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Palm Shores Behavioral Health Center is a privately held, licensed residential treatment center in Bradenton, FL, focused on mental health care for children and adolescents aged 5–17 (often described as 11–17 in some materials). They provide comprehensive treatment for behavioral, emotional, educational, family, and social challenges and aim to re-establish healthy behaviors to help residents transition back to home, school, and the community. Key details: - Location: Bradenton, Florida (headquartered there) with 3 offices nationwide listing, contact: 941-792-2222; email: palmshoresinfo@uhsinc.com - Services: Residential treatment center with mental health care and educational services for youths - Industry: Mental Health Care; SIC/NAICS codes indicate health care and special education/behavioral health - Website: palmshoresbhc.com If you’re seeking “Home | Mental Health Treatment for Children … Bradenton,” this center appears to match as a local residential option in Bradenton for children and adolescents needing intensive behavioral and mental health support. Consider contacting them directly to confirm age ranges, treatment modalities, insurance, and admission criteria.
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Behavioral Health
Address
1324 37th Ave East, Bradenton, FL 34208
Phone
941-792-2222
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FAQs
Does Palm Shores accept referrals?
Yes, referrals are accepted from parents and family members, professionals, schools, physicians and providers from the community, both in state and out of state.
What is Palm Shores Behavioral Health Center’s educational approach for adolescents?
Education is an integral part of the total treatment plan. Students are immediately enrolled in the education program, with on-site teachers who are ESE certified. Educational assessments are conducted on admission, and coursework includes computer-based curriculum with credits transferrable to the child’s home school after treatment.
What types of treatment services are offered?
Treatment services include individual, family, group, certified behavior analyst services, peer/community groups, and expressive therapies, with psychiatric, medical and nursing care 24/7 and weekly face-to-face contact with the adolescent’s psychiatrist.
What age group does Palm Shores serve?
Adolescents ages 11–17.
What about admissions and referrals?
Palm Shores accepts referrals from parents and family members, professionals, schools, physicians and providers from the community, both in state and out of state.
Is Palm Shores a residential facility?
Yes, Palm Shores Behavioral Health Center is a Residential Treatment Center for adolescents, ages 11–17.
How can I contact for more information or to schedule?
Schedule an assessment or phone consultation; call 941-251-5000 for admissions and referrals.
What about accessibility of the care team?
Psychiatric, medical and nursing care are delivered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with face-to-face contact with the adolescent’s psychiatrist weekly.
Do they have FAQ resources available online?
Yes, visit the FAQ page for admissions, treatment, visitation policies, and more. If further questions, call 941-251-5000.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- recovery.com (Suncoast Behavioral Health Center): 2.5 / 5 (134)
- findmentalhealthfacilities.org (Palm Shores Behavioral Health Center): Not explicitly quantified, but feedback is mixed (77)
Patients praise
- Some staff members noted as caring and helpful
- Individualized therapy approaches praised by some families
- Accessibility of services for children and adolescents
Common complaints
- Reports of unprofessional or disrespectful communication by medical staff
- Concerns regarding inadequate discharge planning and aftercare communication
- Accounts of negative experiences with psychiatric inpatient treatment and perceived lack of staff empathy
- Allegations of poor treatment quality and trauma during inpatient stays
"I maybe had 2 two meaningful conversations with staff but other than that nothing. Doctors speak to you for maybe 3 minutes... the treatment of children starting at 9 years old and above was absolutely disgusting."
— LocalityBiz (Suncoast Behavioral Health Review)"The staff were really caring( well some of them were, others seemed like they didn’t want to work there) the discharge planning is terrible."
— FindMentalHealthFacilities (Palm Shores Behavioral Health Review)"All of our therapists have been great with excellent communication - I get constant status and progress updates. Our son adores them and is so happy to see them every week."
— LocalityBiz (Children’s Therapy Solutions Review)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Harvest House Sarasota Launches Wellness Within Reach - Harvest House — Oct 29, 2025
- Centerstone and Venice Police Department partner to launch new mental health crisis response program - Bradenton Magazine — Aug 4, 2025
- Manatee Children's Services Earns Re-Accreditation From National Children's Alliance - Bradenton Magazine — Jun 22, 2026
- Press Release - Centerstone - Manatee Chamber of Commerce — Oct 6, 2025
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner/Outpatient Clinic/Independent Contractor/Bradenton - Bradenton | Health Jobs Nationwide — Jun 5, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More behavioral health clinics in Bradenton
Suncoast Behavioral Health Center is a for-profit, 60-bed psychiatric hospital in Bradenton, Florida, focused on child and adolescent mental health. It operates as the successor to Manatee Palms Youth Services and is privately held with headquarters at 4480 51st St W, Bradenton. The center is part of Suncoast Behavioral Health Center and offers inpatient psychiatric care for youth. It has multiple listed contact numbers and is actively listed among Florida hospitals with affiliations to mental health services. Notable history includes Manatee Palms Youth Services operating as a subsidiary under Psychiatric Solutions, with a temporary license suspension and moratorium on admissions in 2010 due to safety concerns, followed by remodeling and license reactivation in 2014.
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