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Residential Treatment for Males Ages 12-17

McDowell Center is a 28-bed residential treatment facility located in Dyersburg, Tennessee, for adolescent males experiencing mental health, behavioral, and/or substance abuse issues. Our staff is made up of licensed therapists, psychiatrists, nurses, and counselors who offer 24-hour support for our patients. We provide young men with the skills they need to improve their thinking patterns, make healthier choices, and create new futures with improved outlooks and outcomes.

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Building Better Futures

Call 888-266-7279

Residential Treatment for Males Age 12-17

McDowell Center is a 28-bed residential treatment facility for adolescent males ages 12-17 who are experiencing mental health, behavioral, and/or substance abuse issues. Our staff is made up of licensed therapists, psychiatrists, nurses, and counselors who offer 24-hour support for our patients. We provide young men with the skills they need to improve their thinking patterns, make healthier choices, and create new futures with improved outlooks and outcomes.

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Services

For the treatment of severe mental health and behavioral issues such as depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, trauma and more.

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For residents with co-occurring substance abuse issues, this track provides addiction education, along with participation in 12-Step programming and additional support groups.

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A specialized program for young men who are struggling with mental health issues but have also been diagnosed with an intellectual disability.

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The Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) at McDowell Center for Children is a comprehensive, outpatient program designed individually to meet each patient’s specific psychiatric illness, behavioral problems and/or substance abuse issues.

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McDowell Center for Children is always looking for mental health professionals who are passionate about providing quality care to children and teens. If you want to grow your career, this could be the place for you.

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A Word From Our Patients

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“I used to really struggle with controlling my anger. They helped me get it under control and learn ways to calm myself down.”

- Former Patient
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“I want to come back and work at McDowell someday, so I can help others the way I was helped.”

- Former Patient
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“I’ve changed a lot. I want to go to college. I want to be somebody.”

- Former Patient
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“After my son completed the program, he went on to graduate high school with honors. He is now in college, pursuing a degree in psychiatry, and he recently made the Dean’s List! You all positively impacted his life and mine. Thank you!”

- Parent of Former Patient
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“I refer my clients to McDowell because I know the staff and administration truly care about these boys. They go out of their way to make sure needs are met and that my clients get the best possible care.”

- Local Mental Health Professional

Patient Satisfaction

4.57 / 5
I was treated with dignity and respect
4.71 / 5
I feel better now than when I was admitted
4.48 / 5
Overall I was very satisfied with my treatment

* Data based on patients surveyed between July-December 2022.

Contact Us

McDowell Center for Children
711 US-51 BYP
Dyersburg, TN 38024

Local Phone: 731-286-2869
Toll-Free: 866-301-7076
Office Phone: 731-286-2861
Partial Hospitalization Program Phone: 731-334-5664
Referrals and Admissions Phone: 888-266-7279
Email: Message Us