River Oak Center for Children: Referral Sources

Anyone concerned about a child, youth, or teen’s behavior -- including parents, caregivers,
pediatricians, Child Protective Services (CPS), social workers, teachers, Healthy Start
coordinators, school counselors, and other mental health professionals -- can call
Sacramento County Child Access Team at 916-875-9980.

River Oak encourages you to contact Access if a child, youth, or teen’s behavior is
impairing how he or she functions at home, school, or in the community. Examples include:

When you call, you will be asked to provide information about the situation so that the
Access team can determine need and eligibility for mental health services.

For questions regarding referrals for Outpatient Division, contact:
Shelley Park, 916-609-4031

For questions regarding referrals for Intensive Community-based Services, contact:
Diane Weaver, 916-609-4935

•   Disruptive behaviors
•   Poor school performance
•   Significant conflict with friends/classmates, siblings, parents, and teachers
•   Challenging life experiences, including trauma and abuse