Children's Specialty Hospital

A New Model of Care for New York State

The Children’s Specialty Hospital for Short-Term Assessment and Treatment of Complex Conditions

The Center for Discovery’s world-class Children’s Specialty Hospital provides short-term, inpatient assessment and treatment – with the goal of better diagnosing underlying problems that affect behavior and learning in individuals with autism and other conditions. Improved understanding of underlying physiological, medical, and mental health challenges will lead to more targeted treatments and interventions, all to enable children and adolescents to remain at home, in school, and integrated in the community.

“New York State is devoted to improving health outcomes for all children, particularly those with developmental disabilities whose families face challenges in accessing suitable medical care for their child’s needs. By bolstering this continuum of care through The Center for Discovery’s Children’s Specialty Hospital, families will spend less time apart and remain connected to their communities following treatment.”

The Children’s Specialty Hospital will conduct comprehensive medical, behavioral, and clinical assessments over a maximum of six months. Staff will engage parents, caregivers, and school district personnel as partners in the process.

The Children’s Specialty Hospital will significantly advance the continuum of services in New York State – and provide a new model of care both nationally and internationally that has the potential to make a profound impact.

“The Center for Discovery’s Children’s Specialty Hospital will provide critical life enhancing care to children and teens and be a beacon of hope in Sullivan County for generations to come. The impacts of the discoveries and systems of care made at this facility will stretch far beyond the Hudson Valley to help thousands of kids across America and the world. I was proud to deliver the historic federal investment to jumpstart this new first-of-its-kind hospital paving the way for a healthier future for vulnerable young patients and brighter future for the Hudson Valley, and I deeply appreciate the partnership of Governor Hochul and New York State legislative leaders in making this facility a reality. The Center for Discovery is a pillar of the Sullivan County economy, and this new hospital will create 400+ jobs while expanding the world class care provided here at the Center. Governor Hochul has been a tremendous partner and thanks to our team effort the dream for this facility that started so many years ago is finally a reality.”

For more information about supporting the Children’s Specialty Hospital, please contact Michael Rosen, Executive Vice President of Marketing & Strategic Communications, at mrosen@tcfd.org.