Adolescents ages 8 through 17.

Offers individualized treatment and consist of daily structured group sessions with hospital staff, nurses, and social workers on the unit. May include: one-on-one sessions, group psychotherapy, play therapy, and resources/techniques to trigger a self-calming response, which allows them to consciously take control over their thoughts and behaviors. Parents are encouraged to participate in overall care regimen.

Outpatient services provided for such needs as post traumatic stress disorder, depression, marriage and family issues, sexuality and gender identity issues, and other general mental health concerns.

The Specialized Needs Unit delivers an array of services to youth with an acute mental health diagnosis who are diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum or have a developmental, intellectual, congenital, or acquired disorder. The program is appropriate for individuals age 8 to 17 who present the following:<br />*A wide variety of psychiatric disorders<br />*An appropriate diagnosis on the Autism Spectrum and/or Intellectual Disorders<br />*Intellectual limitations resulting in psychological and/or behavioral impairment<br />*Potential danger to self and/or others<br />*Impaired functioning attributable to the disorder, which is of sufficient intensity to interfere substantially with ordinary demands of the environment, including social, familial, educational, or occupational functioning self-care.<br />*Ambulatory and, if applicable, any existing medical condition is stabilized. (Note: The same, standard Ambulation and medical criteria that applies to a free-standing behavioral health hospital also applies to the SNU).