- About the Behavioral Health Center
- Inpatient Child and Adolescent Services
- Outpatient Child and Adolescent Services
- Inpatient Psychiatric Programs
- Outpatient Psychiatric Programs
- Outpatient Substance Abuse Services
Center for Behavioral Health — Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
The Center for Behavioral Health Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Unit provides treatment for youths struggling with emotional illness or substance abuse. A secure, structured environment is the setting for treatment before the patient moves to a less restrictive environment for additional care. Involuntary services for adolescent substance abusers are also available.
After-School Programs
In partnership with the School Board of Broward County, the Adolescent Services Department provides on-site after-school programs for children at risk for emotional or behavioral disorders, including substance abuse. Staffed by licensed mental health professionals, the programs include assessment, therapeutic groups, recreational activities and tutoring.
Outpatient Off-Site Services
A variety of programs are offered for children and teenagers who may be using alcohol or illegal drugs due to problems at school or in the home. Outpatient Off-Site Services provides prevention programs, therapy and referrals through community outreach for eligible children and their families. When needed, individual and family therapy and related services are provided. Ongoing treatment and support for one year helps keep each patient on track.
Pediatric Mental Health Consultation Services
For young children who have emotional disorders, medications and therapies should be appropriate for each patient's age and size. Mental health assistance and resources to help patients and families are available.
STEPS Program
STEPS (Success Through Effective Problem Solving) is a day treatment program for high school students. Structured and comprehensive, STEPS uses a caring approach to help adolescents address behavioral health, mental health and substance abuse problems. The goal is to improve interpersonal skills, address behavioral and emotional problems and help the patient return to a mainstream school environment. Individual, family and group therapies, parent support groups and School Board of Broward County education services are available. Treatment is carefully integrated to help teens pursue a healthy, productive future. STEPS is licensed by the Department of Children and Families for substance abuse treatment.
The STEPS program is available at 18221 Pines Boulevard at the Shoppes of Silver Lakes in Pembroke Pines. For more information on this and other child and adolescent mental health services, please call (954) 265-5971.
Additional Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services / Resources:
For more information about health care services at Memorial Regional Hospital, please
call (954) 987-2000.
Is Your Doctor a Memorial Doctor?
To find a physician who is dedicated to mental health services, call Memorial Physician Referral Service toll-free at (800) 944-DOCS. We're available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
