Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Programs

Helping young minds heal and grow.

All children and teens deserve to feel their best. Stormont Vail Behavioral Health provides compassionate, age-appropriate care for youth facing emotional or mental health challenges or illness.

Request Care or Schedule an Appointment

Inpatient Services: (785) 270-4646
Outpatient Services: (785) 270-4646

Need Help Now?
Mental Health Crisis Line: Call or text 988

Behavioral Health Services for Children & Teens

Mental health is a vital part of a child’s overall well-being. Our youth-focused behavioral health programs help children and adolescents manage a range of conditions, including:

Inpatient Behavioral Health Program

We provide short-term crisis stabilization for children up to age 17. It combines personalized treatment, around-the-clock support, and care coordination with community providers for a smooth transition from admission to discharge.

Care for Urgent, Intensive Conditions

  • Severe depression or anxiety
  • Self-harm or aggression
  • Suicidal thoughts or behaviors
  • Acute psychosis or hallucinations
  • Eating disorders
  • Substance use crises

Inpatient Behavioral Health Services

  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Psychiatric assessment and medication management
  • Individual, group, and family therapy
  • Discharge planning and coordination with outpatient providers
  • Collaborative safety planning with families and guardians
  • Therapeutic groups focused on coping skills, art, nutrition, mindfulness, and recreation

Outpatient Behavioral Health Program

We provide individualized support for children and teens with mild symptoms that integrates with their daily routines, allowing them to apply new skills in real-world settings.

Ongoing Care for Moderate Conditions

  • Anxiety and depression
  • ADHD and behavioral challenges
  • Adjustment issues
  • Early-stage substance use
  • Emotional regulation and relationship concerns

Outpatient Behavioral Health Services

  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Individual, group, and family therapy
  • Psychiatric evaluations and medication management
  • Life skills development (e.g., emotional regulation, communication)
  • Virtual care options

Healing Happens Best with Support

To support lasting progress, we invite families and caregivers to participate in treatment planning, therapy, and discharge. To help, we offer flexible virtual care and a free workbook to guide families.

Virtual Care Options for Convenient Support

Secure online visits make it easier for families to stay engaged in their child’s care—wherever they are. We offer evaluations, therapy, and medication support both in-person and virtually.

Behavioral Health Workbook for Kids & Teens

Our Child and Adolescent Inpatient Program Workbook offers practical tools to help families support therapeutic progress at home. View, save, or print this free resource anytime.

Behavorial Health Team

Ben Weber, LMSW

Specialty: Psychiatry
Provider Bio

Tamara Wichman, APRN

Specialty: Psychiatry
Provider Bio

Mary Wilson, PhD

Specialty: Psychology
Provider Bio

Our Behavioral Health Care Location

Stormont Vail Behavioral Health Center

3707 SW 6th Avenue
Topeka, KS, 66606
(785) 270-4600
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Stormont Vail Health Flint Hills Campus

1102 St. Marys Road
Junction City, KS, 66441
(785) 762-2585
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Stormont Vail Health Manhattan Campus

1325 Research Park Drive
Manhattan, KS, 66502
(785) 537-2651
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Stormont Vail Outpatient Behavioral Health Center

2601 S.W. 3rd St., Building 1
Topeka, KS, 66606
(785) 270-4630
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