MU Bridge Program: School-Based Psychiatry
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Working within the school districts of Boone County, the University of Missouri Health Care’s Bridge program provides psychiatric evaluations and treatment for school-age children who are experiencing emotional or behavioral health issues. MU Bridge Program will provide:
Initial psychiatric evaluation and prescription for medication(s) When possible, prescriptions will be chosen from the $4 list of medications for children who are underinsured
Two to three follow-up visits with no out-of-pocket costs
Treatment for children until their conditions are stable enough to be transferred to a community provider
Laine Young-Walker, MD
MU Bridge Program, Program Director
Katie Werth, RN, BSN
MU Bridge Program, Program Manager
Office: 573-882-3125