About

Opened in 1956, Hawthorn Center provides intensive inpatient psychiatric services to children and adolescents.  Hawthorn Center is an important training site for child psychiatric residents, psychology interns, students in social work, special education, and nursing.

Mission

To provide children and adolescents with evidence based / supported and trauma-informed inpatient mental health services that meet the highest standards of quality.  Services will be patient centered, wellness oriented, and within the context of a proactive safety culture. As a learning organization, we believe in provision of care and treatment by a strong interdisciplinary team open to new ideas and flexible in the delivery of services.