The Adolescent Health Clinic is staffed by pediatricians who have geared their practice to the very special needs of children in their pre-teen and teen years. Sessions are held in the afternoons, and the teens are usually seen in exam rooms on the 3rd floor, away from the Pediatric Clinic, to provide a more “grown-up” environment. Teenagers often have special concerns and questions; at Dorchester House, visits with the doctor or nurse practitioner are held in strict confidence.