Eligibility for PARTNERS Clinic

PARTNERS Clinic serves youth ages 4-17 who have experienced a traumatic event, such as:

• excessive physical discipline
• sexual abuse
• death of a loved one due to violence
• witnessed domestic violence. 

Our Clinic is designed to specifically work with youth – traumatized preschoolers, children, and adolescents – who are experiencing the following emotional or behavioral problems:

• Depression (sad mood, loss of interest in things he/she used to enjoy)
• Posttraumatic stress disorder (intrusive thoughts of abuse, nightmares, avoiding cues)
• General anxiety (stomach aches, headaches, rapid or loud heartbeat, sweating)
• Separation anxiety (unwillingness to leave parents, teachers, etc.)
• Sleep difficulties (bed wetting)
• Aggressive behavior
• Oppositional behavior (with parents, teachers, etc.)
• Trouble managing anger
• Difficulty paying attention
• Difficulty getting along with other children
• Difficulty completing school assignments