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The focus of treatment on the unit for patients with a mental health crisis, is crisis stabilization and linkage to ongoing outpatient therapy and/or medication management services. There is an emphasis on safety and providing a comfortable and supportive environment.  The healing process beings through a combination of talk therapy, activity therapies (art, music, movement, etc.), and the use of an interactive Media Board.  Caregivers are involved in the development of treatment goals and asked to attend multiple family sessions. Ages for admission are 9-17. 

Ami Wallace-Benning, LISW-S provides counseling for children ages 5 and up who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, behavior concerns, and more. Ami accepts Anthem, Aetna, United HealthCare, Cigna, and other insurances. For more information, please call or visit her website.

Boonshoft School of Medicine Psychiatry Services is accepting new patients, ages 5 and older. They do not see any patient who has had an inpatient psychiatric hospitalization within the past 2 years.

This clinic is run by 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year residents. Depending on availability, children may need to be seen by a resident who is not going to specialize in children, but they would have that conversation with the family to make sure they are okay with it.

Intake process: The family will call and leave a message that will be returned within 2 business days. They will do a clinic screening over the phone for 5-10 minutes, asking basic information, why they want to be seen in the clinic. The family will fill out some paperwork, and the resident will usually contact them directly to schedule within 2-3 weeks. They will have the resident’s direct phone number for communication. Psychiatry residents work very closely with the patient, with the goal of weekly appointments for the first 10 weeks. They do Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with their patients and work on processing what is going on before going to medications. Parents must be in the first 4 sessions for minor patients before possibly transitioning to private sessions. All sessions are recorded for strictly supervision purposes, and are destroyed when the resident graduates.

Psychiatry is private pay only, but families can use their HSA account if they have it. An intake appointment for psychiatry is $40, and follow up appointments are $40. They do not accept Medicaid or Medicare. 

To make an appointment, call (937) 775-7792. For more information about Wright State Physicians Psychiatry, go to wrightstatephysicians.org/psych.

Dr. Roush, Psy.D. and Associates provide counseling services for children ages 12 and older. Dr. Kidd, at this facility, provides court evaluations, specializing in working with sex offenders and porn addiction. The center accepts most private insurances, as well Medicaid and Medicaid HMO's. Dr. Kidd does not accept United Healthcare.

Positive Perspectives Inc. is a group of mental health professionals who are trained psychologists, social workers, and counselors, dedicated to provide counseling and psychology services for children ages 4 and older. The center accepts most private insurances, but does not accept Medicaid or Medicaid HMO's. For more information please visit their website.

Roads to Recovery embodies collective experiences, resources, and hope, for those who continue to be affected by Autism. This program allows families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders to expand their child's educational options to achieve the greatest learning potential. Mini camps are often held throughout the summer, as well as a social skills camp. Autism Scholarships are accepted at this agency. Please call this agency directly or visit their website for more information.