...We Change Lives…Call 800-654-9605…No-cost 24/7 assessments…Heartland Behavioral Health Services is the leading pediatric behavioral health hospital in the Midwest. Located in Nevada, Missouri, we have provided exceptional quality ac...

...Welcome from CEO…Welcome, my name is Alyson Harder, CEO of Heartland Behavioral Health Services. For more than 100 years, this facility has provided care and treatment for children and adolescents. We are proud of our team of professionals, ou...

...Therapeutic Play Activities at Heartland…Theraplay® is a child and family therapy for building and enhancing attachment, self-esteem, trust in others, and joyful engagement. It is based on the natural patterns of playful, healthy interaction b...

...EMDR Therapy at Heartland…Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based treatment model that enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experiences.  Repea...

...Our Special Visitors…Molly has been bred to be a therapy dog. She is an Irish Doodle which means that she is hypoallergenic (absent of shedding) and hospital ready — she’s currently in training and has visited us many times to participate i...

...Insurance Coverage…We have a relationship with most major insurance carriers. In addition, Heartland Behavioral Health Services offers TRICARE® treatment programs for military dependents. Please call us at 800-654-9605 to inquire about any ins...

...What to Bring and What Not to Bring…Residential Patients may bring the following:…Clothing, undergarments, shoes and personal items Personal MP3 Players can be used during designated times* but must not have any type of recording device...

...Discharge Process for Residential and Acute Care Programs…Upon completion of the long-term residential therapy program or acute stabilization at Heartland, patients will be scheduled for discharge. This process is designed to ease the recovery...

...Frequently Asked Questions…What disorders are treated at Heartland Behavioral Health Services?…Heartland treats the following children and adolescents with the following disorders: Self Injurious Behaviors PTSD – Post Traumatic Stre...

...More Than 100 Years of Caring for Kids…Since its original construction in 1889, our facility in Nevada, Mo., has been dedicated to caring for children. Originally built by the Christian Church as a university, Franciscan nuns purchased the buil...