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Pediatric Behavioral Health Services

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The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Program is committed to providing high-quality mental health care to children and adolescents from birth to age 18. Accredited through the New York State Office of Mental Health, the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Program provides assessment and treatment in a continuum of care encompassing:

For your convenience, Mental Health consultations take place in the Golisano Children’s Hospital and on the 1st and 6th Floor Pediatric Ambulatory Unit, so it's not necessary to visit separate locations.

Our Team

  • Linda J. Alpert-Gillis, Ph.D., Director, Child & Adolescent Mental Health Program; and Outpatient Services
  • Michael Scharf, M.D., Inpatient Pediatric Consultation
  • Bonnie Strollo, NP, Inpatient Pediatric Consultation
  • Jennifer West, Ph.D., Outpatient Pediatric Consultation
  • James Wallace, M.D., Partial Hospital Services & Pediatric Consultation
  • Jonathan Beard, M.D., Outpatient Services
  • Charlene Weekes, MSW, Partial Hospital Services
  • Antoinette Jakobi, M.D., Partial Hospital Services & Pediatric Consultation
  • Jack Rozel, Inpatient Services
  • David Garrison, M.D., Inpatient Services
  • Barbara Gracious, M.D.,Inpatient Services
  • Lisa Slimmer, M.D., Inpatient Services
  • Deanna Sams, Ph.D., Inpatient Services
  • Sara Jonovich, Ph.D.

Contact Information

  • Pediatric Consultation:
    For appointments and referrals contact your pediatric or primary care provider.

  • Outpatient Services:
    Strong Behavioral Health–Child and Adolescent Outpatient Service
    315 Science Parkway
    Rochester, NY 14620
    585-279-7800

  • Partial Hospital and Inpatient Units:
    For appointments and referrals contact your primary care provider, mental health provider or local emergency department.

    Department of Psychiatry
    University of Rochester Medical Center
    300 Crittenden Blvd
    Rochester, NY 14642
    585-275-3535