mental health locations

Dayton Children’s is committed to ensuring that kids and their families receive the support they need, from prevention and diagnosis to outpatient therapy and inpatient treatment.

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pediatric mental health services

Dayton Children’s takes a proactive and collaborative approach to pediatric mental health, recognizing that early intervention can make a lifelong difference. Mental health in children and adolescents encompasses emotional, psychological and social wellbeing – how they think, feel, behave and cope with life’s challenges.

Whether a child is facing anxiety, depression or behavioral issues, Dayton Children’s offers a full continuum of care to help children and teens thrive. We have locations across the Dayton region to make access to care as convenient as possible for families.

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explore our mental health services locations

Dayton Children’s offers a wide range of mental health services across multiple locations to meet the diverse needs of children and families in our community. Whether your child needs crisis stabilization, inpatient care, outpatient therapy or early prevention support, our facilities are designed to provide compassionate, expert care in safe and welcoming environments.

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helpful info

mental health crisis helplines

If you or your child need immediate help due to having suicidal thoughts, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or text the Crisis Text Line by texting “START” to 741-741. If there is an immediate safety concern, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

When your child is in a mental health crisis and has no physical injuries, you can find care at the Price Family Mental Health Crisis Center, located in the Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness. The crisis center is designed to evaluate children in a safe, caring and effective way that are experiencing a mental health crisis. Our trained mental health clinicians will provide an assessment and connect children to the appropriate services, which may be inpatient, day treatment or outpatient services.

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mental health resource connection

The Mental Health Resource Connection program connects patients and families to available mental health services at Dayton Children’s and in the community – striving to improve the mental health and wellness of children within our reach. This service is administered by behavioral health specialists experienced in evaluating pediatric mental health needs and the services required to meet those needs.

If you are interested in a referral to the Mental Health Resource Connection please talk to your child’s primary care provider or by filling out our form to get connected to care. You also can use our mental health resource finder to search for resources in your community.

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mental health resource finder

On Our Sleeves at Dayton Children’s, part of the Kids Mental Health Foundation, is dedicated to making mental health a vital part of every child’s upbringing. Through this partnership, families and educators in the Dayton community gain access to trusted resources, expert advice and practical tools to support children’s emotional well-being. By joining the movement, you’ll receive free monthly emails with tips, activities and insights to help the kids in your life thrive.

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