health issues. Groups for parents of children who receive DBT treatment are an integral part of treatment.

COMPREHENSIVE ADOLESCENT REHABILITATION AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES (CARES)

CARES is an alternative high school that provides mental health and substance abuse services for adolescents. Individual, group and family therapy and psychopharmacology are offered along with a full academic program. Call (212) 523-7233 for more information. CHILDRENS COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES (CCMHS): CCMHS is comprised of three programs. Childrens Single Point of Access (CSPOA), which acts as the clearinghouse for high-end mental health services in New York City. Our Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Waiver program provides the highest level of services for children at risk for psychiatric hospitalization and/or placement in order to keep them in the home and the community. The Blended Case Management (BCM) program provides case management services to children and adolescents. Call (888) CSPOA-58 or (888) 277-6258 for more information.

ENROLLMENT GUIDELINES
Children must be under the age of 18 to schedule an evaluation. Exceptions are sometimes made if an 18-year-old is currently attending high school. Sometimes children are diagnosed with developmental disabilities as their primary reason for referral. In these cases, referrals are made to clinics that specialize in these developmental disabilities. We offer substance use prevention and treatment services, however, we can only offer these when there is a primary mental health issue. Some cases may be referred to more specialized services.

BETH ISRAEL-ST. LUKES HEARTS PROGRAM

HEARTS (Healing Emotions and Achieving Resilience to Traumatic Stress) Program is a new federally funded program that aims to provide trauma treatment. Treatments include: Attachment, SelfRegulation, and Competence (ARC) for ages 5-18 and Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) for ages 0-5. We are now members of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN). In addition, we have resources for parents including parenting skills training groups, psychoeducation groups, support groups and a monthly parent talk night.