Behavioral Health Network
Children & Youth Services
Contact Information
Rochester Mental Health Center
490 Ridge Rd E.
Rochester, NY 14621
Phone: (585) 922-2500
and
Genesee Mental Health Center
224 Alexander St.
Rochester, NY 14607
Phone: (585) 922-7770
Hours
| Rochester Mental Health Center | Mon - Fri: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm |
| Genesee Mental Health Center |
Mon - Thurs: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm Fri: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Emergency Services are available 24-hours-a-day in the Emergency Department at Rochester General Hospital.
About Children & Youth Treatment Services
The Behavioral Health Network’s Children and Youth Services Treatment Team provides treatment for children with significant emotional problems and their families. Our services include crisis intervention, psychiatric / mental health evaluation, and ongoing treatment, which may include individual therapy, group & family therapy, and medication support services.
Our Services
Evaluation / Screening
Children are evaluated by a primary therapist or psychologist at the initial visit to determine whether ongoing care is needed and to determine a treatment plan. A comprehensive evaluation looks at both psychiatric, emotional, social and medical issues of the child and allows the psychiatrist or nurse practitioner to arrive at conclusions about methods of care.
Individual Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy is offered by the primary therapist and involves the patient working with the therapist on identified problem areas. With young children the individual therapy may take the form of play therapy.
Group Therapy
A patient is referred for group therapy by his/her primary therapist. The weekly groups provide education, support, problem solving, learning social skills, anger management and personal growth. Dialectical behavior therapy groups for adolescents are offered at Genesee Mental Health Center.
Crisis Intervention
Patients are seen on an urgent basis by a Children & Youth Services staff member during the hours of operation if they are experiencing symptoms that are causing significant or urgent distress.
Medication Services
This service is provided to patients who have been admitted to the Children & Youth program and are assessed by an MD or Nurse Practitioner as needing to be treated with medications. If medication is indicated, it is prescribed and monitored by the psychiatrist or Nurse Practitioner.
Family Therapy
Family therapy is indicated when the identified concern requires the joint efforts of both the family and the patient to achieve a positive outcome.
School-based Health Care Program
We provide school-based health care programs in several schools in the Rochester City School District. We offer pediatric care in addition to mental health services, including sick and well-child care, done in collaboration with the child's pediatrician. Our school-based health centers are located at:
- John Marshall High School on Ridgeway Ave.
- John James Audubon School #33 on Webster Ave.
- Dr. Martin Luther King School #9 on N. Clinton Ave.
- Dr. Frederick Thomas Learning Center on Scio St.
School-based health centers are open and available to students while school is in session.
Our Team
The Children and Youth Services Team consists of:
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Director
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Medical Director
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Program Coordinators
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Child Psychiatrist
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Licensed Social Workers
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Crisis Specialists
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Nurse Practitioners
Eligibility
Children up to age 18 who are experiencing mental, behavioral, emotional or social problems that interfere with their daily lives and school work.
Information and Referrals
- Michele Beeley, LCSW, Director: (585) 922-2569
- Brian Chaffee, LCSW-R, Program Coordinator at Genesee Mental Health Center: (585) 922-7257
- Traci Wilson, LCSW, Program Coordinator, Rochester Mental Health Center: (585) 922-2528
