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TEEN HEALTH CONNECTION
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Teen Health Connection is a unique organization that provides a
safe, family-centered environment for adolescents ages 11 to 21 to
receive medical and mental health services and health education.
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were established in 1991 in an effort to promote improved systems of
health care and support for adolescents and their families.
Founding partners included the Mecklenburg Medical
Society, Mecklenburg Medical Society Alliance, Carolinas HealthCare
System, Presbyterian Healthcare and the Charlotte Junior League.
The organization was located on
Elizabeth Avenue until 1997, when the board created a Community
Health Partnership with Carolinas HealthCare System and moved to CMC
Northpark at 251 Eastway Drive. The organization receives support
from Carolinas HealthCare, United Way of Central Carolinas, Area
Mental Health, private foundations and individual donors.
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Adolescent Medicine Medical
Practice
We are the only medical
practice in Mecklenburg County that specializes in health services
for adolescents. Our service model is unique in that we combine both
physical and mental health services. Appointments are of adequate
time to address the many issues that teens today face, and include a psychosocial assessment to determine how well
the youth is doing in school and what high-risk behaviors they may
be engaging in. Our staff psychologist provides mental health
assessments, short-term counseling and referrals for longer-term
counseling as needed.
Educational Outreach Programs
Teen Health Connection provides Educational programs for
teens, parents and community professionals. Our staff brings the
programs to you and works with you for follow up.
Teens can participate in a four-part
comprehensive health education series called “Healthy Choices,
Healthy Teens,” a weekly program called Healthy Choices Girls’
Group, and a Teen Peer Health Education program.
Programs for parents include a
four-part series called “Parenting Healthy Teens” that focuses on
helping parents better understand adolescent development and the
importance of monitoring and supporting their teens’ behaviors. Also
available is a program called Parent-Teen Forum that works with
parents and teens on improving communication.
Professional development programs are
available through our Adolescent Health Network, a
bi-monthly workshop on teen health issues. And the Teen Health
Connection staff is available on request to provide staff in-service
education for organizations that work with adolescents. |
