Primary Care

Integrated Behavioral Health in Primary Care

Caring for Your Child’s Physical, Mental and Behavioral Health Together

Your child’s health is about more than their physical well-being. Mental, emotional and behavioral health matter, too.

At Cincinnati Children’s primary care offices, integrated behavioral health specialists work alongside your child’s pediatric care team. Depending on the location, your child's care team may include licensed clinical counselors, licensed social workers or psychologists. This team approach makes it easier to get behavioral health support in the same familiar place you already trust for your child’s care.

Whether you want to learn how to promote your child’s emotional health, have a question about your child’s development or an everyday challenge, or are concerned about their mental health, you can start by talking with us.

What Is Integrated Behavioral Health?

Integrated behavioral health (IBH) brings pediatric mental and behavioral health services into your child’s primary care office.

Our behavioral health specialists work closely with your child’s primary care provider as one care team. Together, we consider your child’s developmental, physical, emotional and behavioral health and help your family find practical strategies that fit your needs.

You don’t have to wait until a concern becomes serious to ask for help. IBH can help families build healthy habits, address concerns early and get additional support when it’s needed.

Behavioral Health Support as Part of Primary Care

When your child needs behavioral health support, finding the right care shouldn’t add more stress.

Our integrated behavioral health specialists are part of the primary care team. They can work directly with your child’s primary care provider to understand your concerns, coordinate care and decide what support may be most helpful.

For many families, this means getting help in a setting they already know and trust, without treating physical and behavioral health as separate needs.

If your child needs services beyond what we provide in primary care, our team can help determine the appropriate next steps.

How Do I Request an Appointment?

If you’re interested in IBH services, talk with your child’s Cincinnati Children’s primary care provider or contact your primary care office.

IBH is available at Cincinnati Children’s primary care locations. We offer IBH services at several non-Cincinnati Children’s locations.