Adolescent Services
Young people with behavioral or emotional problems often struggle at home and in school. Problems making friends, succeeding in school and participating in extracurricular activities can become serious issues for them.
Our team of behavioral health professionals are here to help. From the assessment process to the discharge planning process, our primary focus is on the needs of the individual patient and giving them the tools for continued recovery and a sense of hope.
Merit Health River Region's Adolescent Inpatient Behavioral Health program provides treatment to adolescents (ages 13-17) who display any, or a combination of, the following:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Obsessive compulsive disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self injurious behavior
- Oppositional defiance
- Mood disorders
- Psychosis
- Suicidal thoughts/tendencies
- Behavioral problems
Merit Health River Region is committed to providing quality, compassionate care for you and your child. Inpatient care involves hospitalization of an individual in need of around-the-clock care. Our adolescent behavioral health programs provide a nurturing environment where young patients can work with our trained clinicians to focus on functional skills and behaviors.
Most behavioral health services are covered by Medicare, Mississippi Medicaid, private insurance or private pay.
For more information, please contact:
24-Hour Help Line:(601) 883-3838
Nationwide Toll Free Number: (800) 843-2131