PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Our psychiatrists and advance practice nurses will assess your child to determine if medication may be an appropriate part of their overall treatment for conditions including:

• Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD)
• Depression and bipolar disorders
• Anxiety
• Trauma and stressor-related disorders
• Psychotic disorders
• Irritability related to autism
  

Initial appointments for psychiatry typically begin with an evaluation which can last from 60 to 90 minutes. If medication is prescribed, our prescribers will work with parents and children regarding expectations and follow-up appointments.

Medication is only one facet of the recommended treatment protocol for many presenting conditions. Therapy, case management, and other adjunct services are usually included for best results.

Our focus is on treating the whole child and improving each domain that touches their life and environment (school, family, social relationships, spirituality).

Our psychiatric team consists of a board certified child and adolescent psychiatrist (medical doctor) and three psychiatric mental health advance practice registered nurses (PMH-APRN’s), a registered nurse certified in psychiatric mental health nursing and a medical scheduler.

STAFF

REFERRALS

Referrals to C&A’s psychiatric

services can be made by primary care physicians, treating therapists and case managers, or self-referrals by parents and guardians for their children.

WHAT AGE GROUP DO WE SERVE?

The psychiatric services department will see youth and adolescents from ages three to 18-years-old.

LOCATIONS

C&A offers psychiatric services at the Belden and Alliance offices.

SCHEDULES OF SERVICES

Psychiatric services are available Monday through Thursday by appointment through Just in Time scheduling.

To make an appointment, please call our Medical Scheduler.

MEET THE TEAM

Dr. Elizabeth Hayford

Medical Doctor

Mario LaGuardia

Psychiatric Mental Health

Nurse Practitioner

Chandra Piatt

Medical Scheduler

Christine Pillitiere

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Meredith Skotschir

RN, CDCA, ECMHC

Lorna Wright

Psychiatric Mental Health

Nurse Practitioner