Mental Health Services

Youth Mental Health Services

We know how important your child’s mental health is, and we’re here to support you. Our mental health facility in Colorado Springs offers a range of services, including psychiatric assessments, medication management, treatment planning, genetic testing, and more. We also provide walk-in appointments for children ages 5 to 17, making care accessible when it's needed most. Please see below for more details on our youth mental health services.

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We understand how crucial it is for young people to feel supported in their mental health journey. Our compassionate approach helps children and teens build confidence and resilience, ensuring they receive the right care to thrive.

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(719) 493-9555
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Clinical Services

Caring for Your Child’s Mental Health

We understand how much your child’s mental and emotional well-being matters. Our approach helps young people build confidence, develop resilience, and learn the skills they need to navigate life’s challenges. With gentle support and a focus on what makes each child unique, we’re here to care for your family and provide the help you need.

 

The Mentally STRONG Method Cognitive-Behavioral Approach

We use our signature program as part of our youth mental health services to help create confidence and build resiliency in your child. The cognitive piece includes a thought map to help identify and organize your child’s thoughts and a behavioral part to help them learn how to think, organize, and choose for themselves.
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Pediatric Psychiatric Assessments

We offer comprehensive psychiatric and behavioral assessments, including autism screening, ADHD assessment, diagnosis, and treatment, as well as depression and anxiety disorder assessments and treatment. We provide referrals for full neuropsychiatric exams when needed and assist with 504 and IEP accommodations for school. Additionally, we offer specialized services such as ketamine treatment for depression, crisis management, and life coaching to support overall mental health and well-being.

Genetic Testing

We offer genetic testing as part of our youth mental health services in Colorado Springs. This procedure is a starting point for how your child’s body may process certain psychopharmacologic medications, and many insurance plans cover it.

Medication Management

As part of our youth mental health services, our board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners are licensed to prescribe any psychopharmacology class medication, including anti-depressants, anti-psychotics, anti-anxiety, ADHD treatments, medicines for insomnia, mood stabilizers, and more. Our providers are conservative in prescribing practices and ensure you and your child have the necessary support while adjusting to any new medication.
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Treatment Planning

A cognitive-behavioral psychoeducational intervention is offered as part of our treatment planning.

Frequent Follow-Up Appointments

Our mental health nurse practitioners understand that starting a new treatment plan can be intimidating for your child. We want our youth mental health services to be accessible while adjusting to new medication. We will see your child at our mental health facility as often as necessary until they are comfortable on a new medication.

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Walk-ins Accepted

If your child urgently need an assessment within business hours, please come to our mental health center, and we will be happy to see you. Learn More

Frequent Follow-Up Appointments

Our mental health nurse practitioners understand that starting a new treatment plan can be intimidating for your child. We want our youth mental health services to be accessible while adjusting to new medication. We will see your child at our mental health facility as often as necessary until they are comfortable on a new medication.

Most Insurance Accepted, Including:
  • Colorado Medicaid
  • CHP Plus
  • Tricare West and Tricare for Life
  • Triwest
  • United HealthCare
  • Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Colorado
  • Medicare Part B
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Colorado
  • Cigna
  • Aetna
  • Humana
  • Beacon
Special Needs Populations

We are sensitive to and understand the special needs of individuals in our community. To learn more read our Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Scheduling an Appointment

Scheduling a mental or behavioral health appointment with Mentally STRONG is simple and straightforward. We're here to provide the support you need, and our compassionate team is ready to help you take the first step toward better mental health.