Adolescent Psychiatric Inpatient Program

Our Adolescent Psychiatric Inpatient Treatment Program at Wendy Paine O'Brien Center in Scottsdale, Ariz., is dedicated to providing a safe, accountable and culturally sensitive structured environment for stabilization.

The program, serving teens ages 13 to 17, uses rewards, consequences and education to develop a well-rounded, unique individual who is a valued family and community member.

Adolescent programs and services:

• Daily goal-setting
• Life skills and building self esteem
• Anger management
• Human growth and development
• Structured recreation therapy
• Family therapy
• Weekly diagnostic review with a registered nurse
• Daily chemical dependency/substance abuse education
• Group therapy facilitated by a master's-level therapist
• Daily family visitation

Location:

Banner Behavioral Health Hospital
Wendy Paine O'Brien Treatment Center for Adolescents
7575 E. Earll Dr., Scottsdale, AZ, 85251

Adolescent Service Director:
Lauro Amezcua-Patino, MD, FAPA
Diplomate - American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Added Qualifications in Adolescent and Addiction Psychiatry