Child Mental Health Services
Serving Your Child’s Mental Health Needs
Child Mental Health Services include many treatment options such as evaluation, counseling, skills development, carefully monitored medication if needed, and case management for children and their families. Metrocare also offers more intensive services for children and adolescents who have a history of suicide, are involved with the criminal justice system, and/or are struggling to stabilize at home or in school settings.
About Metrocare
Metrocare Services is here to serve children, ages 3-12 years old, and their parents who are experiencing a mental health challenge. We have been serving the Dallas community for over 50 years.
Play Therapy
Young children communicate through play. It is how they express their feelings, develop problem-solving skills, and learn how to relate to others, which is why play therapy is so effective. Metrocare’s trained play therapists help children express and work through distressing issues, such as emotional trauma, in a safe, nurturing environment.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Anxiety, depression, OCD, and other mental health challenges can be caused by inaccurate and negative thinking. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is research-proven talk therapy that effectively treats a variety of child and teen mental health challenges. CBT can be used on its own or in combination with medication. The result is that young people view challenging situations more clearly and respond to them in a healthier, more effective way.
What to Expect at Your First Visit
Meet with a Qualified Mental Health Professional
At Metrocare, we understand that every child is different and requires an individualized treatment plan. You and your child will meet with a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) to complete required assessments, discuss your child’s needs, and establish initial recovery goals.
Evaluation by a Psychiatrist or Nurse Practitioner
You and your child will complete an evaluation with a Psychiatrist or Nurse Practitioner to address medical needs as a component of the recovery plan. Each patient is assigned a Metrocare care coordinator who works with the child’s built-in support system and addresses possible barriers to care.
Metrocare Testimonials
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Mental Health Help for Children/Teens Near You
Request Mental Health Services Today!
The Metrocare staff is ready to help you with the challenges your child or teen faces at any one of our Dallas-area mental health clinic locations. Fill out the form and we will contact you about how we can help and the next steps.
Metrocare provides mental health services to any Dallas County resident regardless of ability to pay.
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