Family Connections mental health and substance use support for youth
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial provides integrated mental health and substance use assessments for children and teens ages 3 to 18. It's designed for families who've been referred by their primary care doctor and have MassHealth insurance.
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Who can take part
- You are between 3 and 17.5 years old at enrollment.
- Your primary care doctor is at one of the three specified Cambridge Health Alliance sites.
- You have been referred to the Family Connections team by your pediatrician.
- You screened positive for mental health or substance use concerns, or your doctor or parent has concerns.
- You are enrolled in MassHealth.
- Your primary care doctor is not at a site other than the three intervention locations.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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