Adolescent and Child Inpatient Mental Health Services

BHS Classroom WebThe Inpatient Psychiatric department at Denver Health has 21 beds for children and teens, ages six to 17 years, with significant emotional and mental health issues. Our approach to treatment is based on current medical research showing what works best for children, teens and families in crisis. Once intensive, inpatient therapy is complete, care continues in the outpatient setting with customized treatment plans.

Program Details and Amenities

Adolescent inpatients have access to Dell Chrome books, a full-time and part-time school teacher, full-time occupational therapy, psychological testing, pet therapy, family therapy, group therapy, art therapy, recreational therapy, music therapy and an outdoor recreational area.

Conditions

  • Antisocial personality disorder
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Behavioral and emotional disorders
  • Bipolar disorders
  • Borderline personality disorder
  • Depression
  • Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
  • Oppositional defiant or conduct disorder
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder
  • Social anxiety disorder
  • Suicidal ideation: child

Treatments

  • Individual therapy
  • Medication management
  • Psychological testing/evaluations
  • Occupational therapy
  • Art, music and recreational therapy