Adolescent Inpatient Treatment

Behavioral Hospital of Bellaire provides inpatient adolescent services in Houston, Texas, that are specifically designed to meet the mental health care needs of patients aged 12 through 17. Individuals experiencing serious behavioral disturbances or an inability to function at home or school may be appropriate for treatment in an adolescent inpatient mental health facility. Every individual is provided with a variety of opportunities to learn new skills and to achieve success.

Warning signs of behavioral health issues may include any of the following:

• Suicidal thoughts or actions or thoughts of death
• Depression
• Withdrawn behavior
• Physical acting out towards self, others or objects
• Mood swings
• Alcohol addiction and/or drug abuse
• Inability to cope with problems and daily activities

If you recognize any of the above symptoms, our qualified teen mental health professionals are available at all times to determine the most appropriate level of care for each individual. All clients will receive an opportunity to connect with a treatment provider that best suits their needs.

Adolescent inpatient treatment at Behavioral Hospital of Bellaire provides an opportunity for adolescents ages 12 to 17 to learn and practice coping skills. These skills help to manage a wide range of behavioral, emotional and family problems. The patient, family, and referring health professionals are integral parts of our comprehensive treatment plan. Treatment includes group, family, recreational and developmental therapies, as well as medication management tailored to the adolescent.

The Objectives of adolescent inpatient treatment are:

• To provide a safe haven for adolescents to focus on recovery free from external stressors and peer pressure and judgments
• To provide treatment that is fresh, modern and appropriate to the adolescent population
• To provide a structure similar to the school day to ensure smoother transitions from inpatient hospitalization, or our adolescent partial hospitalization program back to school
• To provide a professional, informative, consistent and caring psychiatric hospital environment for patients and their families to reduce fears and stress caused by hospitalization

It’s Never Too Late

Behavioral Hospital of Bellaire is a behavioral health center in Houston, Texas, dedicated to helping patients who are struggling with psychiatric health challenges. We provide specialized services to adolescents and adults in inpatient and outpatient settings. Recovery begins with a call to request a no-cost, confidential assessment.

If you or a loved one is facing difficulty with mental health or substance use challenges, call Behavioral Hospital of Bellaire today at 800-423-0017. No-cost mental health and substance abuse assessments are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.