Odessa Brown Children's Clinic - Seattle Children's

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Delivering whole-person care to a diverse patient base, Seattle Children’s, Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic’s (OBCC) provides the following behavioral health services via in-person or telehealth appointments: 

  • Group therapy: Group therapy will be offered via telehealth for a range of needs which may include anxiety, behavioral challenges, depression, organization management and supporting executive functioning.  
  • Brief intervention therapy: We provide 6-8 therapy sessions in a timely manner for patients and families. We aim to increase access to mental health care by making it accessible, flexible, and personalized to overcome challenges and bring positive change 
  • Educational sessions: Provide drop-in sessions to both students and caregivers to discuss a variety of mental and behavioral health topics.  

Learn more and enroll: Odessa Brown Free Therapy for Seattle Youth 

Ages served: 

All middle and high school students 

Cultural identities / affinity groups prioritized: 

 Asian American; Black/African American; African Diaspora; Immigrant and Refugee; Latine/Latinx; LGBTQIA+; Muslim; Native American/ Indigenous; Pacific Islander 

Languages offered: 

Therapy offered in all languages via interpreter services. 

Format: 

  • Telehealth/Virtual therapy 
  • In-person therapy sessions at a community office 
  • In-person therapy sessions at a school (within Seattle Public Schools) 

Mode:  

Individual therapy; Group therapy; Psychoeducational groups 

Frequency: 

As needed, from twice a week, to once or twice a month 

Maximum # of Sessions: 

8 

Time of day sessions are available: 

Weekdays during school hours; Weekdays after school; Weekday evenings; Flexible scheduling during school breaks 

Locations (In-Person therapy): 

Southeast Seattle 

How to enroll: 

Youth and families completed online registration form after which they will receive a call (2-5 business days) to schedule a first appointment. 

  • Youth (13+) can self-refer 
  • Family/caregiver can refer youth 
  • Another provider can refer youth 
  • Enrollment can be done directly online 
  • Enrollment can be done over the phone  
  • Enrollment support is provided directly to youth 

Enrollment wait time: 

No current wait 

For more info visit: 

https://www.seattlechildrens.org/clinics/odessa-brown/services/mental-and-behavioral-health-services/ 

Provider website: 

https://www.seattlechildrens.org/clinics/odessa-brown 

Need support? Contact: 

(206) 987-7210 

Education and Early Learning

Dwane Chappelle, Director
Address: 700 5th Ave, Suite 1700, Seattle, WA, 98104
Mailing Address: PO Box 94665, Seattle, WA, 98124-6965
Phone: (206) 233-5118
Phone Alt: Childcare and Preschool: (206) 386-1050
Fax: (206) 386-1900
education@seattle.gov

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