At the New York State Office of Mental Health, we believe it is indeed time to change how we view a child’s growth in regard to mental and emotional development!
We have an unprecedented opportunity in New York State to make an enormous difference in the lives of our children’s emotional well-being. This innovative program will improve the emotional well-being of thousands upon thousands of children in New York State by providing early intervention and treatment, which in turn will help improve school performance, social relationships, and go a long way toward preventing long-term mental health problems. We know from scientific research that children can, and do, recover quickly from emotional challenges. Research also shows that if we intervene early and quickly, we are more likely to provide a positive affect on a child’s emotional growth, social relationships, intellectual development, and overall well-being.
Child and Family Clinic Plus works closely with families to help with early identification of emotional needs by providing free voluntary screening in community settings like schools and health centers, and screening is available only with a parent or guardian’s signed consent. In compliance with HIPAA laws, the results of a child’s screening and any recommendations are shared only with the parent or guardian unless they grant permission for further dissemination.
If emotional difficulties are identified, the program works with family members to pinpoint a child’s individual needs. In addition to providing access to cutting -edge treatments which have been scientifically proven to work, services are also offered right in the family home to ensure that interventions work in the child’s own personal environment and natural surroundings. Most importantly, no one will be turned away, regardless of their ability to pay.
Child and Family Clinic Plus is designed to help keep New York’s children on track at home, in their school and in their community. This exciting new initiative ensures that New York families have the tools they need to help their children grow to become strong, resilient adults.
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