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Behavioral Health Center Services
Melody of Hope's philosophy is to provide a comprehensive approach to behavioral and developmental concerns. Our physicians look at family dynamics and how the family functions as a whole. Our approach aims to help families navigate barriers that impair healthier relationships and identify behavioral concerns.
The physicians at Melody of Hope have extensive training to assess, diagnose, and treat pediatric behavioral health concerns such as childhood depression, anxiety, ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorders, and aggression. Their training includes providing specific diagnoses, utilizing diagnostic tools, selecting appropriate medications, monitoring improvement, and identifying and minimizing side effects.
In addition, we have numerous outside resources for children and parents/caregivers, including referrals for play therapy, trauma-specific therapy, BHIS providers, and support groups.
Medication Management and Support
On average 1 in 5 children deal with a behavioral, mental, or developmental disorder in the United States. That translates to over 14,500 children in the Quad Cities in need of care. The Melody of Hope's pediatric physicians are trained to assess, diagnose, and treat pediatric behavioral health concerns.
Click here for What to Expect During a Behavioral Health Evaluation at Melody of Hope.
Click here for Frequently Asked Questions about Behavioral Health Evaluations.
Therapy Referrals
Talk therapy is often suggested in addition to medications because medications can only do so much. By addressing problems at the root of your disorder and learning healthy coping mechanisms, you have the best chance possible at treating your behavioral health disorder. Melody of Hope's Physicians and Staff can make referrals to a variety of therapists.
Resource Referrals
CPRC will, as necessary, make outside referrals for occupational, physical, and speech therapy. As well as referrals to the University of Iowa Center for Disabilities and Development (CDD), Child Psychiatry, and the University of Iowa Eating Disorder Program.
In addition to medical referrals, Melody of Hope can also connect families with multiple community resources, including educational services, housing, clothing, and food assistance.
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