Child Mental Health Getting Started

Understanding the complexities of mental illness is challenging and heart-wrenching, especially when it affects a child you love. Hope, however, is on the horizon! Seven Counties Services can provide individualized treatment for your child if they have a mental health disorder, serious mental illness, or are experiencing mental health-related symptoms that interfere with their everyday lives. If your child has been diagnosed with a mental health disorder or is experiencing one or more signs and symptoms, please contact us today to start their recovery journey.

Common Mental Health Disorders

*Not a complete list of Common Mental Health Disorders

Warning Signs & SymptomsA group of happy teenagers

  • Excessive Fear and Worrying
  • Extreme Sadness
  • Substantial Changes in Mood
  • Isolation or Avoidance People or Situation
  • Overuse of Alcohol, Drugs, or Other Substances
  • Thoughts of Suicide or Harming Oneself or Others
  • Inability to Handle Daily Stress and Situations
  • Delusions or Hallucinations
  • Decreased Appetite
  • Increased Irritability or Anger

*Not a complete list of Common Mental Health Disorders

Youth-Specific Warning Signs & Symptoms

  • Avoiding School or Decreased Educational Performance
  • Excessive Nightmares & Fear of Bedtime
  • Hyperactivity
  • Aggression, Disobedience, & Temper Tantrums

*Not a complete list of Common Mental Health Disorders

Child Mental Health Services

Seven Counties Services offers a wide array of treatment options to meet the unique needs of the families in our community. Our services are provided by some of Kentucky’s most qualified pediatric and psychiatric professionals. This talented team of professional treatment providers includes Licensed Clinicians, Prescribers, Nurses, Case Coordinators, Case Managers, Community Support Specialists, Peer Support Specialists, along with Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselors.

Our Scope of Services Includes

What To Expect

The information you provide will help us pair your child or family with a dedicated professional treatment provider who will accompany you on this journey. Our team will work alongside the provider to outline and update the individualized treatment plan. We serve individuals with or without insurance, although copayments and sliding fee schedules may apply. Seven Counties Services currently accepts Medicare and Medicaid, most commercial insurances, and Tricare. The journey for everyone is different, but our passion is to be with you every step of the way!

If your child is in crisis and needs help, please call our 24/7 crisis line at 502-589-8070.

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services are available upon request.

Seven Counties Services provides direct services for deaf and hard-of-hearing adults, children, and their families.

We also provide guidance on use of Interpreter reimbursement funds available to CMHC’s by the Kentucky Division of Behavioral Health, DHH services.

DHHS engages in collaboration and networking often to close the gap in the continuum of care for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals.

For Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, please email dhhservices@sevencounties.org.

Schedule Appointment

Seven Counties Services serves everyone regardless of diagnosis or insurance status. We ensure that getting started on your journey to recovery is as easy as possible. To schedule your first appointment, you can call directly or complete an online appointment request.

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