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Schedule your Child and Adolescent Psychiatry appointment through MyChart or by phone.
Existing Patients
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Physician Referrals
We accept a referral from a healthcare provider prior to patients scheduling their appointment, but a referral is not required.
- For inpatient and outpatient referrals, call Cincinnati Children's Psychiatric Intake Response Center (PIRC) at 513-636-4124.
- For residential referrals, download and complete our Residential Referral Form or call 513-636-0820.
- For partial hospitalization referrals, download and complete our Partial Hospitalization Program Referral Form.
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For a Mental Health Emergency
- If your child has a mental health emergency, first, call your child's outpatient or community mental health provider.
- Call 988, The National Suicide and Prevention Hotline
- If you are still in need of help, call Cincinnati Children's Psychiatric Intake Response Center (PIRC) at 513-636-4124. We will let you know what you need to do for your child.
- If you are not able to call your child's doctor, or the PIRC, take your child directly to an Emergency Department for a mental health evaluation or call 911.
For Routine Mental Health Questions
For routine questions or non-emergent needs about your child's mental health problems, call Cincinnati Children's Psychiatric Intake Response Center (PIRC) at 513-636-4124 and we can help you get the care your child needs.
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