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Coronavirus Updates
Normal life looks a lot different these days, especially in healthcare. But there is one thing that hasn’t changed at Children’s Colorado: Your child’s health and safety are our highest priority. Kids need great pediatric care as much now as ever, and it’s for that reason that we’re reactivating services we temporarily suspended due to the pandemic. We are here to deliver safe, thoughtful, high-quality care for kids who need it. Learn what to expect – and all the ways we’re keeping patients safe.
For ongoing updates, a list of open locations and how to get care virtually or in person, please see our coronavirus resources for parents and resources for healthcare professionals. For questions about visiting our locations, such as face covering requirements, inpatient visitation and outpatient appointments, please see our visitation policies.
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Anschutz Medical Campus
13123 East 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045
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If you're concerned that you or your child may have been exposed to COVID-19, please do NOT visit an emergency or urgent care location. Instead, call your doctor or our free ParentSmart Healthline at 720-777-0123 for guidance.
In life-threatening emergencies, find the emergency room location nearest you. For non-life-threatening medical needs when your pediatrician is unavailable, visit one of our urgent care locations.
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The Pediatric Mental Health Institute
The Pediatric Mental Health Institute at Children's Hospital Colorado provides the highest quality mental health services to children, adolescents and their families. We strive to deliver evidence-based, family-focused and youth-centered services that make a difference. In addition to our cutting-edge clinical services, we are also dedicated to training the next generation of mental health professionals and conducting research to advance the field of child and adolescent mental health.
Our interdisciplinary teams include psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical social workers, licensed professional counselors, nurses and creative art therapists who specialize in addressing the unique treatment needs of each and every child and adolescent we serve. We provide a complete continuum of psychiatric services including outpatient, partial hospitalization, inpatient and emergency services for children and adolescents. We treat children from birth to 18 years of age. No matter the challenge, we collaborate with families to promote healthy outcomes.
Read our top five policy recommendations to improve children’s mental health in Colorado.
Learn more about our programs, and join us in breaking the stigma of mental health.
Learn about our mental health researchOutpatient services
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Convenient locations for outpatient care
Our outpatient services include individual, family and group therapies with a specific focus on evidence-based treatments to address behavioral, emotional and social concerns, as well as medication management:
- Outpatient Psychiatric Clinic
- Healthy Expectations Perinatal Mental Health Program
- Eating Disorders Program
Partial hospitalization
Partial hospitalization includes structured and intensive daily programming for children and adolescents experiencing serious emotional and behavioral challenges:
- Eating Disorders Program
- Medical Day Treatment
- Neuropsychiatric Special Care
- Partial Hospitalization Program
Inpatient services
Our inpatient services include 24-hour care for children and adolescents experiencing a mental health crisis who require inpatient treatment for stabilization and safety.
- Eating Disorders Program
- Neuropsychiatric Special Care
- Psychiatric Inpatient Program
Within all of our programs, we also offer Creative Arts Therapy.
Keeping you safe, wherever you are
We're here when you need us with the same safe, high-quality care we've always offered, even during the pandemic. Now, in many cases, you can get that care without even leaving home because we offer virtual visits across every one of our specialties.
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Children's Colorado in the news
7News
How to talk to kids about upcoming holidays
November 16, 2020
Dr. Jenna Glover recommends parents be direct with kids about the importance of keeping loved ones safe and healthy this holiday season. But that doesn’t mean fun has to be canceled. Learn how parents can brainstorm ideas for virtual friend and family gatherings with their kids.
FOX21 Colorado Springs
Rise in cyberbullying tied to COVID-19 pandemic
October 16, 2020
As kids spend more time online for school and social interaction, Tom Caughlan, LCSW, believes the pandemic has led to an increase in reports of bullying, particularly cyberbullying, and a rise in reports of suicidal ideation. Find out what warning signs parents can look for and resources for both parents and kids.
KRDO News13 Colorado Springs
How to spot signs of stress in different ages of students
August 25, 2020
As students return to school either virtually or in person during the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Jessica Hawks shares signs parents should look for that indicate their student is experiencing abnormal amounts of stress.
Colorado Sun
Addressing mental health challenges of children during COVID-19
May 3, 2020
It’s normal for children and teens to feel frightened and confused during a public health crisis like COVID-19. Dr. Jessica Hawks shares tips for calming their anxiety and encouraging healthy communication throughout the pandemic.
9News
Governor Polis signs bill aimed at reducing youth suicide
May 17, 2019
During the 2019 legislative session, experts from Children's Hospital Colorado championed a bill to improve mental health services for children and teens across the state. Gov. Jared Polis signed the bill into law at Children's Colorado in May 2019.
9News
Experts Discuss the Need for Additional Mental Health Resources for Young People
May 7, 2019
The suicide rate in Colorado has increased by 44 percent over the last 20 years. Jenna Glover, child psychologist, and Heidi Baskfield, VP of Population Health and Advocacy, discussed the need for more mental health resources in Colorado and Senate Bill 195.
9News
Teen Shares Experience With Anorexia to Help Others
March 29, 2019
Analicia Vargas, 18, shared her journey dealing with an eating disorder in hopes that it will help others like her. “There was always this voice in my head that was saying ‘don’t eat that,’ or ‘you’re going to gain weight,’ or ‘you won’t fit into your double zero jeans,” said Vargas.
Colorado Community Media
Youth Advocacy Board Raises Awareness
February 7, 2019
Chloe McNamee lost her brother to suicide. As a leader of Children's Colorado's Youth Advocacy Board, she hopes to share her own struggles with depression and anxiety and increase community efforts for suicide prevention.
9News
National Suicide Prevention Month
September 16, 2018
For National Suicide Prevention Month, pediatric psychologist Dr. Jenna Glover discusses how to open up the conversation as a family.