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For children, our Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Medicine Center offers two special programs to assess and treat children with mental health conditions and behavioral disorders:
| ASSESSMENT AND CONSULTATION CLINIC |
This clinic offers primary care physicians, families and mental health professionals access to psychiatric assessments and consultations for children of all ages.
Circumstances commonly evaluated in this clinic include: |
| Depression symptoms |
Behavior problems at school |
Anxiety symptoms
(obsessions, school avoidance) |
Aggressive behavior |
| Defiance and family conflict |
Odd or bizarre behavior |
| Attention or hyperactive problems |
Eating disorder symptoms |
| Decline in academics |
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Parents may call the clinic directly; however, we encourage them to talk with their primary care physician before calling
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PHONE: 503-561-5582 |
| DAY HOSPITAL |
| Salem Hospital's Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Medicine Day Hospital serves children from ages 5 to 17 who have a wide range of issues, including: |
| Suicidal behavior |
Disabling anxiety |
| Out-of-control aggression |
Severe family conflict |
| Severe depression |
Psychotic disorders |
| Complicated ADHD |
Eating disorders |
Children and adolescents typically spend six hours a day, Monday through Friday, for one to three weeks receiving treatment, which may include group, family and individual therapy, psychological testing and medication therapy.
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Chad Weber, Intake & community Outreach Coordinator
(503)
561-5582
Child and Adolescent Psychiatric
2478 13th Street SE,
Suite 200
Salem, OR 97301
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