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Psychiatry & Behavioral Health

Whether the needs are for children, adolescents, or adults and range from behavioral health, and mental illness to substance abuse, Centra offers an integrated system of inpatient, outpatient, school-based, crisis and residential treatment programs.
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Our approach to care

If you or someone you love is struggling with behavioral and mental health issues, you should know that effective treatment is available for people of all ages. Appropriate treatment can minimize or eliminate symptoms—enabling you to function at a higher level and significantly enhance your quality of life.


Conditions we treat

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Addiction
  • ​​​​Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder
  • Schizophrenia
  • Other acute/chronic psychiatric conditions

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Addiction & Recovery Services

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Neurodevelopmental Services

Neurodevelopmental Services is centered on supporting children and families facing developmental diagnosis through residential inpatient care, as well as outpatient care.

Urgent & Emergent Psychiatric Care

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