Locations Rhode Island Rhode Island Hospital Young Adult Behavioral Health Program

Rhode Island Hospital Young Adult Behavioral Health Program

Rhode Island Not Accepting Online

Providence, East Greenwich Not Accepting In-person

Updated June 1, 2021

The Young Adult Behavioral Health Program (YABH) helps 18 to 26 year old college students (undergrad and graduate) living with psychiatric illness live more productive lives by providing affordable and comprehensive mental health treatment.

Our program seeks to improve accessibility to mental health services for young adults in Rhode Island with a special emphasis on partnering with university and college based counseling centers in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

Daniella Palermo

Psychiatrist, MD

Harold Woodcome III

Psychiatrist, MD

Meesha Ahuja

Psychiatrist, MD

Janine Galione

Psychologist, PhD

About

What services do you offer?

Comprehensive evaluation
Psycho-pharmacologic treatment
Individual counseling
Family counseling
Patient access to a 24/7 on-call clinician
Consultation with parents and loved ones
Liaison with university faculty and staff
Interpersonal and supportive group therapy

What areas do you have expertise in?

Our staff has expertise in treating young adults in a variety of areas:

Mood Disorders
Anxiety Disorders
Attention Deficit Disorder
Eating Disorders
Substance Use Disorders
Trauma Related Disorders
Psychotic Disorders
Impulse Control Disorders
Adjustment to Chronic Medical Illness

How do you support young adults?

Our program provides psychopharmacologic consultation, long term psychiatric care, referral and partnership with interpersonal, supportive, dialectical and cognitive behavioral therapists. We work with family members, colleges and universities to provide individually tailored treatment. Our clinicians coordinate with inpatient and partial hospital programs to provide each young adult with a continuum of care that is customized to their needs.

Specialties

College & graduate student mental health - Specialized strategies for common issues of young adulthood, including school and career stressors, support around healthy relationships, existential concerns, drug or alcohol issues, eating disorders, and anxiety and/or depression

Medication management - Optimizing medication use to treat psychiatric conditions

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Bipolar disorder - Developing coping and preventive strategies to stabilize extreme mood swings, including manic and depressive episodes; increasing effective strategies to regulate emotions and maintain a healthy daily routine

ADHD - Skill-building and support around organizational challenges, distracted attention, procrastination; building and maintaining healthy routines and structure

Substance abuse - Reducing and preventing the negative impact of drug and alcohol use and addictions on physical, emotional, and relational health

General expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Psychiatric Evaluation and Medication Management

Clientele

Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Beacon Health Options
Brown University Student Health Insurance (United Healthcare)
Medicaid
Medicaid (through Tufts)
Medicaid (through United Health)
Medicare
Medicare (through Blue Cross Blue Shield)
Medicare (through United Health)
Multiplan or PHCS
Tricare
Tufts Health Plan
United Healthcare
Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

Super billing

Therapist's note

While there may be a waitlist, we highly encourage you to reach out to see what is possible or what alternatives are available!

Please note the following:

If you have been seen by a provider at Young Adult Behavioral Health Program in the past, please call 401-793-8808 (extension 4) to schedule an appointment directly.
The Young Adult Behavioral Health Program only sees college students who are 18 - 26 years old and graduate students over this age range.
Cigna is only accepted if your plan offers out-of-network benefits; please call Cigna to confirm your benefits.
Medicaid typically does not cover out-of-state services other than emergency services. While Rhode Island Medicaid covers our services, for those with Medicaid from other states, please contact us so we can check your coverage.

Location(s)

Providence practice

Coro East, 167 Point Street, Suite 161, Providence, RI 02903

Not accepting new clients in-person

Currently Available Times

Morning (Before 10am)
Daytime (10am - 1pm)
Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
Evening (After 5pm)
Weekends

Regular Hours

Mon 8:45am-5:00pm
Tue 8:45am-5:00pm
Wed 8:45am-5:00pm
Thu 8:45am-5:00pm
Fri 8:45am-5:00pm
Sat Closed
Sun Closed

East Greenwich practice

1407 South County Trail, East Greenwich, RI 02818

Not accepting new clients in-person

Currently Available Times

Morning (Before 10am)
Daytime (10am - 1pm)
Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
Evening (After 5pm)
Weekends

Regular Hours

Mon 8:45am-5:00pm
Tue 8:45am-5:00pm
Wed 8:45am-5:00pm
Thu 8:45am-5:00pm
Fri 8:45am-5:00pm
Sat Closed
Sun Closed

Online Sessions (Rhode Island)

Not accepting new clients online

Currently Available Times

Morning (Before 10am)
Daytime (10am - 1pm)
Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
Evening (After 5pm)
Weekends

Regular Hours

Mon 8:45am-5:00pm
Tue 8:45am-5:00pm
Wed 8:45am-5:00pm
Thu 8:45am-5:00pm
Fri 8:45am-5:00pm
Sat Closed
Sun Closed

Languages

English