Psychiatric and Medication Consultation Service
Psychiatric and Medication Consultation Service
Part of Strong Memorial Hospital
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or need a same-day evaluation, call the Behavioral Health Crisis Call Line at (585) 275-8686 or visit our Emergency Mental Health Care page.
Overview
The Pediatric Psychiatric and Medication Consultation Service provides evaluation and medication management for children and adolescents receiving behavioral health care. The service supports families and clinicians by offering expert consultation on psychiatric medications and treatment options.
Care is provided by experienced child and adolescent psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and clinical staff who work closely with each child’s therapist to coordinate treatment.
Services
- Psychiatric and medication evaluations
- Medication prescribing and management
- Follow-up appointments to monitor treatment progress
- Coordination with a child’s therapist and care team
- Guidance for families regarding medication treatment options
Our Approach
Medication consultation is provided as part of a coordinated care model. A child’s therapist works together with psychiatric providers to monitor symptoms, review treatment progress, and determine whether medication may be helpful as part of the overall treatment plan.
What You Can Expect at Your Child’s Appointments
As a parent or legal guardian, you must accompany your child to all appointments
with his or her psychiatric provider.
There are two types of appointments for medication consultation:
- Initial 50-minute psychiatric/medication consultations.
- Follow-up appointments (15 to 25 minutes) with your child’s medication provider.
A nurse may also obtain vital signs and review additional information during the above appointments.
Refilling Your Child’s Medications
Prescriptions will be provided during your child’s appointments. If you need to cancel an appointment, please schedule a new one before calling for refills.
- Please allow three business days for all refills to be processed. No prescriptions will be refilled on Saturdays, Sundays, or holidays.
- You can also use your child’s MyChart account or ask your pharmacy to request a refill from us prior to your child’s next appointment.
Contact Us
For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call (585) 279-7800.
Locations
Pediatric Behavioral Health & Wellness
1860 South Avenue
Rochester, NY 14620
200 East River Road
Rochester, NY 14623
Hours
Pediatric Behavioral Health & Wellness Outpatient Services
Monday – Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday (select locations): 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.