Children who face stressful situations at home and school often experience delayed or arrested development. At University Health Behavioral Health, providers help children and adolescents of all ages move on with their physical, mental and emotional well-being, as well as academic development, for as long as it takes.
Family and social issues, combined with biological or genetic factors, all play a role in mental health issues affecting children, including mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD, Autism and anger control problems. This can result in the child struggling at school, home and with peers and family members.
During the course of treatment, our providers maintain close communication with parents, school and the individual patients. We combine medication and individual and family psychotherapy sessions tailored to the specific needs of each patient’s case. We follow patients, sometimes over the course of several years, to help ensure positive outcomes.
How to get help
- Stop by University Health Behavioral Health Crossroads, 300 W. 19th Terrace in Kansas City, Missouri.
Walk-in care is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
A master's-level mental health professional will meet with you and help you get the care you need. Each person who utilizes walk-in hours will be assessed and connected to appropriate services. Please bring with you, if applicable, a photo ID, insurance card, guardianship paperwork, and birth certificate (for minors). For more information, call 816.404.5709 Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. - Schedule an appointment at University Health Behavioral Health Lakewood Counseling, 300 SE 2nd Street in Lee's Summit. Call 816.404.6170 Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Call the 24-hour crisis hotline. If you are currently experiencing any kind of mental health crisis, please call 988 now. A crisis expert will answer your call and direct you to the right care.