Mental and Behavioral Health Institute
Patient and Family Resources

Mental Health Crisis / Emergency

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or emergency, please contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline or the NAMI HelpLine.

Mental and Behavioral Health Resources

Our patient and family resources provide information and support for you and your family throughout your journey with the Mental and Behavioral Health Institute at Cincinnati Children's.

Suicide Prevention

Resources for patients and families interested in learning more about suicide prevention.

Psychiatric Intake Response Center (PIRC)

Manages all psychiatric patient consultations and intake.

Partial Hospitalization

Provides therapeutic care to help children ages 9 to 18 manage difficult emotions, problematic behavior and mental illness.

Neuropsychology Program

Helps children with neurologically based cognitive and behavior problems learn, grow and reach their highest potential.

Center for Adherence and Self-Management

Helps children, adolescents and young adults who have difficulty taking medications or following through with treatment recommendations.

Center for ADHD

Provides a multidisciplinary approach to assessing and treating children and adolescents with ADHD.

Brain Health and Wellness Center

Offers multidisciplinary care for children with concussions or brain injuries, including quick mental health check-ups, referrals for extra help, and proven treatments for emotional, behavioral, social, and medication-related issues.

Headache Center

A national leader in diagnosing and treating various headache disorders in children and adolescents, including migraine, tension and chronic headaches.

Heart and Mind Wellbeing Center

Provides emotional and mental health support for people with heart disease and their families, helping all ages manage stress and regain hope and control during challenging times.
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Educational Support

If you're concerned that your child has a delay or disability, it's important to refer them to Early Intervention as soon as possible.

UCCEDD

The University of Cincinnati Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCCEDD) works with and on behalf of children and adults with disabilities and their families.
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How to Do Mental Health Check-Ins with Your Children

Here are a few suggestions to help you check-in with your children and where to get help.
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Mental Health Checkup and Toolkit

These exercises can help children cope with emotions like worry, stress, or feeling upset, and help with situations may feel out of their control.
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Resource List for Common Mental Health Concerns in Youth

Here are some reading recommendations to help both parents and youth better navigate mental and behavioral health concerns.

Prepare for Your Visit

Adaptive Care.

Adaptive Care Team

We are dedicated to improving healthcare experiences for patients with developmental disability and/or behavioral needs.
Caren App.

Cincinnati Children's App

The Cincinnati Children's smartphone app is a digital concierge tool that simplifies your visits to Cincinnati Children’s Burnet and Liberty campuses.
Family Resource Center.

Family Resource Center

We provide space to read, catch up on work, grab a cup of coffee or play a game with your child.
School Services.

School Services

We offer bedside and classroom instruction to help your child keep up with their schoolwork during an extended hospital stay.
Social Services.

Social Services

As members on every medical team, clinical social workers provide ongoing support and counseling, crisis intervention, advocacy and education.
Patient Resources at Cincinnati Children's.

View All Patient Resources

Explore the wide-ranging resources Cincinnati Children's offers its patients: before, during and after your visit.
Adaptive Care.

Cincinnati Children's Health Library

Cincinnati Children's offers a Health Library with topics on general health and wellness, as well as condition-specific information and guidance.
Ongoing Support Resources.

Ongoing Support Resource Directory

Cincinnati Children's has compiled resources to provide information, services and support from trusted sources for you and your child throughout their healthcare journey.

Additional Resources

School-based Outreach

  • Adapt for Life enables children and adolescents to become mentally fit by helping them build healthier habits and skills, including self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills and responsible decision-making.

Support Resources

  • The Rubinstein Library is full of health-related information on developmental and behavioral issues and related children’s health conditions.
  • The Trevor Project provides resources for LGBTQ+ young people, parents and allies.
  • Additional resources for mental and behavioral health can also be found in our Ongoing Support Resources directory.
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