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Adult Services<\/strong><\/p>\n Boston Medical Center provides robust, comprehensive behavioral health outpatient services to meet the complex and interconnected psychiatric, medical, and social needs of our patient population.\u00a0 Our outpatient clinic has a multidisciplinary team including psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, social workers, and psychologists.\u00a0 This team is uniquely trained to address the many and sensitive needs of our racially, ethnically, and linguistically diverse urban patient population. \u00a0In addition, the outpatient clinic provides important training for psychiatry residents<\/a>, social work interns<\/a>, and psychology interns.\u00a0 \u00a0The Department of Psychiatry is also engaged in research<\/a> projects involving our outpatient psychiatry department.<\/p>\n Call for an appointment: 617-414-4238<\/p>\n Note: If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health-related crisis, please call this toll-free 24hr hotline: 1-800-981-HELP (4357) for the Emergency Services Program, which in Boston is called BEST (Boston Emergency Services Team).\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Psychiatry<\/strong><\/p>\n Our Psychiatry Department provides clinical evaluation, psychopharmacological treatment and support to patients with complex mental health issues. Our psychiatrists have expertise in treating complex psychiatric conditions, including mood disorders, psychosis, and substance use.\u00a0 Psychiatrists provide support for patients both through individual visits and group medical visits, as appropriate.<\/p>\n Therapy<\/strong><\/p>\n Our therapists offer diverse services to meet our patients\u2019 needs, including individual, group, couples, and family therapy.\u00a0 Our therapy team utilizes evidence-based therapies to address the therapeutic needs of our population.\u00a0 Therapy approaches include Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Insight Oriented Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.\u00a0 In addition, we have Resource Social Workers to help support our patients\u2019 needs in the community.<\/p>\n Child and Adolescent Psychiatry<\/strong><\/p>\n The Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Clinic provides accessible, culturally responsive, and evidence-based mental health care for children, adolescents, and young adults.<\/p>\n
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