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Acute Psychiatric

Acute Psychiatric

Adolescent Acute Psychiatric Inpatient

Dover Behavioral Health System offers inpatient treatment services at our Kent County location in Dover, Delaware. When individuals experience acute behavioral health symptoms and need intensive inpatient care, Dover Behavioral Health System provides a secure environment where patients will receive quality care. Our experienced staff combine compassion with skill, closely monitoring behavior and medication, consistently tending to the needs of each patient. We offer inpatient addiction services for mental health issues such as depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder.

Our multidisciplinary treatment plans are specifically designed to meet the differing needs of adults and adolescents. In all cases, inpatient treatment plans encourage and incorporate family involvement.

Our adolescent inpatient services include:

  • Comprehensive individual assessment
  • Psychiatric evaluation and medication stabilization
  • Physical examination and follow up
  • Co-occuring disorder programming
  • Academic instruction provided to adolescents
  • Daily psychoeducational and group therapy as well as skills training
  • Family sessions
  • Allied therapies, including art and music therapy
  • Follow-up with outpatient providers
  • Personalized discharge and aftercare plans
  • Semi-private rooms with access to our enclosed outdoor courtyard

Don’t Wait, Call Today

Our assessment and referral center is available to receive calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call us at 302-741-0140 for a no-cost, confidential assessment today.