Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital for Kids

Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital for Children & Teens, located in Chicago, Illinois, offers premier inpatient psychiatric care for children ages 5-12 who are facing acute behavioral health challenges. Designed to provide immediate stabilization during a mental health crisis, the program delivers intensive, short-term treatment typically lasting 5–7 days, depending on each child's individual needs. Children receive care in age-specific units where they benefit from structured, round-the-clock support from a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, and behavioral health professionals.

This highly specialized inpatient setting treats a wide range of mental health and co-occurring conditions through personalized care plans that may include psychiatric evaluation, medication management, individual therapy, family therapy, and group therapy. The program emphasizes emotional safety, improved daily functioning, and preparation for a safe return home or transition to a lower level of care