THEARC: Our Services

As your child grows and develops, their healthcare needs change.

At Children's Health Centers, we offer a variety of pediatric and specialty care services for your child, including:

Well child check-ups, immunizations and flu shots
Sick visits/same day appointments available
Care for minor injuries and illnesses
New patient and newborn evaluations
Comprehensive adolescent healthcare
Care for children with disabilities
Evaluation and counseling for behavioral, emotional and learning problems
Specialty care for asthma, mental health and obesity
Sexual and reproductive health
Developmental testing and screening
School, sports and camp physicals
School and daycare health forms
Breastfeeding support and infant nutrition
Hearing and vision screening
Help with Medicaid applications
Prescription refills
On-site psychology services (available at some locations)
WIC-special supplemental food program for women, infants and children (available at some locations)
Assistance connecting with needed community services
Referrals to Children’s National specialists

Doctor examining a toddler while parents look on

Whole Bear Care

Whole Bear Care facilitates the care of the whole child, mind and body, by offering behavioral health services at the same location as your child’s primary care provider. The experienced Whole Bear Care team of licensed psychologists provides behavioral health consultation and some short-term follow-up for children, adolescents and young adults. (Available at most Children's Health Centers)

Learn about behavioral care

For Teens

As your child continues to grow, their medical needs will continue to change. Just because your child has become a teenager does not mean he or she needs medical care any less frequently than when he or she was younger. Our doctors and nurse practitioners specialize in adolescent health and the focus is on the total health of our adolescent and young adult patients.

We have several programs and services available to teens, including:

Dating, friendships
HIV, STIs and pregnancy
Peer pressure
Puberty, reproductive health
Teen health
Violence, bullying and conflict negotiation

Specialty care for:

Asthma
Obesity
Eating disorders
Contraception
Menstrual issues
Sexual health
Mental healthcare for conditions including depression, ADHD and anxiety

In addition, our Healthy Generations Program provides comprehensive, family-centered healthcare for teen parents and their children.

Referrals for Specialty Care

As your child grows and develops, their healthcare needs change. Our Children’s Health Centers offer primary care “plus,” providing children in the District of Columbia with a single medical home that provides assessment, basic treatment and care resources for primary care needs, as well as for specialty care, including for mental health, asthma, dental health, teen pregnancy, obesity and more.

Our pediatricians are connected to Children’s National Hospital, which is ranked one of the top 10 pediatric hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.

If your child needs additional specialty care, our practices will work with your family to connect you to the best providers. Depending on your insurance plan, your child may need a referral from your pediatrician. Referrals for specialists can be sent electronically or via a hard copy referral. After you have seen the specialist, your primary care provider is available to review the recommendations made and to help coordinate ongoing care for your child.

THEARC

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1801 Mississippi Ave SE	Phone: 202-436-3060
Washington, DC 20020	Fax: 202-436-3098

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sat: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (on the first and third Saturday of each month)
Sun: Closed