Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - Behavioral Health & Crisis Center

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia – Behavioral Health & Crisis Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is a children’s mental health crisis and inpatient center focused on supporting children, adolescents, and teens experiencing mental health issues and behavioral health issue concerns that require immediate or intensive care. The facility provides access to both a Crisis Response Center and inpatient treatment, allowing youth to receive timely support in a safe, structured environment designed for stabilization and recovery.

Core services include evaluations and short-term therapy to help young patients manage acute symptoms and safely transition back home or into continued outpatient care. Treatment is guided by a strengths-based model, helping individuals build coping skills, improve social functioning, and reduce maladaptive behaviors. By integrating crisis services with inpatient support, the center equips youth with practical strategies to regain stability and continue progressing in their daily lives and communities.