HealthLeaders Media July 6, 2022
Allcove centers provide a range of services to young people, including mental health screening, short-term therapy, primary care, and addiction treatment.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
– Mental health for children and young people was in a state of crisis before the coronavirus pandemic, and the situation has worsened during the public health emergency.
– Allcove centers are designed to provide early intervention for young people experiencing mental health issues before conditions become severe.
– Youth advisory groups play a crucial role in allcove centers, including decision-making about services and hiring of staff.
In California, Stanford Children’s Health is helping to open allcove centers, which is a new model for prevention, early detection, and treatment of mental illness in young people.
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