Emerald Lodge

Welcome to Emerald Lodge at the Becton Centre where we have places for 9 young people aged 8-13 who are experiencing emotional and behavioural difficulties.

We offer assessment, care and treatment for young people presenting with a serious mental illness who require intensive day or hospital admission.

Our team of psychiatrists, nurses, psychologists, therapists and teachers use a wide range of therapies to help young people experiencing difficulties including:

• mood
• eating disorders
• psychosis
• those young people who pose a risk to themselves
• or where there is diagnostic uncertainty.

Services

Our team of psychiatrists, nurses, psychologists, outreach workers, therapists and teachers, offer a variety of therapies and treatments including:

• comprehensive mental health assessment and treatment
• psychological assessment and treatment
• care/treatment planning, including working with the young person’s family and carers
• access to physical health assessment and appropriate treatment and advice – links to and support of Sheffield Children’s Hospital
• risk assessment/risk management
• activity programme, including social and recreational activities, as well as therapeutic groups
• education provided onsite by professional teaching staff from the Becton School (view the Becton School Ofsted inspection report)
• family therapy/family work and psycho educational support for families
• occupational therapy – sensory assessments
• art psychotherapy
• social work input and support
• psychotherapy – assessment and treatment
• speech and language – assessment and treatment
• dietetic input
• medication review and prescribing

A large number of the young people we treat come to us via emergency admissions, however planned admissions can also be arranged.

Admissions are accepted 365 days a year, including admissions under the Mental Health Act.

Find out more about referring to us.

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