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Mental Health Care at CHKD

Addressing the Needs of Our Region

CHKD's Mental Health Program is committed to caring for the mental health needs of our community's children. Our exceptional team of mental health clinicians provide a coordinated continuum of inpatient, outpatient, and day treatment programs, as well as conduct research to better understand and serve the needs of children facing mental health challenges.

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Virginia Mental Health Access Program (VMAP)

The Virginia Mental Health Access Program (VMAP) expands access to mental health expertise by facilitating consultation between psychiatric providers, licensed mental health professionals and children’s primary care providers. VMAP also increases access to care through care navigation services and referral support. Enrollment to this service is FREE and available to all primary care physicians in the community with patients 21 years of age or younger. Learn more and register for the Virginia Mental Health Access Program here.

Pediatric Psychology Fellowship Training Program

CHKD's postdoctoral fellowship program in pediatric psychology helps fellows develop the clinical skills necessary to provide care for diverse pediatric populations and to obtain a position in a pediatric healthcare setting or university-based training program. Learn more here.

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Clinical Psychology

Our Child Advocacy Center also offers a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Clinical Psychology trains emerging professionals to be expert psychologists and advocates in the field of childhood trauma and resilience. Learn more here.