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Outreach Services
Background
Access to appropriate child mental health services continues to directly affect children and families. Unmet mental health treatment needs of children often "snowball," directly impacting multiple life domains. Researchers have found almost a threefold increase in children presenting to pediatric offices with psychosocial problems compared to 20 years ago, according to the Journal of Pediatrics (v105, No. 6, 6 June 2000). Early identification helps children avoid many of the problems associated with early onset of mental health, substance abuse, and conduct related problems. The Report of the Surgeon General's Conference of Child Mental Health calls for a greater outreach and education effort to primary care physicians to help refer children for mental health services.
For these reasons, CFN has created a pilot project to provide assessment, consultation, and treatment services in the offices of Durham Primary Care Physicians and Pediatricians. Caring Family Network's Outreach Services pilot project will create a bridge between medical and mental health treatment by increasing referrals of Medicaid children to appropriate, supportive mental health services. This one-year pilot program allows the highest level of collaboration to help establish best practice guidelines, and to develop and foster important relationships between the medical and mental health agencies of Durham, NC, paving the way for similar programs.
Benefits of This Program
Early identification of mental health issues that impact medical treatment compliance
Patient's improved compliance with medications and doctor visits
Reduced staff time, effort, and expense in handling mental health issues
Full assessment of patient needs and measurable outcomes to track progress
Offered in your office, where it's needed
A single, dedicated professional devoted to the mission of this program
Consultation and treatment services
To learn how Caring Family Network can assist your organization, contact us at the following location :
Katherine G. Niblock, LMFT
Program Manager
Assessments & Outpatient Treatment
kniblock@caringfamilynetwork.org
CFN Durham Office
5720 Fayetteville Road
Durham, NC 27713
919-484-8198
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