Northwell School Mental Health Partnership

Northwell has partnered with school districts across our communities to increase access to behavioral and mental health care for children and to support schools with mental health education, training and consultation. Their dedicated Behavioral Health Centers (BHC) provide urgent or same-day behavioral or mental health intervention for conditions that don’t require the services of the emergency room. The BHCs also provide short-term crisis care and follow-up for students who need immediate services, and their care coordinator team helps support families in connecting with ongoing care and resources in the community.

Northwell's goal is to promote overall mental health awareness and increased access in the community.

Northwell Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health and Northwell School Mental Health Partnership is here to support your child’s mental well-being. Each program offers a range of services for pediatric behavioral health.

Northwell Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health Outpatient Practice at Mount Kisco

Northwell School Mental Health Partnership Behavioral Health Center at Mount Kisco

Who We Treat

Children and adolescents ages 5-21
All insurances accepted.
Bilingual Spanish clinicians and language interpretation services available

Students in grades pre-K-12 who reside in participating school districts.
Supported districts (as of July/25): Bedford, Briarcliff, Byram Hills, Chappaqua, Hendrick Hudson, Lakeland and Peekskill

Services Offered

Long term evidence based individual and group psychotherapy and medication management services

Urgent psychiatric needs, risk assessments, new or worsening symptoms, connection to care, short term stabilization including medication management

Contact Information

657 East Main Street, Mount Kisco
914-561-3774
BHatMTKISCO@northwell.edu
M-Th 8a-8p F 9:00a-5:30p

657 East Main Street, Mount Kisco
914-561-3740
MTKBH@northwell.edu
M-F: 9:30am –5:30pm

Not sure which option to choose? Contact us at 914-561-3774

Mount Kisco Behavioral Health Center
657 Main St., Mount Kisco, NY 10549
Call or email to schedule an appointment.
Phone: (914) 864-0312
Email: MTKBH@northwell.edu

Resources

Resiliency Toolkit
The School Mental Health Partnership presents The Resiliency Toolkit, a comprehensive digital access hub offering a wide range of easily downloadable resources tailored to your family's specific needs. This online library includes resources related to mental health conditions, behavioral health treatment options, and social and community services. The toolkit is also continuously updated with new resources and has resources available in Spanish and Mandarin

Planning Your Visit

Once you schedule your appointment, you’ll receive an email with a link to Northwell's intake forms and rating scales (for parents and adolescents ages 12 and over). Please fill out the forms prior to your appointment if possible, or if you are unable to do so, please arrive at least 20 minutes early to allow time for completion. Same-day or next-day appointments are available as needed, and all major insurance plans are accepted. While Northwell provides same-day services for crises, they do ask that families call before coming in to help reduce wait times. All minors must be accompanied by a legal guardian. If you are a court-appointed guardian, please have your proof of guardianship papers available.

Please bring:

Your insurance card
Contact information for your child’s school, primary care provider and outpatient mental health providers.
If your child takes medication, please have names and dosages available.

FAQs

Will medication be started during my child’s visit?
Medication may be started when indicated with parental consent, and all necessary information to start medication is available.

Will my child be hospitalized?
The doctor may recommend that your child be admitted to the hospital. This may require your child to be taken to the emergency department for medical clearance and to complete the admission process.

Will you provide me with a written evaluation?
The clinician and doctor evaluating your child will document the assessment in your child’s medical record. The record can be requested by filling out a release form. Records can be mailed or picked up in person (photo ID required). It can take up to 10 days to process these requests.

Will you provide a letter for school clearance?
A letter stating that your child may return to school and is not an imminent danger to him- or herself and others, can be provided when applicable.

Can any additional documentation or forms (for court, child protective services, school placement, etc.) be completed?
The Behavioral Health Center cannot complete any forms or provide any additional documentation beyond the medical record and clearance for school.