About UVA Health Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Clinic – Charlottesville
The Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Clinic on Old Ivy Way in Charlottesville, Virginia is a part of the University of Virginia’s Health Psychiatry Department and operates on weekdays from 8am until 5 pm. While this clinic is for outpatient services, they’re connected to the UVA Hospital and more intensive outpatient programs and inpatient treatment can be accessed through this mental and behavioral health clinic.
Even though this center doesn’t explicitly tackle substance abuse, they can address co-occurring disorders that often accompany drugs. The three main therapy objectives for addiction and drug abuse treatment is to help youth stop using drugs, to minimize the symptoms of drug withdrawal while helping individuals detox from substances safely, and to help youth stay that way and avoid relapse.
Therapy not only deals with the physical symptoms and behaviors associated with substance abuse, but also the issues and choices that led to the addiction and developing the skills to not make the same choices in the future. This can include school related problems and eating disorders. Learning life and coping skills while building confidence and a sense of self-worth helps individuals set healthier goals and see their potential more fully.
At the time of writing, Dr. Jennifer Penberthy is the head of the Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences Department and has built a team of experienced professionals to help youth through treatment. Their team can assist you whether as an inpatient in the UVA hospital units or through clinics like this renowned Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Clinic.
I also think it’s neat that the center is near several sports stadiums, including Lannigan Field. You can attend games during your downtime or maybe exercise and stretch your legs. It’s a healthier way of coping than relying on drugs.
The clinic also deals with and addresses other mental health concerns and dual diagnosis cases through comprehensive case management, psychiatric and mental health assessments and one-on-one therapy sessions. These services and evaluations will help the team, youth, and family create a care action plan that will meet the needs of each client.
Health insurance is accepted, including State and Federal insurance and child health programs. Financial aid and assistance in enrolling in programs is available through the center.
