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The Pediatric Mental Health Institute at Children's Hospital Colorado provides the highest quality mental health services to children, adolescents and their families. We strive to deliver evidence-based, family-focused and youth-centered services that make a difference.
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Our interdisciplinary team includes psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical social workers, licensed professional counselors, nurses and creative art therapists who specialize in addressing the unique treatment needs of each and every child and adolescent we serve. We provide a complete continuum of psychiatric services including outpatient, partial hospitalization, inpatient and emergency services for children and adolescents. We treat children from birth to 18 years of age. No matter the challenge, we collaborate with families to promote healthy outcomes.
In addition to our cutting-edge clinical services, we are dedicated to training the next generation of mental health professionals and conducting research to advance the field of child and adolescent mental health and improve patient care for generations to come.
Learn about our mental health researchPediatric mental health programs and services
Outpatient services
Our outpatient services include individual, family and group therapies with a specific focus on evidence-based treatments to address behavioral, emotional and social concerns, as well as medication management:
Partial hospitalization
Partial hospitalization includes structured and intensive daily programming for children and adolescents experiencing serious emotional and behavioral challenges:
- Eating Disorders Program
- Medical Day Treatment
- Neuropsychiatric Special Care
- Partial Hospitalization Program
Inpatient services
Our inpatient services include 24-hour care for children and adolescents experiencing an emergent mental health crisis who require inpatient treatment for stabilization and safety.
- Eating Disorders Program
- Neuropsychiatric Special Care
- Psychiatric Inpatient Program
All of our programs offer creative arts therapy.
Compassionate Care, Wherever You Are
We’re here when you need us. Telehealth appointments are available across every one of our specialties, so you can get the high-quality care we’ve always offered from the comfort, privacy and convenience of your home.
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Resources for your mental health journey
No matter where you are on your child's mental health journey, we have parenting resources to help support you. Find tips for strengthening family connections and resilience, checking in with your child, what to do in a crisis — and much more.
Help create a better future for youth mental health
Financial donors fuel expansion of our programs and services, providing more kids and teens with the highest-quality mental health care. This support is more critical than ever. Your generosity helps give kids like Kate the mental health services they need, when they need them most.
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Youth mental health in the news
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CBS4Children of all ages facing mental health challengesMay 26, 2021
Anxiety and stress have skyrocketed among children since the pandemic began. Dr. Jenna Glover, a clinical psychologist, shares what parents should look out for in their children and ways to help them if they’re struggling. Learn more.
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Colorado Public RadioStudent mental health crisis as a result of COVID-19April 05, 2021
Kate Hartman is a 7th-grader in Denver and a patient ambassador for Children’s Colorado. She struggled with mental health issues in the past, and like many students her age, felt sad and isolated during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read her story and why it’s important for kids and parents to seek connectedness during this time.
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KOAA News5 Colorado SpringsNew behavioral health services to be available in Colorado SpringsFebruary 10, 2021
Children's Colorado, Colorado Springs is investing in mental and behavioral health services for kids and teens in southern Colorado. To address growing rates of youth suicide in El Paso County and the need for pediatric mental health services across the state, the hospital will open a new daytime pediatric partial outpatient behavioral health program in the Briargate neighborhood.