HUTCHINGS CHILD AND ADOLESCENT CRISIS RESPITE | HUTCHINGS PSYCHIATRIC CENTER

Offers a 6-bed, short term out-of-home respite care program for children and adolescents ages 10 to 17 years who are currently receiving mental health services and are at risk of, or currently experiencing, an emotional/behavioral crisis due to events in the person's environment.

Physical Address

670 Madison Street, Syracuse, NY 13210

Hours

24 Hours / 7 Days

Fax

(315) 426-7773

Application process

Call for information and services

Fee

None

Eligibility

Children and youth ages 10 to 17 years with a designated diagnosis of a mental illness and: - are not considered an immediate danger to self or others - are experiencing a recent emotional crisis and is having issues with social or emotional functioning - are considered medically stable and is capable of self-preservation/evacuation in the event of an emergency - are not in need of a higher level of care, such as emergency services or inpatient hospitalization - are not currently under the influence of alcohol or drugs - parents or guardians are willing to be involved during the respite stay and agree that the child will be discharged back to home following the completion of the program

Agency info

HUTCHINGS PSYCHIATRIC CENTER

Designed to meet treatment and rehabilitation needs of children and adults in the Central New York Region who are experiencing serious and persistent psychiatric disorders. Services include inpatient, outpatient, and rehabilitative services.