University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Child and Adolescent Inpatient Services
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Child and Adolescent Inpatient Services
Our mission is to provide state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment services for children and adolescents suffering from a broad range of psychiatric problems that require acute inpatient treatment. The mental, emotional and physical development of a child is complex. A safe and consistent environment is essential in order to meet the many-faceted needs of this population.
Specific areas that are frequently addressed during an inpatient hospitalization may include neurochemical imbalance, physical and/or sexual abuse, dysfunctional family systems, cognitive impairment, and inability to master appropriate socialization skills.
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Service Goals and Objectives Our goal is to provide safe and structured care, which facilitates growth and development for the child or adolescent and the family. Complete assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of treatment for each patient and their family:
Perform a multidisciplinary assessment of neurodevelopmental issues, medical status, individual strengths and difficulties, as well as environmental issues, family strengths and difficulties. Develop a multidisciplinary treatment plan to address the identified issues.
Services Offered To: Adults Teens Children
Payment: Sliding Scale Pro-bono
Online Counseling: Yes
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