Admission & Referrals
The help you’ve been looking for is right here within the Carrus walls. Children, adolescents, and teens between 5 and 17 who are experiencing a mental health or behavioral crisis requiring treatment can be admitted to our 24-hour inpatient behavioral hospital. We also offer a day program and outpatient services for those ages 12 to 17 years old at Carrus Cares.
It’s possible that your child can either be directly admitted or require an evaluation prior to admittance. Either way, our compassionate staff will be there to guide you every step of the way.
We also encourage referring bodies and individuals to call our referral line at (903) 870-1222, so we can begin helping you seamlessly navigate care for patients in need. We promise to make this as easy and stress-free as possible while providing clear communication all the way.
Approved Referrals
Carrus Behavioral Health Hospital accepts referrals made by:
- Children’s hospital services
- Court-assistance professionals
- ER physicians
- Law enforcement
- Licensed counselors
- Parents or guardians
- Pediatricians or family doctors
- Psychiatrists or psychologists
- School counselors
- Self-referred patients ages 16 and 17
Preparing for Your Visit
Before your visit to Carrus Behavioral Health Hospital, make sure you have a valid driver’s license and this information readily available:
- Available medical records and prior psychological assessments
- Contact information for your healthcare provider
- Insurance card
- Current list of medications
- Current photo
- Proof of guardianship (birth certificate or custody documents)
Once our admission team receives a referral or inquiry, we will contact you as soon as possible to expedite this process for you. Every child deserves to live a happy and healthy life with help from providers who are not only experienced but also care deeply about seeing improvement in those they treat.
Healing and recovery begin with just one phone call. Let our caring staff bring hope into your life again. Call our main like to make a referral at (903) 870-1222.
