At Holliston Pediatric Group, we want to recognize and support our patients’ mental health needs. Our Social Workers, Donna Jansky and Lindsey Forman, have a combined 50 years of experience working with children and families. As part of the HPG team they consult with the providers and medical staff about the most effective ways to provide clinical care to patient and families who may be experiencing difficulties.
Consultation Appointments:
Let your provider know if you have a concern about your child’s behavior, or their emotional or social health. You and your provider will talk about whether a consultation with Behavioral Health might be helpful. An initial consultation is typically available within 2 weeks.
What to Expect:
Initial assessments are typically 45 minutes to 1 hour and may include the parent/guardian, the child or both. At the conclusion of the meeting, the behavioral health provider will discuss options and make a recommendation regarding a treatment plan. The behavioral health provider will also share information with your pediatrician and update them as needed to ensure continuity of care.
Services Provided:
Our integrated behavioral health team offers developmental guidance, short term solution focused therapy, parenting support, referrals to community supports, CBT, play therapy, and consultation with schools or other providers as needed.
Behavioral Health Resources:
Behavioral Health Therapists/Psychiatrists:
Behavioral Health Referral Information (handout)
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ADHD Screening Forms and Managment Tools (handout):
ADHD Information & Initial Screening Parent & Teacher Vanderbilt Forms
ADHD Vanderbilt Follow Up Form – Parent
ADHD Vanderbilt Follow Up Form – Teacher
Parental Stress
Parent Stress Line: 1-800-632-8188
The Parent Stress Line is a toll-free, confidential helpline for parents who need to discuss issues related to their children. Trained volunteer counselors answer the Parental Stress Line and offer support, empathy, encouragement, information, referrals, and crisis intervention. We are here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Parent Support Websites:
Motherwoman.org
Postpartum.net
Thebluedotproject.org
2020mom.org
Childmind.org
Postpartum Related Concerns
Postpartum Support International (PSI) of Massachusetts
Phone Number: (866) 472-1897
Email: psiofmass@gmail.com
A toll-free and confidential warm line that provides support, listings of local counselors, support groups, and information in Massachusetts. Leave a message and a trained volunteer or staff person will return your call within 24 hours.
National Postpartum Support International (PSI)
Phone number (helpline): (800) 944-4773 (Spanish and English)
Leave a toll-free and confidential message any time, and one of the helpline volunteers will return your call as soon as possible providing basic information, resources, and support.
Books
Nobody Told Me About That: The First 6 Weeks by Ginger Breedlove
https://www.moms.com/best-books-for-first-time-parents/
Talking To Children When Scary Things Happen (handout)
Upcoming Workshops:
