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Know Who to Call for Psychiatry Support at Cincinnati Children’s
Whether you need an appointment, have a question or aren’t sure where to start, our Psychiatry team at Cincinnati Children’s is ready to help.
For Appointments
Schedule a Psychiatry appointment by phone.
For Referrals
We accept referrals from healthcare providers before patients schedule an appointment. We do not require a referral for all programs and services.
- For inpatient and outpatient referrals, call PIRC at 513-636-4124.
- For Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) referrals, download and complete our Partial Hospitalization Program Referral Form.
- For Residential Treatment Program referrals, complete our Residential Referral Form or call 513-636-0820.
For Mental Health Emergencies
If your child has a mental health emergency, follow these steps. If you still need help, go to the next step. If your child’s mental health emergency is life-threatening, get care right away (step 4).
- Call your child's outpatient or community mental health provider.
- Call 988, The National Suicide and Prevention Hotline
- Call PIRC at 513-636-4124. We will let you know what you need to do for your child.
- Take your child directly to an Emergency Department for a mental health evaluation, or call 911.
For Mental Health Questions
Have routine questions or a mental health need for your child that’s non-urgent? Call PIRC at 513-636-4124 or email* psychiatryresponse@cchmc.org.
*Please remember that information sent via email is not secure or confidential.
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