The adolescent support team is led by Dr. Nancy Dodson, a Board Certified physician in Pediatrics as well as Adolescent Medicine. Her clinical expertise includes a variety of adolescent health issues including eating disorders, reproductive health, contraception, and menstrual/gynecologic disorders. Dr. Dodson sees patients both in person and virtually.
Patients of Tribeca Pediatrics have access to these services. Speak to your pediatrician for more information.
Adolescent Support Contact:
(347) 315-4257 | (212) 226-7666 Option 4
adolescents@tribecapediatrics.com
Our adolescent support involves:
- Eating disorder consultation and management
- Evaluation and management of ADHD, depression, and anxiety (see Mental Health)
- Sexual health and contraception management
- Obesity screening and counseling
Adolescent Resources
Adolescence can be a challenging and exciting time for teens and their families. We compiled a list of resources that we’ve found to be helpful and informative.
Teenspace – Free to NYC Teens
Eating Disorders Assessment
NEDA – National Eating Disorders Association
Sex and STIs
Bullying
Substance Use
Stress Reduction
Anxiety
General Peer Support
NYC Well – 24/7 mental health hotline with texts and online chat support
LGBTQ+ Support
Concussion Support
LGBTQ+ Resources
We understand the importance of LGBTQ+ youth and their families having access to the resources they need to ensure their unique health needs are protected and supported.
Please refer to our list of LGBTQ+ resources and centers, and contact us with any questions about the below organizations.
DOE list of Community-Based LGBTQ+ Organizations
PFLAG NYC
130 E. 25th Street, Suite M1
New York, NY 10010
212-463-0629
Brooklyn Community Pride Center
1360 Fulton St, Ground Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11216
Direct: (347) 779-2238
Main: (347) 889-7719
Health and Education Alternatives for Teens (HEAT)
(718) 613-8453
LGBT Network – Q Center (Queens LGBT Community Center)
35-11 35th Ave
Astoria, NY
(718) 514-2155
Ackerman Institute for the Family
936 Broadway, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10010
Main: (212) 879-4900, ext 100
Callen Lorde
Chelsea:
356 West 18th St. New York, NY 10011
(212) 271-7200