--- title: "Child and adolescent behavioral health at Sutter Health" description: "Sutter's child and adolescent behavioral health services offer therapy and counseling to address conditions like anxiety, depression and behavioral conditions." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/child-adolescent-behavioral-health" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services) / 3. Child and adolescent behavioral health # Child and adolescent behavioral health Our pediatric behavioral health specialists evaluate your child’s mental and physical health and develop an age-appropriate treatment plan to support their mental well-being.  In a crisis? Call 988 for the [Suicide Prevention Lifeline](https://988lifeline.org/). [Find a child mental health provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_providerSpecialties.specialty.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Pediatrics+Developmental+and+Behavioral%22%5D%7D%5D&verticalKey=healthcare_professionals) [Request a referral](https://www.sutterhealth.org/referrals) ## Why choose Sutter? Mental health issues aren’t always obvious in young people. If your child is having angry outbursts, trouble at school or acting withdrawn, they could be experiencing [depression](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/depression-by-age), anxiety or another mental health condition. An accurate diagnosis and age-appropriate treatment can help your child enjoy being a kid again.  We offer a wide range of services, including emergency and inpatient care, partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient programs (IOP), and outpatient programs, for children and teens. Three of our behavioral health centers — [Sutter Center for Psychiatry](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/sutter-center-for-psychiatry-1043246594) in Sacramento, and [Alta Bates Summit](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/alta-bates-summit-medical-center-alta-bates-campus-1043246519) and [Sutter Mills Peninsula Medical Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/mills-peninsula-medical-center-1043246780) in the Bay Area — provide specialized adolescent programs, including support for teens facing [eating disorders](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/eating-disorder-treatment). Your care team will help you find the program that best meets your child’s needs. As your child’s condition improves, we provide many options to help them ease back into school and family life. A dedicated case manager will guide the transition home and connect you with community resources for ongoing support.  By the numbers ### 80+ providers offer trusted mental health care close to home. ### 30+ locations in our communities provide behavioral health services. ### 5 specialty centers support mental health care across Northern California. ### 16 recognitions for high-performance care from U.S. News & World Report. ## Need a referral? Chat live with our team Monday through Friday, 8:00 am — 5:00 pm, or call us at [888-834-1788](tel:+18888341788). [Request a referral](https://www.sutterhealth.org/referrals) ## Conditions - [Addiction](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/addiction-treatment) - Anxiety - Depression - [Eating disorder](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/eating-disorder-treatment) - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder - Psychotic disorders ## Treatments - [Care coordination](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/care-coordination) - Detoxification - Family therapy - Group therapy - Individual counseling - Medical Evaluation - Medication management - Recreational therapy - Teen Substance Use Screening ## Related services - [Behavioral health care](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/behavioral-health-care) - [Behavioral health outpatient services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/behavioral-health-outpatient) - [Inpatient psychiatric services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/inpatient-psychiatric-services) - [Partial hospitalization (PHP) And intensive outpatient care (IOP)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/partial-hospitalization-intensive-outpatient-care) ## Child and adolescent specialty locations   ![boy-talking-with-school-counsellor](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/people/men/boy-talking-with-school-counsellor.jpg?h=491&iar=0&w=711) ## Scout by Sutter Health™ Our award-winning Scout program provides personalized, evidence-based tips, tools and resources for teens, young adults and their families. Track feelings, build resilience and improve mental well-being with our free app. [Learn more about Scout](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/scout) ## Classes & events [View all classes & events](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/find-event-results?limit=10&query=%22%5C%22Children%27s+health%5C%22+%5C%22Mental+health%5C%22%22&verticalKey=events) - Class ### [A CPMC Perinatal Offering - Postpartum Health & Baby Care eClass (ANYTIME ONLINE)](https://ewp.seatrobot.com/66f32bee33ea82483f1ddb0b/699f60ec6a09a6e4f45c50e6/) Postpartum Health & Baby Care, a unique online learning experience that you can complete at your leisure. Takes 2-3 hours to complete with 9 months of access to review over and over again. - Class, Event ### [A Baby Care eClass with Additional Review Session](https://ewp.seatrobot.com/66f32bee33ea82483f1ddb0b/68f6a5ba56f5f98146cce0fc/) This eClass helps with navigating the transition to parenthood. Current info to learn newborn care skills and what to expect in the early days. Essential prenatal class for pregnancy! - Class, Event ### [Mindfulness Orientation (Virtual)](https://ewp.seatrobot.com/66f32bee33ea82483f1ddb0b/6ac0378acb5495b9e4b393e6/) Tuesday, April 13, 2027 This 2 hour introduction to Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction will give you a better understanding of what Mindfulness is and how our 8 week course may impact your life in positive ways. [View all classes & events](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/find-event-results?limit=10&query=%22%5C%22Children%27s+health%5C%22+%5C%22Mental+health%5C%22%22&verticalKey=events) ## Sutter spotlight Health & wellness ### [How To Spot Depression in Kids](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/how-to-spot-depression-in-kids) Know the signs to look for and when to call the doctor. Health & wellness ### [Depression Symptoms by Age Group](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/depression-by-age) A teenager with depression looks and acts very different from a senior. Learn the signs. Health & wellness ### [Is it Sadness or Depression?](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/is-it-sadness-or-depression) Are you blue or truly depressed? Learn the signs and symptoms of clinical depression. ## Patient stories [View all stories](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-stories) - [Patient story ### Mental Health Support App Helps Thousands in First Year ](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-stories/mental-health-support-app-helps-thousands-in-first-year-2023563864) [View all stories](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-stories) ## Behavioral health care for children and teens Find a mental health provider at Sutter who offers compassionate care for children and teens facing emotional challenges. 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