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Mental Health Services

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The Child and Adolescent Psychiatry 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 Psychiatry 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 6th Floor Pediatric Ambulatory Unit so it's not necessary to visit two separate locations.

Our Team

  • Linda J. Alpert-Gillis, Ph.D., Acting Director, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Clinical Services; Outpatient Services; Pediatric Services
  • Michael Scharf, M.D., Inpatient Pediatric Consultation
  • Bonnie Strollo, NP, Inpatient Pediatric Consultation
  • Jennifer West, Ph.D., Outpatient Pediatric Consultation
  • Christopher Hodgman, M.D., Outpatient Pediatric Consultation
  • Sudha Bakshi, M.D., Outpatient Services
  • Charlene Weekes, MSW, Partial Hospital Services
  • Barbara Gracious, M.D., Partial Hospital Services
  • Lalit Chaube, M.D., Inpatient Services
  • David Garrison, M.D., Inpatient Services

Contact Information

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

  • Outpatient Services:
    Strong Behavioral Health–Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Outpatient Service
    2180 South Clinton Avenue
    Rochester, NY 14618
    585-274-4626

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


    Department of Psychiatry
    University of Rochester Medical Center
    300 Crittenden Blvd
    Rochester, NY 14642
    585-273-1776