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The CHNP is one of four service programs in the Department of Psychiatry at Children's. Our goal is to promote children's social, emotional and behavioral health and to establish long-standing resources for children, families and their communities.
Our program has three strategic priorities:
- To expand access to mental health services for unserved and underserved children and families.
- To improve the quality and effectiveness of mental health services by providing training, support and professional development opportunities for practitioners from diverse disciplines.
- To help partner organizations better respond to community needs by increasing knowledge, skills and awareness about mental health.
Outreach
Our school- and community-based programs also feature a strong commitment to:
- Prevention
- Culturally diverse services
- Services available to all - according to need and regardless of ability to pay
Our diverse staff of psychologists, social workers, psychiatrists and child educators provide services that are personalized to each community.
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The Children's Hospital Neighborhood Partnerships (CHNP) at Children's Hospital Boston was initiated in June 2002. We developed the program because of the need for better mental health support for children and families in Boston. For example:
