Behavioral Health Services at Nationwide Children’s Hospital offer a comprehensive approach to support the behavioral, psychiatric and psychological needs of children, adolescents and their families. Our staff of licensed professionals is specially trained in the assessment and treatment of behavioral health conditions in children and adolescents.

Our comprehensive approach to care is provided by a multidisciplinary team – which may include a psychiatrist, developmental-behavioral pediatrician, nurse practitioner, psychologist, clinical social worker, and clinical counselor – to determine the best treatment options for each child and adolescent.

Our services are comprised of the following main programs:

• Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Community Behavioral Health
• Developmental/Behavioral Pediatrics
• Psychiatry
• Psychology
• Neuropsychology

A comprehensive list of the Services/Programs we provide and Conditions we treat is below. Where available, click on the links for more information or Request An Appointment.

Services/Programs Alcohol/Drug Treatment Services Assessment for mental health and substance abuse problems Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) Autism Center Behavior management Biobehavioral Health Research Case management services with schools, courts, child welfare and other community partners Cerebral Palsy Clinic Community Behavioral Health Developmental Assessment Program Developmental/Behavioral Pediatrics Developmental Diagnostic Clinic Developmental evaluation Divorce mediation services Down Syndrome Clinic Family education and counseling Infant Neurodevelopmental Clinic Inpatient Behavioral Feeding Disorders Program Inpatient psychiatric consultation Intensive Behavioral Intervention Intensive community and home based services for youth with serious mental health concerns and behavior problems Medication consultation and management Myelomeningocele/Spina Bifida Clinic Neuropsychology Outpatient psychotherapy Parent education Psychiatric evaluation Psychiatry Psychology School based mental health services Suicide screening and referral services Treatment for sexual and physical trauma and exposure to violence