Located in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, Southcoast Behavioral Health is a 192-bed psychiatric hospital that provides inpatient treatment for adolescents with mental health diagnoses.
In order to meet these specific needs, Southcoast Behavioral Health offers an adolescent-specific psychiatric inpatient treatment program for youth between the ages of 13 and 17.
Programming on the adolescent unit is tailored for this population, offering treatment modalities that have proven effectiveness in successfully helping young people overcome behavioral health concerns. These treatment modalities include the following:
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Motivational interviewing
These therapies are delivered in a framework that is targeted to address relevant issues within the adolescent population.
With individualized treatment plans created to address each adolescent’s presenting concerns, the following services are available:
- Medical care
- Detoxification services
- Medication management services
- Group therapy
- Expressive arts
- Therapeutic recreational activities
If a young person in your life is in need of comprehensive services that are fully customized to meet his or her needs and stage of development within a setting that is fully conducive to true and lasting healing, please reach out to the knowledgeable and experienced staff at Southcoast Behavioral Health today.
