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The Golisano Center for Special Needs will provide comprehensive, coordinated and scientifically based medical and behavioral care for children and adolescents with many types of intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Henry S. Roane, PhDDr. Henry Roane
Director

"The Golisano Center for Special Needs (GCSN) is a unique center that can provide care to individuals diagnosed with developmental or intellectual disabilities, or individuals who require specialized care, from childhood to early adulthood.

Our goal is to improve the quality of life for each individual that we serve..."

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Testimonials (video courtesy the Upstate Foundation)

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The Golisano Center for Special Needs offers comprehensive, coordinated, and evidence-based medical and behavioral care for children and adolescents with a wide range of intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Biobehavioral Health Unit (BBHU) Inpatient Unit is an 11-bed facility that specializes in behavioral and mental health care for individuals ages 5 to 17. This unit provides intensive, one-on-one behavioral healthcare for children and adolescents who have complex mental health and behavioral diagnoses, including those exhibiting severe and disruptive behaviors.

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Increase in the number of children who could receive care.

17


Counties Served

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