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Clinical Services

Henry Wade Juvenile Justice Center - 2600 Lone Star Drive, Dallas, TX 75212
Phone: (214) 698-2200


Vacant
Deputy Director of Clinical Services

The Dallas County Juvenile Department (DCJD) Clinical Services department provides an array of mental health services to the youth it serves through its Substance Abuse and Psychology units. The Substance Abuse Unit (SAU) conducts chemical assessments, Drug Intervention classes, and houses the Supportive Outpatient Program (SOP) and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP). There is also an Aftercare component to assist youth transition back to the community. In the Psychology unit comprehensive psychiatric and psychological services are provided to youth in detention and residential facilities. These facilities include Medlock, Youth Village, Letot Residential Treatment Center, Letot Shelter, Residential Drug Treatment program (RDT), and Inpatient program for youth that have sexual behavior problems. Services are also provided to youth on probation in the community or that attend the Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (JJAEP) or Day Reporting Center (DRC). All services are offered directly through DCJD and are available to youth and families at no cost. Parkland Health Hospital System provides a psychiatrist who evaluates and monitors the psychiatric needs of all youth involved in Detention and Residential programs.  READ MORE

Psychological services are offered at all of the Dallas County Juvenile Department facilities.

 

  Assessment and Evaluations

  Inpatient Services

  Outpatient Services

  Substance Abuse Unit