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Intensive Stabilization Program
Specialized Intensive Stabilization Treatment for Children and Teens
When a child or teen is facing a behavioral or mental health crisis, timely and compassionate care can make all the difference. KVC Missouri’s Intensive Stabilization Program provides urgent, short-term treatment designed to bring immediate relief and long-term hope to youth ages 6-21.
A Critical Bridge in Mental Health Care
This program offers short-term, intensive support for youth experiencing behavioral or mental health crises. Through comprehensive assessments and individualized care, the program ensures each participant receives targeted support tailored to their unique needs. Collaborative discharge planning begins at admission, promoting seamless continuity of care and successful transitions to ongoing services. For many, our Intensive Stabilization Program is a critical bridge between hospital-based care and ongoing outpatient support, offering early intervention that can change the course of a child’s life.
24/7 Care in a Safe, Supportive Environment
At our Springfield campus, youth live in a structured, therapeutic setting and receive 24/7 care from a compassionate, multidisciplinary team that includes licensed therapists, psychiatrists, nurses and skilled direct care professionals.
Each youth receives a personalized care plan focused on mental health stabilization, healing and skill building, with weekly services that include:
- Weekly individual and family therapy services
- Group therapy 3x per week
- Recreational Therapy 5x per week
- 24/7 Nursing services
- Psychiatric services 2-3x per week
- Clinical rounds 2x per week with multidisciplinary team
- Therapeutic daily routines and activities
- Life skills training and psychoeducation
Now is the time to connect youth with the support they need—our team is here and ready to help.
Key Features of our Intensive Stabilization Program
Our approach is trauma-informed, individualized and focused on real, lasting progress.
- Rapid admission and assessment process
- Focused stabilization of mental health symptoms
- Trauma-informed, attachment-based therapeutic approach
- Life skills training, psychoeducational groups and structured routines
Short-Term Care, Long-Term Impact
During a youth’s stay, our team works hand-in-hand with caregivers and community partners to build a safe, stable and supportive plan for life after our Intensive Stabilization Program.
Whether transitioning home, to foster care or another level of care, our goal is to help every child and teen return to their community stronger, more stable and ready to thrive.