Child and Adolescent Services

Children and teens facing mental health challenges benefit from care designed for their age and experiences. Inpatient programs at The Shores provide structured treatment in a supportive environment that helps young people stabilize, build coping skills and begin their path toward recovery.

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Helping Children & Teens Heal Safely

At The Shores, children and teens with acute mental health disorders can receive care in a safe, nurturing and age-appropriate environment. We offer personalized care plans, including medication management, for conditions including:

Mood, anxiety, and trauma-related disorders
Psychotic and substance use disorders
Reactive attachment disorder
Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder

Special features such as a sensory comfort room and academic services during the school year provide a calming space designed specifically for kids. With 24-hour nursing care, a trained team member is always available to support a child who may be experiencing distress.

Comprehensive Healing

Care at The Shores focuses on treating the whole person. Individual therapy is trauma-informed and patient-centered, using proven approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and, when appropriate, other evidence-based therapies.

Emotional and social healing is also a key part of treatment. We help children and teens build confidence through activities like creative arts, skills development, pet therapy, and academic support. This environment is designed to feel less like a hospital and more like a safe place for recovery.

Support During and After Treatment

Family involvement plays an important role in your child or teen’s recovery. At The Shores, our team works closely with families and caregivers to develop care plans and keep loved ones informed and supported throughout treatment.

As your child prepares to leave inpatient care, our team will help connect you with outpatient services at The Shores or work with your local care team to create a safe and supportive transition to the next phase of their care.