Pediatric Psychiatric Services
Banyan Community Health integrates primary medical care and behavioral health services for families in South Florida. We provide compassionate care that fosters resiliency and overall health. Our pediatric psychiatry program includes outpatient services, case management, and education.
Children’s Psychiatric Services in Miami-Dade County
Our team of licensed child psychiatry specialists are experienced in helping children and families navigate mental health care. Each of our providers is highly trained in their respective fields as well as in cultural competency and sensitivity. As a not-for-profit healthcare organization, we are dedicated to helping everyone in our community regardless of ability to pay.
Children’s Outpatient Psychiatry Services
We provide a range of services that include:
- Individual and Group Therapy
- Family and Peer Support Groups
- Psychiatric Medication Management
- Psychiatric Assessments and Evaluations
- Outpatient Mental Health Treatment
- Telehealth
- Case Management/Targeted Case Management
- Community- & School-Based Prevention
Pediatric Case Management
Our case managers help our youth patients gain access to services so they can meet their mental health needs. The primary goal of general and targeted case management is to prevent the need for a higher level of care by assisting individuals in gaining access to necessary medical, social, educational and other services. Our specially trained case managers in in Miami-Dade and Broward counties help connect adults, children and families with attaining resources such as medical, social, educational and support services
How to Understand Your Child’s Behavior and When to Seek Help
Understanding the warning signs of a mental health issue can help you have a healthier relationship with your child. If you are concerned about your child, it can be hard to know where to go. At Banyan Community Health, help is available. Get started on building a stronger, happier family today.
Has your child:
- Lost interest in things that they used to enjoy?
- Had a change in energy levels?
- Started sleeping too much or too little, or seem sleepy throughout the day?
- Spent more and more time alone while avoiding social activities with friends or family?
- Developed a fear of gaining weight or started dieting or exercising excessively?
- Engaged in self-harm behaviors, such as cutting or burning their skin?
- Used drugs or alcohol?
- Engaged in risky or destructive behavior alone or with friends?
- Shared thoughts of suicide?
- Said that they think someone is trying to control their mind or that they hear things that other people cannot hear?
If you are concerned about your child, our experienced pediatric mental health professionals can help. A professional evaluation can clarify underlying issues, help your family understand treatment options, and provide recommendations for next steps.
Click here to take the first step.
Once you fill out the patient referral form through the link above, one of our expert health professionals will contact you.
Community and School-Based Education Programs
The mental health and behavioral specialists at Banyan are available to lead educational programs in schools and other community settings. Our evidence-based prevention programs are designed to educate youth on a variety of topics, including drugs and alcohol, bullying, health and wellness, peer pressure, social relationships, and the influence that social media has on today’s generation.
If you are interested in Banyan’s prevention education for your after school or in-school program, please email us.
Student Assistance Program
Prevention and early intervention specialists provide care for middle school and high schools in Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Banyan Community Health provides services to students who are either referred by the school counselors or school administrations. Trained Behavioral Care specialists meet with students for check-ins, counseling and mentoring, drop-out or suspension prevention, substance-abuse counseling, mediation, social media bullying, grief counseling, help during a personal crisis, or to help find community resources.
Contact Us
For more than 50 years, Banyan Community Health has been caring for our community by providing affordable, evidence-based behavioral healthcare services to children, adolescents, adults, seniors and their families. We provide compassionate care for mental health issues alongside comprehensive primary medical care.Contact us for more information or to make an appointment.
