Newport Mental Health helps families raise healthy children

Newport Mental Health helps families raise healthy children

The start of a new year brings fresh opportunities, and in Rhode Island, those opportunities include expanded mental health services for children and families. Thanks to the state’s selection for the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) federal program, Newport Mental Health is adding to its programs, increasing the comprehensive, integrated care that ensures children and teens in Newport County have access to the help they need when they need it most. From therapy and crisis intervention to family support, these services are designed to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people and their caregivers.

“Access to mental health services is not just a convenience; it’s a critical need,” says David Boscia, Chief Clinical Officer at Newport Mental Health. “Children in Newport County, and statewide, can’t wait for access – it’s needed in real time, which is what we do as a CCBHC. Whether it’s providing support and monitoring for vulnerable children and youth utilizing our Zero Suicide program or getting them into recovery from substance use, meeting their needs will greatly improve not only children’s mental health; this investment in mental health care will improve the well-being and productivity of all individuals, families, and communities.”

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