When children and teenagers are troubled by behavioral health disorders and are facing issues that are beyond their control, parents can rely on Brentwood Behavioral Healthcare of Mississippi for help.
Brentwood treats children and adolescents affected by a variety of illnesses in a structured, safe and nurturing environment allowing each child to focus on specific goals which will enable them to more effectively cope with their emotions and behaviors. Families are an important part of the treatment process and are connected with resources for follow-up care upon discharge.
Some signs that a child may need help are:
- Depression/sadness/hopelessness
- Social withdrawal/wanting to be alone
- Self-destructive behaviors
- Attention and concentration difficulties
- Extremely fearful
- Suicidal thoughts
- Anxious/worries/uncontrollable anger
The Child and Adolescent units at Brentwood are designed with separate wings and provide separate staff and programming to ensure age appropriate care. Each child and their needs are unique and individualized treatment plans are developed and implemented by a multidisciplinary team of professionals led by a Psychiatrist and may include Social Workers/Therapists, Psychiatric Nurses, Recreational Therapists, Teachers, and Dietician.
Assessment and Referral Services are available at Brentwood without charge 24 hours a day 7 days a week and can be scheduled by calling 1-800-863-4004.
When children and teenagers are troubled by behavioral health disorders and are facing issues that are beyond their control, parents can rely on Brentwood Behavioral Healthcare of Mississippi for help.
