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University Behavioral Health Care

Child & Adolescent Acute Partial Hospitalization (APH)

Intensive psychiatric and therapeutic care for children and adolescents.

Intensive Therapeutic & Psychiatric Care

The Acute Child and Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program provides intensive, short-term therapeutic and psychiatric services for youth experiencing significant behavioral health challenges. The full-day program uses a multidisciplinary approach to stabilize symptoms and support youth at risk for hospitalization or transitioning back to the community.

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Comprehensive Treatment & Support

Services include individual and group therapy, family counseling, psychiatric evaluation, medication management, psychoeducation, social skills development, and trauma-informed care. Treatment addresses needs including depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis, bipolar disorder, and safety concerns.

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