Behavioral help for teenagers in Corpus Christi
At Corpus Christi Medical Center Bayview, our goal is to provide a safe, structured environment where tweens and teens can receive compassionate behavioral care as well as supportive resources for healing.
We provide treatment programs for adolescents from 10 to 17 years old who are struggling with depression, anxiety, family problems, sexual abuse, suicidal thoughts and the potential for substance abuse.
Recognition
The Joint Commission has accredited Corpus Christi Medical Center for meeting the Commission's guidelines on behavioral health care programs, including care, treatment, and services; environment of care; leadership; and screening procedures for the early detection of imminent harm.
Corpus Christi Medical Center's behavioral health program is accredited by The Joint Commission. The Behavioral Health Care and Human Services accreditation means we provide high-quality care and services in a safe environment.
Our adolescent programs and services
Adolescent behavioral health program
Our adolescent mental health program offers inpatient and outpatient treatment, on-site education resources, support services and aftercare. We also work closely with Corpus Christi Independent School District to provide on-site educational resources that allows adolescents to maintain their education while receiving treatment at our facility.
We utilize a tiered reward program that focuses on following guidelines and program rules. Our care team focuses on helping adolescents reach higher levels of appropriate behavior without negative exchanges in the program. The program structure itself is built to create a secure and protected space for teens, minimizing potential triggers or stressors.
We offer various types of therapy, including individual, group, and family. Our counselors use a combination of cognitive, dialectical and solution-focused behavioral therapy techniques, which all focus on helping your tween or teen understand and accept their emotions, and learning how to manage them.
Our nurses are available to provide medication education and to teach adolescents about the physical and mental impacts stress can have on their developing bodies.
As part of your adolescent's discharge plan, your family will participate in therapy sessions to learn strategies and tools to continue supporting their mental health at home. Inquiries about treatments or services are strictly confidential and can be made by professionals, family members, managed care companies or the patient. We accept direct referrals for initial assessment.
Youth suicide prevention program
As part of our youth suicide prevention program, Corpus Christi Medical Center Bayview has partnered with the Jason Foundation, Inc. (JFI), an educational organization dedicated to the awareness and prevention of youth suicide.
We use materials from JFI to create a comprehensive network of awareness among students, parents, teachers, and youth workers, equipping them with the knowledge to recognize potential warning signs and effectively support at-risk youth.
If you or someone you know needs to talk with a counselor for help or for resources available in your area, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), a free, 24-hour suicide hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
Our adolescent mental health providers
Our mental health experts provide our adolescent patients with support and care throughout their journey.
Our experienced team of mental health professionals includes:
- Licensed mental health counselors
- Mental health technicians
- Psychiatrists
- Registered nurses
- Psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioners
- Social workers
