D.A. Blodgett-St. John’s expands psychiatric services to public
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — One of Michigan’s largest child welfare agencies is expanding its youth psychiatric services to the public.
D.A. Blodgett-St. John’s already offers on-site medical services for the youth it serves and those who live on campus. Now, it will expand services like evaluation and medication management to any children under 18. Patients can refer themselves or be referred by their doctor or mental health provider, DABSJ wrote in a release.
Services will be offered at DABSJ’s new facility on Dean Lake Avenue in Grand Rapids.
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The expansion aims to respond to “the critical need for accessible and compassionate psychiatric care for youth in Michigan,” according to DABSJ.
“As professionals, caregivers, parents, and community members, we at DABSJ know personally how important it is for children to have access to responsive mental health care,” DABSJ Chief Programs Officer Joel Bell said. “And we understand how this can ripple effect on their parents, siblings, friends, classmates, and more. We’re excited to make this contribution to our community.”
Blue Care Network, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Priority Health, ASR, United Healthcare and Aetna insurances are accepted at DABSJ.
More information about offered services can be found on DABSJ’s website. Any questions can be emailed to psychservices@dabsj.org.
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