No waiting! Come see our friendly mental health and substance-use recovery professionals to help your children and teens in Clackamas County
We’re here to help. Our mental health and substance use disorder treatment services are for children and youth, ages 0-25. Our team of compassionate and skilled child specialists will conduct detailed assessments, work with you and your family to create individualized service plans and customize treatment to meet your needs.
To schedule an appointment, call us at 503-655-8401. Families usually get their assessment appointment within 7-10 days of calling.
Our services
- Individual, family and group therapy
- Age-based skills groups and parenting seminars
- Medication evaluation and management
- Specialty treatments like Neurofeedback, EMDR and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy.
Benefits of therapy for young people
- Good mental health plays a crucial role in how children handle stress and traumatic experiences, relate to others and make positive choices.
- Therapy for young children helps them learn lifelong skills and tools.
- Therapy offers a safe space for children and teens to express themselves, set goals, work on changing behavior, build self-awareness and develop a growth mindset.
- Starting therapy when problems first appear, instead of waiting until they worsen, is a good idea because younger brains have the greatest capacity to grow, change and heal.
When to seek mental health help
As parents, we always want the best for our children, including their mental health and well-being. Recognizing when your child might need professional help may be challenging. In general, if your child’s emotions or behaviors have changed noticeably, are causing distress for themselves, your family or others for more than a few weeks, or interfering with school performance, it may be a good idea to consult with your child’s pediatrician and teachers or reach out directly to us.
Get immediate help
If your child or teen has expressed thoughts of suicide or thinking everyone would be better off without them, or if your child has been harming themselves or talking about harming themselves call the Mental Health Crisis Line at 503-655-8585.
As soon as it’s safe, please also call us to begin a long-term plan to improve their mental health safety.
Group therapy
At Clackamas County Health Centers, our Child and Family Team offers group therapy for kids, teens, and parents. These groups, whether in person or online, help everyone connect and support each other. Group therapy works just as well as talking one-on-one with a therapist. It's a chance to share experiences and learn together. Join us to be part of a strong community where kids, teens, and parents can grow and feel supported on their journey to better mental health. Call 503-655-8401 to learn more.