Family Involvement

From development of the individualized treatment plan to aftercare, the hospital staff works closely with parents or legal guardians to involve them in all phases of treatment. This involvement may include family counseling and parent training designed to complement services the child receives. Flexible scheduling accommodates a family's needs and makes it convenient for family members to participate.

Hawthorn believes that families are the most important partner on their child's treatment team. We pledge to respect the unique needs of each child and the unique strengths of each family. We strive to ensure that each child and family will be successful when discharged from Hawthorn.

Team Involvement

Hawthorn is proud of its exceptional staff which includes board certified psychiatrists, psychiatric fellows and residents, licensed psychologist and social workers, accredited recreational therapy staff, certified teachers, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, psychiatric aides, dietary staff, maintenance staff and security.

Hawthorn is a partner with other public agencies who treat children with mental health issues including juvenile/family courts, the Children's Division, the Division of Youth Services, the Division of Alcohol & Drug Abuse, the Division of Mental Retardation & Developmental Disabilities and local schools.