Behavioral Health Services
Child/Adolescent Psychiatry
Taking special care of special needs
The closure of child and adolescent programs across the country has lead to a severe shortage of treatment options for this age group
Children and adolescents have special needs that require special treatment options. Managing a psychiatric program for children and adolescents also requires specialized expertise.
- Is your community one of hundreds across the country that lacks treatment options for children and adolescents with psychiatric disorders?
- Are you troubled because your program is not financially viable, yet the community needs the service?
- Are you concerned about the added risks associated with treating emotionally disturbed youngsters?
Horizon Health Behavioral Health Services brings the specialized expertise needed to treat this special population. We help you meet the needs of the children and adolescents in your community while you focus on your core services. For over 20 years behavioral health has been our focus. It’s what we do – All day, every day.
Ready to implement a Horizon solution? Join our growing list of satisfied client hospitals and respond to the growing behavioral health needs of your community by contacting Horizon for a detailed program viability analysis.
Have you considered:
- 12 million children under the age of 18 will suffer from some form of psychiatric illness in any six month period
- Suicide is the third leading cause of death among children and adolescents
- Children and teens with a chronic illness have an increased risk of depression
- 20% of youth in juvenile justice facilities have a serious emotional disturbance
- An estimated two-thirds of all young people with mental illness are not getting the help they need