Attention Joslin Patients:

Joslin Diabetes Center's COVID-19 pandemic hybrid care model allows patients to tailor their care with remote and in-person services, including telehealth visits. Please visit our main COVID-19 page for all this information in both English and Spanish. Please access COVID Pass the day of any on-site appointment to answer screening questions to receive a pass. 
 

Currently, Joslin does not have a supply of COVID-19 vaccine.  Vaccine availability and distribution are controlled by federal and state authorities. If the vaccine becomes available to us, Joslin will adhere to the state's plan for prioritized distribution. Please monitor the COVID-19 page on our website for updates.

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Debbie Butler

Debbie Butler, MSW, LICSW, CDE

  • Clinical Social Worker
  • Director, Behavioral Health and Pediatric Programs
  • Lecturer in Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School

Debbie Butler, MSW, LICSW, CDE, is the Director of Behavioral Health and Pediatric programs at Joslin Diabetes Center.  Ms. Butler's clinical interests include working with children, adolescents, young adults and their families on the behavioral and emotional issues related to living with diabetes.

Ms. Butler's research interests include finding innovative ways to improve glycemic control in youth with diabetes and also finding ways to support families living with diabetes.

College
Colby College

Graduate School
Boston University School of Social Work

Internship
Boston Children's Hospital, Adcare Outpatient Services Boston

Certification
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker; Advanced Certificate in Clinical Work with Children, Adolescents, and their Families; Certified Diabetes Educator

  • Pediatric
  • Adult Behavioral Health

Contact Information

Office Phone

(617) 732-2603

deborah.butler [at] joslin.harvard.edu
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