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Children’s Wisconsin opens new mental health walk-in clinic for youths

April 6, 2022 by Matt Martinez Leave a Comment

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The Craig Yabuki Mental Health Walk-In Clinic is a new resource available to children in the area who may be struggling with mental health. (Photo provided by Children’s Wisconsin)

Leer en español: una versión traducida de este artículo está disponible debajo de la versión en inglés.

A new mental health clinic from Children’s Wisconsin will allow kids to walk in and receive services in the same day.

The Craig Yabuki Mental Health Walk-In Clinic serves youths ages 5 to 18 years old who are accompanied by a parent or guardian. It provides an option for children who have mental health needs but might not have access to other care services.

The clinic, which opened March 8, operates from 3 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. every day except holidays.

Tammy Makhlouf, manager of the Craig Yabuki Mental Health Walk-In Clinic, said the clinic’s hours are intentional since many resources like schools and pediatrician’s offices are closed during those hours. It is located at 8915 W. Connell Court.

The clinic’s opening comes at a time when there is a critical need for mental health services. Makhlouf said emergency room visits for mental health issues are up 40% since 2020.

Adding options for families to receive care has been important, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“When families are struggling, they need help at that time, not six months down the road,” Makhlouf said.

Makhlouf said the need for mental health services was rising before COVID-19 and the clinic was one of seven mental health initiatives that Children’s Wisconsin identified in 2019 for development.

The clinic is staffed by therapists, social workers and clinic assistants. Its employees can make evaluations for immediate safety concerns, provide temporary on-site counseling and offer referrals to resources and follow-up care if needed.

The clinic does not handle emergency cases and will refer families to the emergency room at Children’s Hospital if needed.

Makhlouf said the clinic stresses service to families.

“We let the family determine what a crisis is,” Makhlouf said. “We’re really dealing with them where they’re at.”

Families can seek services for treatment of new or worsening symptoms of:

  • anxiety
  • stress
  • panic attacks
  • trouble focusing
  • loss of appetite
  • feelings of isolation
  • mood disorders
  • hyperactivity or attention issues
  • lack of interest in family or social activities
  • bullying
  • difficulty sleeping
  • school avoidance

While the clinic’s services are not free, Makhlouf said that the staff will attempt to make services affordable and address a family’s need regardless of their ability to pay.

“Our main goal is to serve the family,” Makhlouf said.

The clinic is not a replacement for long-term therapy but a gateway to help families get there.

“What we’re offering is similar to urgent care,” Makhlouf said. “ . . . it’s there if you need it.”

How to reach the clinic

The clinic can be contacted at 414-337-3400. It is located in the Children’s Wisconsin hospital campus in Wauwatosa at 8915 W. Connell Court. The space itself is on Level 2 of the Clinics building on the Children’s Wisconsin Milwaukee hospital campus.

The campus can be reached via Milwaukee County Transit System bus on Route 92.



Children’s Wisconsin abre una nueva clínica de salud mental sin cita previa para jóvenes

Una nueva clínica de salud mental de Children’s Wisconsin permitirá que los niños entren y reciban servicios el mismo día.

La clínica ambulatoria de salud mental Craig Yabuki atiende a jóvenes de 5 a 18 años que están acompañados por un padre o tutor. Brinda una opción para los niños que tienen necesidades de salud mental pero que podrían no tener acceso a otros servicios de atención.

La clínica, que abrió el 8 de marzo, opera de 3 pm a 9:30 pm todos los días excepto los días festivos.

Tammy Makhlouf, gerente de la Clínica sin cita previa de salud mental Craig Yabuki, dijo que el horario de la clínica es intencional ya que muchos recursos, como las escuelas y los consultorios de pediatras, están cerrados durante ese horario. Está ubicado en 8915 W. Connell Court.

La apertura de la clínica llega en un momento en que existe una necesidad crítica de servicios de salud mental. Makhlouf dijo que las visitas a la sala de emergencias por problemas de salud mental aumentaron un 40% desde 2020.

Agregar opciones para que las familias reciban atención ha sido importante, especialmente durante la pandemia de COVID-19.

“Cuando las familias tienen dificultades, necesitan ayuda en ese momento, no dentro de seis meses”, dijo Makhlouf.

Makhlouf dijo que la necesidad de servicios de salud mental estaba aumentando antes de la COVID-19 y que la clínica era una de las siete iniciativas de salud mental que Children’s Wisconsin identificó en 2019 para su desarrollo.

La clínica cuenta con terapeutas, trabajadores sociales y asistentes clínicos. Sus empleados pueden hacer evaluaciones de problemas de seguridad inmediatos, brindar asesoramiento temporal en el lugar y ofrecer referencias a recursos y atención de seguimiento si es necesario.

La clínica no maneja casos de emergencia y derivará a las familias a la sala de emergencias del Children’s Hospital si es necesario.

Makhlouf dijo que la clínica enfatiza el servicio a las familias.

“Dejamos que la familia determine qué es una crisis”, dijo Makhlouf. “Realmente estamos lidiando con ellos donde están”.

Las familias pueden buscar servicios para el tratamiento de síntomas nuevos o que empeoran de:

  • ansiedad
  • estrés
  • ataques de pánico
  • problemas para concentrarse
  • pérdida de apetito
  • sentimientos de aislamiento
  • trastornos del estado de ánimo
  • hiperactividad o problemas de atención
  • falta de interés en actividades familiares o sociales
  • acoso
  • dificultad para dormir
  • evitación de la escuela

Si bien los servicios de la clínica no son gratuitos, Makhlouf dijo que el personal intentará hacer que los servicios sean asequibles y abordar las necesidades de la familia, independientemente de su capacidad de pago.

“Nuestro principal objetivo es servir a la familia”, dijo Makhlouf.

La clínica no es un reemplazo para la terapia a largo plazo, sino una puerta de entrada para ayudar a las familias a lograrlo.

“Lo que ofrecemos es similar a la atención de urgencia”, dijo Makhlouf. “ . . . está ahí si lo necesitas.”

Cómo llegar a la clínica

Puede comunicarse con la clínica al 414-337-3400. Está ubicado en el campus del hospital Children’s Wisconsin en Wauwatosa en 8915 W. Connell Court. El espacio en sí está en el Nivel 2 del edificio de Clínicas en el campus del hospital Children’s Wisconsin Milwaukee.

Se puede llegar al campus a través del autobús del sistema de tránsito del condado de Milwaukee en la ruta 92.

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Matthew, a 2020 Marquette University graduate, joins Milwaukee NNS as part of Report For America, a program that seeks to strengthen local journalism by placing journalists in communities that have a greater need for issues based reporting. Prior to joining NNS, Matt developed his reporting skills at the Marquette Wire, on the investigative desk, covering issues such as housing, human trafficking and health care in the Milwaukee.

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