Inpatient Mental Health Treatment for Children in Las Vegas, Nevada
As a parent, seeing your child in extreme emotional distress can make you feel helpless — but you don’t have to face it alone. At Spring Mountain, our acute inpatient services provide intervention and stabilization for children (ages 5 to 11) who are in crisis. We treat anxiety, aggression, trauma and other mental and behavioral health issues. We help your child enjoy being a kid again.
Children’s Psychiatric Hospital: Why Choose Us?
Spring Mountain Treatment Center is a nationally recognized psychiatric hospital serving Las Vegas and southern Nevada for more than 20 years. We are among only a few facilities in the Valley providing inpatient mental health treatment for children as young as 5.
We offer:
- Daily physician visits: Your child sees a board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist each day of their stay in inpatient care. Doctors work alongside nurses, licensed therapists and caseworkers to meet your child’s needs.
- Prompt admissions: Our staff is here 24/7 to provide no-cost assessments and prompt admissions for children in an emotional or behavioral crisis. Walk in or make an appointment for a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation.
- Family-focused care: Caseworkers update parents and guardians on their child’s treatment plan and progress. We encourage family involvement through family therapy and visitation.
- Aftercare planning: Our staff helps families prepare for the next stage of treatment after inpatient hospitalization. We connect you to outpatient therapy services and community resources to ensure long-term success and growth for your child.
Does My Child Need Inpatient Psychiatric Care?
Emotional and behavioral disorders in children can range from mild to severe. Trauma, grief, major life changes or problems at home are common stressors for young children. Get help if your child seems “out of control,” disruptive or poses a danger to themselves or others.
Inpatient psychiatric care may be right for children who exhibit:
- A prolonged sad mood or loss of interest in fun activities
- Aggression, destructive tendencies or a general disregard for others
- Difficulty focusing or keeping up in school
- Nightmares or changes in sleep patterns
- Obsessive worry or a compulsive focus on routines
- Tantrums or extreme irritability
- Withdrawal or isolation from family and friends
We offer stabilization and treatment for a range of children’s mental health disorders, including:
- Anxiety disorders
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- Conduct disorder
- Depression
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder
- Oppositional defiant disorder
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
Our Crisis Stabilization Services for Children
Our inpatient program for children offers short-term psychiatric care that typically lasts five to seven days. Our goal is to stabilize your child, relieve acute symptoms and work with parents and guardians to plan for ongoing care.
We use a variety of evidence-based techniques to help your child, including:
- Case management
- Daily psychiatrist visits
- Individual, group and family counseling
- Medication management
- Play and activity therapy
Get Help Now
Call 702-322-1919 or contact us to get help now. At Spring Mountain, staff is available 24/7 for no-cost, confidential assessments. In the case of a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
We accept most commercial insurance plans, including Medicare and TRICARE®, the U.S. military health benefits program.
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