Mental Health Care
Contact Us
Phone: (757) 668-4673 (HOPE)
Fax: (757) 668-8870
Email: MentalHealth@CHKD.org
Patient Forms
Family Resources
Community Resources in Hampton Roads
Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Telehealth Appointments Available
Our Team Approach to Care
CHKD's mental health care team strives to collaborate closely with primary care pediatricians, pediatric specialists, and caregivers on early identification of mental health vulnerabilities and to integrate care across our health system whenever possible. Learn more about your CHKD mental health care team here.
Our Mental Health Services
Many inpatient admissions to Children’s Pavilion will begin in the emergency department at CHKD’s main hospital. When our mental health team determines that a child needs inpatient care, the patient is medically cleared and an available bed at Children’s Pavilion is assigned.
Learn more about inpatient and emergency mental health care at CHKD.
Mental health care combined with other routine medical services on an outpatient basis.
The partial hospitalization program (PHP) at CHKD provides mental health services for children and adolescents who require coordinated, structured, and interdisciplinary treatment within a consistent environment.
Referral information, clinical consultation, and training programs for medical professionals. Learn more at each of the links below.
Symptoms of Mental Health Conditions
It is important to recognize behaviors in children that may be symptoms of a mental health diagnoses. These symptoms may include any of the following and may occur in a variety of settings (home, school, with peers or family members):
- Significant changes in sleep or appetite.
- Social isolation (withdrawing from friends or activities they once enjoyed).
- Self-injurious behavior such as head banging or cutting.
- Significant changes in mood when compared with previous mood levels.
- Talk about death or dying, for example: “It would be easier if I wasn’t here.”
If You Need Help
If you are concerned about your child's mental health, the best place to start is with your child's primary care pediatrician. Many of CHKD's pediatricians have completed advanced training in the management of disorders such as ADHD, depression, and anxiety. If needed, they can also refer patients to CHKD's outpatient mental health providers or the CHKD emergency room for urgent needs. As always, call 911 if anyone's life is in danger. Learn more about where to start and what to expect here.
Refer to Our Mental Health Program