Vermont Down Syndrome Medical Care Centers


 

Children with Special Health Needs Care Consultants with Vermont Department of Health

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.
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
Behavioral MD
Psychologist
Registered Dietician
Physical Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Family Practitioner
Apraxia Specialist
Speech & Language Pathologist
Audiologist
Social Worker
Education/Inclusion Specialist
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Genetic Counselor
Feeding Specialist
Developmental Pediatrician
Year Established:  
Patients with Down Syndrome seen annually:  
Length of waitlist none
Medicaid Accepted? Yes
Insurance Accepted?