1 of only 2 units in New England (and the only one in Connecticut) with comprehensive pediatric medical and mental health services
At Connecticut Children's Medical Psychiatric Integrated Care Unit, we support and treat children and adolescents from ages 6-17 with complex medical and psychiatric needs. Our inclusive approach consists of trauma-informed care with state-of-the-art medical capability and a multidisciplinary team.
Unit Features
The Integrated Care Unit, also called IC5, was thoughtfully designed to accommodate 12 patients with complex medical and psychiatric needs. IC5 is located on the 5th floor of Connecticut Children’s main campus in Hartford, CT. All rooms are private with individual bathrooms, and we have dedicated rooms that are large enough to accommodate assistive devices.
Our team encourages wellness and healing through many touchpoints throughout our patients' stay. Residents can take comfort in a shared community space, rehabilitative gym, private consultation and treatment rooms, dedicated sensory-friendly rooms, and more.
IC5 is a locked unit, meaning all patients and visitors have their belongings searched when they arrive. For the safety of all, IC5 is under video surveillance at all times. There is no video surveillance in bedrooms or bathrooms.
During the daytime, most time is spent outside the room in the community spaces. There is a schedule of activities every weekday including school, meals, snacks, social activities, physical movement, therapy, and doctor visits. Weekends have a less rigorous schedule with more visiting times for families.