Vermont Down Syndrome Medical Care Centers
Children with Special Health Needs Care Consultants with Vermont Department of Health |
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| Affiliation: | Vermont Department of Health | |
| Summary: | (CSHN) helps families and caregivers: • Navigate the healthcare system • Make referrals for respite funding for parents and caregivers who need a break • Coordinate with the various providers caring for a child • Collaborate with schools and special educators to create meaningful and appropriate educational plans • Access health insurance, medical care, services and benefits • Identify services and resources that may be helpful for a child and family • Assist with transitions from services throughout a child’s life • Plan and prepare for adulthood Services provided within CSHN include Care Consultants, High Tech Nursing, Pediatric Palliative Care, Children’s Personal Care Services, Nutrition services (contracted service) and Health Systems. |
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| Ages Served: | Birth – Age 21 | |
| Hours and Days of Operation: | Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm | |
| Address: | 280 State Drive Waterbury, VT 05671-8300 | |
| Website: | https://www.healthvermont.gov/family/children-special-health-needs | |
| Email: | AHS.VDHCSHN@vermont.gov | |
| Appointments: | (800) 660-4427 | |
| Phone Number: | (802) 863-7338 | |
| Clinical Director: | Marinell Newton, Clinical Care Consultant Supervisor | |
| Services provided: | Referral to/care coordination for all services | |
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| Patients with Down Syndrome seen annually: | ||
| Length of waitlist | none | |
| Medicaid Accepted? | Yes | |
| Insurance Accepted? | ||
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