There is a reason we say “food is love!” Good food can touch your heart, offer a sense of comfort and remind you that someone cares about you just because.
By participating in Food for the Soul, you will provide a meal for our kids staying at Clarity CGC for inpatient psychiatric treatment and our staff that care for them. And who knows, by the end of the meal you might feel the love and joy too!
While everyone must be mindful of who we are around right now, there are still plenty of opportunities to get your friends, family, or organization involved with volunteering at Clarity!
Reach out to us to discuss volunteer opportunities and positions around campus.
Anyone can help transform the lives of the kids struggling with mental illness in our community by hosting a fundraiser for Clarity Child Guidance Center.
You can honor a loved one or celebrate a special occasion, or host a golf tournament or skeet shoot, or plan a 5k or yard sale! Any number of events can make a huge difference for our kids and their treatment.
A detailed assessment of your child’s mental health is key to finding the best treatment.
Psychological assessments vary based on the complexity of the problem and the types of questions that you, your child, psychotherapist, and psychiatrist want answered.
First step™ program
You know your child needs help, but you aren’t sure exactly what they need or where to get it. That is where the First Step™ Program comes in!
First Step™ is a one-time consultation that gives you a professional recommendation about service(s) your child or family may need.
At First Step™, your child and family will:
The entire appointment (check-in through care coordination) will be around 3 hours.
Follow up services may or may not be provided by Clarity Child Guidance Center.
During psychotherapy, patients receive emotional support, learn to understand their feelings, and try out new solutions to conflict. Your child’s goals can be specific (changing a certain behavior) or general (less anxiety, better self-esteem, etc.).
Good communication – such as talking through conflicts and feelings to discover new solutions – is an important ingredient of psychotherapy.
Due to COVID-19, outpatient therapy services can be conducted via Telehealth when needed due to medical concerns. Your family can stay at home and still meet with a mental health provider if you or your child has an elevated risk for infection.
For the best Telehealth experience:
Due to the pandemic, some insurances are waiving copays for Telehealth services. If you are unsure of your copay amount, please contact your insurance company for clarification.
Your child will need to visit a psychiatrist if their therapist, counselor, or primary care physician recommends medication.
Psychiatrists are experts in various types of medications, how they work, possible side effects, and what is best for each patient.
Please share any concerns or observations with your child’s psychiatrist to help them determine if the dosage needs to be adjusted or the prescription changed.
Patients can attend sessions with kids in their same age group and/or gender who are facing similar issues, such as relationships, school, trauma or other social challenges. These groups are confidential, safe places to talk and to listen. Watch our calendar for dates of upcoming sessions or call 210-616-0300.
