Published November 21, 2024
Greenwich Hospital and Greenwich United Way celebrated the opening of an Adolescent Behavioral Health Outpatient Program with an Oct. 30 ribbon-cutting.
The center, designed to meet 12- to 18-year-olds’ unique behavioral health needs, includes intensive outpatient services, cognitive-behavioral group interventions and medication management. Additionally, in collaboration with Yale Psychiatry, the initiative includes research to improve treatment options.
The adolescent program is housed in Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital’s Pediatric Specialty Center at 500 West Putnam Ave.
“Our nation is grappling with a mental health epidemic that is impacting our younger population in an unprecedented way. No community is immune, including our own,” Greenwich Hospital Board Chair W. Robert Berkley, Jr. said at the ribbon-cutting. “This has been made possible through the generous contributions of time, energy and resources by many people in the Greenwich Hospital community.”
Berkley thanked Greenwich residents Richard and Ellen Richman, who led a 1:1 match that inspired many in the community to donate. Also recognized were Greenwich residents Scott and Icy Frantz, who made a substantial gift.
The community helped raise $5.1 million, including $1.6 million from the Greenwich United Way that covered design and construction costs.
“Through our work, together we are expanding services exponentially, and importantly, breaking down barriers to care,” said Greenwich Hospital President Diane P. Kelly, RN, DNP.
The hospital’s Behavioral Health initiatives, through its Arc of Care Campaign, have brought outpatient services into the community for adolescents, young adults and adults. These include an Intensive Outpatient Program for patients 19 and older and an Interventional Psychiatry Service at 5 Perryridge Road.
