Children and families turn to us
Life can be lonely for a child who’s hurting, but the Clifford Beers Clinic is a place where thousands of children and their families turn when they are in crisis or need mental health services. We’re a safe haven where children can talk about their troubles with concerned professionals who will listen and help. We’re also a place where struggling parents, who may be frantic about their children’s distress, know that they are not alone and that someone cares.
Our certified therapists and social workers provide crisis intervention, counseling and advocacy for children who are struggling with traumatic life experiences. The more than 2,500 children treated at the Clinic annually face life circumstances that no child should have to face such as:
• Recurrent physical and emotional abuse
• Sexual abuse
• Neglect and poverty
• Domestic and community violence
• Traumatic loss of a loved one
Many of these children are growing up in a household with:
• An alcohol or drug abuser
• An incarcerated family member
• Someone who is chronically depressed, suicidal, or mentally ill
• A mother who is being treated violently
• An HIV/AIDS affected family member
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“My therapist at Clifford Beers helped me learn that it wasn’t my fault... that I mattered and I was important.”
— Stephanie, age 14
Here they find the healing power of hope
Despite youth’s natural resiliency, children in crisis often feel hopeless. They may blame themselves for problems that they haven’t created. If these vulnerable young ones don’t get help early in life, the consequences can be devastating. For example, childhood trauma can be a marker for many adult diseases, from high blood pressure and depression to diabetes and mental illness.
With the compassionate care that the Clifford Beers Clinic provides, children and their families recover hope, which can be a powerful medicine. Given the tools, children and families can find the strength to heal and grow.
“Everyone wants a perfect child, but that’s not always the case. Clifford Beers Clinic gave me the tools I needed to help my child through a very difficult time. I knew that with help, we would be o.k.”
—Jennifer, parent