CHARLOTTE – HopeWay has launched new programs serving teens with mental health disorders as well as teens and young adults with eating disorders in an east Charlotte development called Oakhurst Commons.
The nonprofit mental health treatment organization operates these programs in an 18,716 square-foot space at 4014 Monroe Road. They feature physician-led, evidence-based Partial Hospitalization Programs built on HopeWay’s model of care, which includes psychotherapy, medication management, integrative therapies and on-site educational support.
Its team treats mental health diagnoses in teens and eating disorders in teens and young adults who attend treatment during the day and return home after programming.
“The need for care and programming for adolescents and young adults is severe and immediate, so we are thrilled about opening these new programs,” said Dr. Alyson R. Kuroski-Mazzei, CEO and chief medical officer of HopeWay. “We know our model of care works, and we are excited and confident to expand hope and bring additional mental health resources to this younger age group.”
Taren Coley, MD, director of child and adolescent services, leads the adolescent program for mental health disorders including, but not limited to, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, ADHD, trauma and co-occurring substance use disorders. The program treats teens ages 12 to 17.
Greer Mitchell, MD, director of HopeWay’s Center for Eating Disorders, leads the adolescent and young adult eating disorder programs. These treat teens (ages 12-17) and young adults (ages 18-25) with primary eating disorders.
“Research shows the earlier in life mental health diagnosis and treatment occurs, the better the outcomes and that early intervention helps impact the trajectory of the illness,” Kuroski-Mazzei said. “The U.S. Surgeon General has described the state of youth mental health as the ‘defining public health crisis of our time.’ We are grateful to our generous donors and other supporters for enabling us to help address this urgent need and increase access to care for this age group here in Charlotte and surrounding areas.”
HopeWay welcomes referrals from self, families or loved ones, mental health organizations, providers, schools or hospitals. These programs are now in network with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Carolinas Behavioral Health Alliance and Medcost.
