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The Montefiore Einstein Center for Children’s Mental Health

Our Approach

At the Montefiore Einstein Center for Children’s Mental Health, our renowned team of psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses and nurse practitioners, social workers and creative arts therapists is committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based, trauma-informed and developmentally informed in-patient care. In our state-of-the-art Center, our multidisciplinary team provides individualized attention for a wide range of mood, anxiety, psychotic and neuropsychiatric disorders.

As a recognized leader in psychiatric treatment, our Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences’ mission is to provide compassionate, evidence-based care that promotes healing, resilience and long-term wellness.

Exterior view of Montefiore Einstein Center for Children's Mental Health

Our Services

Child and adolescent patients work with a multidisciplinary treatment team and participate in individual, family and group therapy sessions. Medication is prescribed as determined by our staff.

Our team of specialists provides care at our 21-bed facility located in the Bronx that offers a safe, structured and therapeutic environment for young individuals aged 5-21.

MECCC - Colorful seating at the Center

Conditions We Treat

Mood Disorders

Anxiety Disorders

Psychotic Disorders

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) & Impulse Control Difficulties

Trauma-Related Conditions

Behavioral & Emotional Challenges

Your Montefiore Einstein Center for Children's Mental Health Team

Each patient is cared for by a dedicated multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses and nurse practitioners, social workers and creative arts therapists who work closely together throughout the entire hospitalization. The team collaborates to develop a comprehensive, coordinated treatment plan tailored to the needs of children and adolescents, with a strong focus on safety, healing and skill-building.

Meet Your Montefiore Einstein Center for Children's Mental Health Team