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Treatment Options

Mental Health Care and Treatment Options

When a child or youth needs a more structured setting to work toward managing their mental or behavioral health symptoms, there are many options for parents to consider. Here are some ideas.

Residential Treatment Programs

Residential treatment programs may be considered for a variety of reasons, including assessment and diagnosis, crisis intervention, psychiatric treatment, substance use, abuse prevention, or education.