MC3 now offers no-cost child psychiatry consultations to providers at select emergency department (ED) partner sites in Michigan. Consultations include guidance on diagnosis, medication, behavioral interventions, suicide risk assessments, safety planning, and local resources post-discharge for pediatric patients. Through these consultations, MC3 aims to serve the urgent need for improved support for youth within hospital settings. 

Expanding these services to select ED sites was made possible by a recent Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) grant awarded to the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS). Pilot sites include Detroit Children’s Hospital and Munson Healthcare emergency rooms in Northwest Michigan. 

“Our goals with this expanded service are to support emergency room staff in managing the complexities of pediatric behavioral crises, to offer critical aid during boarding situations, and to collaboratively address pediatric mental health care demands and anticipate further improvements,” said Sheila Marcus, M.D., MC3 Pediatric Medical Director. “We hope that this service supports our ER colleagues as well as families awaiting critical higher levels of care. and We look forward to learning together during this pilot phase.”

Learn more about MC3’s Emergency & Crisis Services Consultation below.