The Family, Child and Youth Mental Health Program provides community-based mental health care on a consultative basis for the full spectrum of mental health conditions to children and youths 17 years of age or younger. The consultative service typically consists of one or two visits by a physician and potential follow-up with a clinician from the clinical team using trauma-informed care approaches.
The team consists of physicians, nurses, a social worker and support staff who collaborate with community-based mental health agencies, regional hospitals and primary care providers to assist children, youths and their caregivers in need of mental health care. For more complex cases, the team may offer a shared care model with the child or youth’s primary health care team.
Services provided through the Family, Child and Youth Mental Health Program may occur virtually or in-person. In-person services may be provided at the Community Health Hub (287 Bayshore Dr., Midland) or at a regional affiliated primary care setting.