BayCare Behavioral Health- Statewide Inpatient Psychiatric Program for Children (SIPP)

BayCare Behavioral Health – Statewide Inpatient Psychiatric Program for Children (SIPP), located in New Port Richey, FL, offers specialized inpatient psychiatric care for children and adolescents ages 11 to 18 who require a higher level of treatment. Designed as a secure residential program, SIPP provides focused, evidence-based interventions to support the emotional, behavioral, and psychological well-being of youth in crisis. Services include intensive counseling, psychiatry, medication management, case management, and therapeutic programming tailored to meet each individual's needs.

The SIPP program emphasizes family involvement and aims to strengthen social and emotional relationships within the home. Treatment includes a full range of evidence-based approaches such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), group and individual therapy, and psychiatric evaluation. BayCare’s expert clinicians are trained to address complex conditions including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, personality disorders, and other persistent mental health challenges. As a Baker Act receiving facility, the SIPP program is also equipped for emergency mental health evaluation and short-term stabilization, making it an essential resource for families throughout the Tampa Bay area.