Counseling and Support Services for Children and Adolescents
Children and adolescents who are experiencing emotional, social, behavioral, or academic challenges may benefit from mental health treatment. Knowing when to seek a mental health consultation is often difficult for parents. Mental health treatment is often helpful when a child or adolescent has difficulty managing sad, angry or anxious feelings, or is coping with the stress of a traumatic event, including the death of a loved one or has experienced an abusive situation. Changes in a child’s or adolescent’s usual patterns – including eating, sleeping, school performance, and choice of friends – may also signal significant difficulties that warrant a mental health consultation.
MHA professionals work with children and their families to flexibly meet their needs. MHA staff are trained in a variety of best practices to deliver mental health services that address the needs of youth.
Services
MHA’s clinics are licensed by the New York State Office of Mental health and provide individual, group, family and medication therapy services for children and adolescents. Specialized treatment is available to address the challenges of depression, anxiety, difficulties with attention and concentration, and behavioral difficulties; as well as for managing the impact of physical or sexual abuse, serious illness or death in the family. Specific services are also available for youth who have serious emotional and behavioral problems. MHA’s specially trained social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, and case managers work closely with parents to improve the lives of their children and families.
Individual psychotherapy and play therapy for young children: Young children benefit from one-to-one contact with a therapist who may use play therapy techniques to help a child express feelings and describe experiences through the use of toys, games, dolls, drawing and other techniques.
Individual psychotherapy for older children and adolescents: Through individual therapy, older children and adolescents can learn to identify and discuss feelings, to manage challenges in their lives, and to change problem behaviors.
Medication therapy: Medication may be a useful adjunct to your child’s treatment plan. Decisions about medication are made by parents working collaboratively with a psychiatrist who is a specially trained medical doctor.
Group treatment for Children and Adolescents: Group treatment provides a valuable tool for youth to share their experiences and learn to manage difficult situations through interactions peers who are facing similar challenges, guided by a therapist.
Family treatment: Family treatment addresses problems and solutions from the perspective of the family. Family members work with a therapist to learn to identify each other’s needs and improve the way the family functions together.
Information/Referrals and To Schedule an Appointment
To schedule an appointment at a location convenient to you call our Central Scheduler at (914) 345-0700 ext. 7350.
For information or to make a referral contact help@mhawestchester.org or call:
North of White Plains: 914-666-4646
South of White Plains: 914-345-0700 ext. 7303
Yonkers: 914-345-0700 ext. 7303
For providers referring individuals for services
click here to access MHA’s Referral Form.
Hours and Locations
Services are provided at MHA’s clinics located in:
Mt. Kisco
344 Main Street, Suite 301, 10549
Tarrytown
580 White Plains Road, Suite 501
White Plains
300 Hamilton Avenue, Suite 201 10601
Yonkers
20 South Broadway, Suite 1109 10701
Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Evening hours: Various. Please call for hours at the clinic nearest to you.
Languages Spoken
Spanish services are available. Click here for information about our Nuestro Futuro program, which provides comprehensive bilingual/bicultural Spanish language services.
Call (914) 345-0700 ext. 7304 for Spanish-language assistance.
Cost
We accept some health insurance plans including Child Health Plus, Medicaid and Medicare. For people without insurance, we have a sliding fee scale.
No one is denied treatment services at our clinics due to an inability to pay standard fees.
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