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Youth Unit

Our youth services are specifically designed to meet the developmental needs of children and adolescents. Our facility provides a safe and nurturing environment for healing for children aged 4 to 12 and teens aged 13 to 17. The units have been designed for the younger individuals to focus our support on age-appropriate care and treatment. We are the only provider in the area that offers inpatient behavioral health services for children and adolescents. 

We accept most major insurances, including Medicaid. Financial assistance is available if needed.  

Location Features   

  • Age-specific care units 
  • Calming environments  
  • Day rooms and quiet spaces  
  • Inclusive sensory playground   
  • Outdoor play areas  
  • Sensory rooms   
  • CareView and ObservSmart monitoring systems are used to enhance patient safety in all areas  

Child and Teen Services Include: 

  • Case management 
  • Individual and group therapy, family therapy when indicated 
  • Recreational therapy 
  • Medical evaluations 
  • Medication management 
  • Psychiatric assessments 

If your child needs mental health services, please call 448.227.2100 for more information, or you may bring your child to the Baptist Hospital Emergency Room for evaluation. In case of a life-threatening emergency, call 911.