UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh recently opened its second behavioral health walk-in clinic location at Children’s South in Bridgeville. The clinic offers a welcoming and comfortable environment for children and adolescents up to age 18 who are dealing with a variety of non-urgent mental health concerns.
UPMC Children’s also operates a pediatric behavioral health walk-in clinic at the main hospital in Lawrenceville.
This article is sponsored by UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.
Services Offered at the Children's South Behavioral Health Walk-In Clinic
Along with a parent or guardian, children and teens can walk in and receive same-day care from our team at the new behavioral health walk-in clinic location at Children’s South in Bridgeville. At the clinic, our therapists and psychologists provide:
- Targeted behavioral health assessments
- One-time therapeutic interventions
- Coordination of care with the child’s existing care team
- Referrals to other services or community resources for further or continued care
We are unable to provide medication management or medical care at this clinic.
Common Behavioral Health Concerns We Help Address
We provide support for a range of behavioral health concerns, including:
| • Anxiety | • Stress |
| • Difficulty focusing and sleeping | • Isolation |
| • Lack of interest in family or social activities | • Loss of appetite |
| • Grief | • Panic attacks |
| • Relationship challenges | • School avoidance |
“Mental health challenges among children and adolescents are rising, and families often struggle to find timely access to care. This second walk-in clinic provides an immediate, compassionate point of access for kids who need support right away,” said Abigail Schlesinger, MD, clinical chief of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Integrated Care at UPMC Western and UPMC Children’s.
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Children's South Clinic Address and Hours
- The clinic is located at 205 Millers Run Rd., First Floor, Bridgeville, PA 15017.
- We are open to see patients Monday through Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 4 p.m.
- No appointment is necessary. To reserve a spot in advance, visit our website.
