We Welcome New Patients of All Ages to the Conyngham Primary Health Care Center located at 335 S. Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702....Read More

Posted February 14, 2023

February 14, 2023 - Storytelling does not just happen at bedtime or around campfires. It is a part of our daily lives – from books we read, to movies we watch, and stories we tell our family and friends. In health care, storytelling is a powerful tool that can help professionals engage patients in the healing process....Read More

Posted February 14, 2023

December 14, 2022 - Not everyone's minds are full of holiday cheer right now. Stress, anxiety, and grief may make it feel like listening to the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future in there. It is time to pay extra attention to your mental health. Inspired by their clients of all ages, Children's Service Center and Robinson Counseling Center staff note that several common themes regarding mental health and the holiday season, which include money and finances, family issues, grief and loss, and anxiety. Consider these tips to create more mindful holiday magic...Read More

Posted December 14, 2022

Landmark Children's Agency Combines Mental & Physical Health Services Under One Roof

December 2, 2022 - Access to health care will improve significantly for some of the region's most vulnerable families with the opening of the Conyngham Primary Health Care Center by Children's Service Center of Wyoming Valley (CSC) and its adult care affiliate, Robinson Counseling Center (RCC), at 335 South Franklin Street. A dedication ceremony was held to honor the Conyngham family, which has served the organization continuously for more than 150 years, and to thank the many generous supporters whose contributions funded the new, 12,500-sq.-ft. construction houses a full-time primary care team to serve children and adults of all ages. Designed to serve both current clients of CSC/RCC and others in the community, the Conyngham Center integrates services under a single medical record to address mental health concerns, preventive medicine, disease diagnosis & management, physicals, and wellness services with an on-site pharmacy...Read More

Posted December 2, 2022

November 25, 2022 - Both seasoned and new volunteer artists gathered at Children’s Service Center, Wilkes-Barre on Black Friday to paint holiday window scenes in honor of the late Edward Luksha, a former therapist at Community Counseling Services (CCS), which closed earlier this year...Read More

Posted November 25, 2022

WILKES-BARRE, PA – October 4, 2022 - Children’s Service Center has announced enhancements to its Crisis Intervention Service, extending walk-in hours and increasing availability of mobile crisis assessments for individuals and families in Luzerne and Wyoming counties. The services provide rapid response to mental health situations ...Read More

Posted October 4, 2022

Wilkes-Barre, PA – October 3, 2022 –Access to health care will improve significantly for some of the region's most vulnerable families with the opening of the Conyngham Primary Health Care Center (CPHCC) by Children's Service Center of Wyoming Valley (CSC) and its adult care affiliate, Robinson Counseling Center (RCC), at 335 South Franklin Street this week.

The new, 12,500-sq. ft. construction houses a full-time primary care team...Read More

Posted October 3, 2022

Dr. Renata Meyer Appointed As Medical Director for Conyngham Primary Health Care Center

Children's Service Center of Wyoming Valley (CSC) and its adult care affiliate, Robinson Counseling Center (RCC), have appointed Renata A. Meyer M.D., ABIM-CE, as Medical Director of the Conyngham Primary Health Care Center. The new Primary Health Care Center will open in September 2022 with integrated physical and mental health services for the community at the CSC/RCC Wilkes-Barre campus headquarters... Read More

Posted July 20, 2022

Wilkes-Barre, PA – July 15, 2022 – Children's Service Center of Wyoming Valley has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval® for Behavioral Health and Human Services Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization's commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. Children's Service Center has maintained...Read More

Posted July 15, 2022

Teens & Mental Health

Summer Krochta, Vice President of Programs, joined an expert panel on teen mental health. Watch the 25-minute segment on WVIA.

Aired April 25, 2022 -Keystone Edition - WVIA

Published April 16, 2022 by: Bill O'Boyle - Credit: Times Leader

Published June 9, 2020 by: Chelsea Strub - Credit: WNEP-TV

Anxiety is normal anytime there is change, good or bad.

Posted April 2, 2020 by: Mark Hiller - Credit: WBRE/WYOU - Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc.

Posted July 18, 2019 - Credit: WBRE/WYOU - Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc.

Posted July 18, 2019 - Credit: Cassie Semyon - WNEP

Posted October 12, 2018 - Credit: Mark Hiller - WBRE

Posted October 12, 2018

On Thursday, October 4, 2018 the Children's Service Center received the 2018 Innovation Award from the Rehabilitation & Community Providers Association (RCPA) at its annual conference at the Hershey Lodge.

Posted July 1, 2017

For those who have been inconvenienced by the construction taking place on the 300 block of South Franklin Street, my apologies.

Let me explain.

The Children's Service Center is embarking on its most significant expansion project since its founding 156 years ago. CSC is constructing a 17,622-square-foot comprehensive outpatient clinic and renovating...Read More

Posted August 25, 2017 - Credit: Elizabeth Transue - WNEP

Posted August 26, 2017 - Credit: Crystal Cranmore - Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc.

Posted October 3, 2017 - Credit: Mark Hiller - Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc.