McDowell Center for Children | Behavioral Health | Dyersburg ...
Behavioral Health • Dyersburg, TN
About
McDowell Center for Children is a private, 28-bed residential treatment facility in Dyersburg, Tennessee that serves adolescent males with mental health, behavioral, and/or substance use issues. The center offers 24/7 clinical support from licensed therapists, psychiatrists, nurses, and counselors and aims to help residents develop healthier thinking patterns and behaviors to improve long-term outcomes. Located at 711 Us Highway 51 Byp S, Dyersburg, it operates within the mental health care and residential treatment sectors. Contact: 731-286-2861 (and other listed numbers). Industries: Mental Health Care; Type: Privately Held; NAICS/SIC include 62/80 and 806.
Clinic Type
Behavioral Health
Address
711 US-51 BYP Dyersburg, TN 38024
Phone
731-286-2861
MCDOWELLCivilRights@uhsinc.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Phone Referrals and Admissions: 731-334-5334
Languages Spoken
FAQs
What is the licensing and accreditation status?
McDowell Center is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).
Awards & Accreditations
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Google: 2.7/5 (14)
- StartYourRecovery.org (aggregate): 4/5 (25)
Patients praise
- Staff compassion and dedication noted by many parents
- Strong improvements in children's behavior and emotional health reported by families
- Individualized therapy and effective coping skills training
- Families feel supported and informed during the treatment process
Common complaints
- Reports of conflict between residents, including physical altercations
- Negative staff experiences or perceptions of lack of empathy in employee reviews
- Occasional concerns regarding communication or facility structure
- Some former clients felt the environment was overly restrictive
"I personally was admitted as a teen-ager here... in the 3 short months I was a resident here, this place completely changed my life for the better."
— Patient review via FindRehabCenters.org"We found McDowell in a crisis with our teenage son. From pre-intake through discharge all member were nothing short of exceptional. The skills they teach are a ..."
— Parent review via Rehab.com/Recovery.comSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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