Behavioral health care for Cincinnati youth ages 8–21.
Trauma-informed residential and outpatient services delivered with consistency, shaped around each young person, and rooted in the city we call home.
Therapy for the moments that matter most.
Behavioral health is the work of helping a young person understand what they're feeling, why they're feeling it, and how to move forward. At We Care Youth Services, that work is trauma-informed, individualized, and grounded in evidence-informed clinical practices. We use approaches rooted in research, not trends.
Every plan of care is shaped around the young person in front of us, whether in our 24/7 residential program or through outpatient services. Consistent structure, trusted relationships, and interdisciplinary collaboration are how real progress happens.
We serve youth ages 8–21 experiencing mental health and behavioral challenges, trauma-related conditions, emotional and social instability, and family or environmental disruptions.
Built for youth, and the people in their corner.
Youth
Young people ages 8–21 experiencing mental health challenges, trauma-related conditions, behavioral difficulties, or family disruptions, and ready for a safe, structured environment.
Families
Parents, caregivers, and guardians looking for steady, professional residential or outpatient support for the young person in their life.
Referral Sources
Child welfare systems, courts, schools, behavioral health providers, and other agencies seeking a trauma-informed residential or outpatient option that follows through.
Grounded in trauma-informed, person-centered principles.
Our services are grounded in trauma-informed principles, person-centered care, evidence-informed clinical practices, structured environments, and interdisciplinary collaboration. As a CARF Accredited and Ohio Behavioral Health Credentialed provider, we are guided by our core values of advocacy, collaboration, inclusion, integrity, quality, safety, and respect in everything we do.
Trauma-Informed Treatment
Behavioral health treatment rooted in trauma-informed care, individualized treatment planning, and crisis intervention, delivered 24/7 in residential settings and through flexible outpatient services.
Life Skills & Reintegration
Life skills development and community reintegration planning that prepare young people for long-term stability, independence, and success beyond our care.
Family & Systems Engagement
Strong family and systems engagement supported by community-based wraparound services, ensuring coordinated care across families, agencies, and providers.
Care delivered the way it actually works.
We focus on the modalities with the strongest evidence for youth behavioral health, delivered consistently through residential and outpatient programs.
Behavioral Health Treatment
Individualized therapeutic care. Individual and group sessions with licensed clinicians, addressing mental health, trauma, and behavioral challenges in a safe, confidential setting.
Life Skills Development
Structured programming that builds emotional regulation, coping strategies, communication, daily living skills, and the confidence youth need for independence.
Family Engagement & Crisis Intervention
Tools, conversations, and crisis support for the people who care for the young person, because healing is steadier when home and systems are engaged.
Community Reintegration Planning
Coordinated transition planning that prepares youth for successful return to family, school, and community with wraparound support in place.
Some of the things we walk through together.
If your situation isn't on this list, call us anyway. We'll help you figure out the right next step, even if it's not us.
Anxiety
Racing thoughts, panic, school avoidance, or social withdrawal.
Depression
Persistent sadness, low energy, loss of interest, or hopelessness.
Trauma & PTSD
Flashbacks, hypervigilance, or numbing after a hard event.
Anger management
Outbursts, defiance, or struggle to cool down once triggered.
Grief & loss
Working through the loss of someone or something that mattered.
Family conflict
Friction at home that's affecting how a young person shows up.
Self-esteem
Negative self-talk, isolation, or pulling away from things they used to love.
Behavioral challenges
Patterns that are getting in the way of school, friends, or family.
Substance use
Early or recurring substance use, with focus on roots and coping.
Adjustment difficulties
Trouble bouncing back from a big life change or transition.
From referral to first session, here's how it works.
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Referral Submission
Submit a referral or call. Whether you're a parent, caseworker, court, school, or agency, we'll listen first. Referral decisions are typically made within one business day.
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Clinical Screening & Assessment
We conduct a clinical screening and risk and needs assessment, meeting the young person and the people around them to determine the right level of care.
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Admission & Intake
Admission determination is followed by a full intake and orientation. Every care plan is shaped around who they are and what they need, not a clinical template.
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Ongoing Care & Coordination
Consistent structure, real progress, and coordinated communication with families, agencies, and providers throughout the young person's time with us.
What parents and youth often ask.
What is behavioral health, exactly?
It's the umbrella term for therapy and counseling that helps a young person manage emotions, relationships, and behaviors. It's not just for crisis, it's for building skills and resilience over time.
What ages do you serve?
We serve youth ages 8 to 21.
Who can refer a young person?
Parents, caregivers, schools, courts, child welfare agencies, behavioral health providers, and other community partners can all start a referral. Youth themselves are welcome to reach out too.
How long does therapy usually last?
It depends on the young person. Some work through a focused goal in a few months. Others build a longer relationship with their clinician over a year or more. We never push past what's helpful.
Do you accept insurance?
We provide Medicaid-funded services, ODJFS-funded placements, and accept managed care plans and other approved funding sources. Scholarships are also available for families who need them.
Is what we share kept confidential?
Yes. We follow HIPAA. There are narrow legal exceptions when a young person is in danger, but otherwise what's said in the room stays in the room.
How do we get started?
Submit a referral on this site or call (513) 306-0751. A member of our care team will follow up personally to walk you through next steps.
Every young person deserves access.
Start a referral, or talk to a real person now.