Children's Services
Support for Children, Teens, and Families
When a child is struggling emotionally or behaviorally, it affects the entire family. Indian Rivers Behavioral Health provides compassionate, comprehensive services for children and adolescents in Tuscaloosa, Bibb and Pickens Counties to help them feel supported, understood, and equipped to succeed.
Our Children’s Services focus on early intervention, stability, and long-term well-being working closely with families, schools, and community partners to meet each child’s unique needs.
Who We Serve
Children’s Services are available for:
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Children and adolescents ages 5–17 (up to age 20 in certain cases)
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Youth experiencing mental health concerns or emotional distress
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Children with serious behavioral challenges
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Youth at risk of developing more significant emotional or behavioral difficulties
We understand that every child’s situation is different, and care is always tailored to the individual and their family.
Children's Services include:
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Individual therapy
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Family therapy
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Group therapy
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Psychiatric services and medication management
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Intensive in-home services
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Family or caregiver supports
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Case management
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Care coordination
Our team works collaboratively with parents, caregivers and supporters to ensure care plans reflect the child's needs, strengths, and goals.
Where Services Are Offered
Children’s Services are available at these Indian Rivers Behavioral Health offices:
If your child is experiencing an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest ER.
Indian Rivers – Tuscaloosa County
2209 9th Street
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
P: 205.391.3131
F: 205.391.3135
Mon – Thurs: 7:30 am – 5:30 pm
Fri: 8 am – 12 pm
Indian Rivers – Bibb County
2439 Main Street
Brent, AL 35034
P: 205.926.4681
F: 205.926.6016
Mon – Thurs: 7:30 am – 5 pm
Fri: 8 am – 12 pm
Indian Rivers – Pickens County
890 Reform Street
Carrollton, AL 35447
P: 205.367.8032
F: 205.367.9291
Mon – Thurs: 7:30 am – 5:30 pm
Fri: 8 am – 12 pm
Insurances Accepted
Indian Rivers Behavioral Health accepts a variety of insurance plans, including:
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Medicaid
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Medicare
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ALL Kids
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Select Blue Cross Blue Shield plans
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Other commercial insurance plans
For families without insurance, a sliding fee scale is available based on income. No child is denied services due to inability to pay.
Children as young as 5 years old can be assessed for services.
Next Steps: Start with an Assessment
Indian Rivers provides evidence-based behavioral health assessments that are recognized nationally. These assessments help determine the most appropriate level of care and guide next steps:
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Call to schedule an appointment
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Walk-ins are accepted every weekday morning from open until 10 am (usually accepted in order of arrival)
Following the assessment, our team works with families to recommend services that best support the child, which may include outpatient therapy, intensive services, or referrals to additional care when needed.
Intensive In-Home Services
For children and families who need a higher level of support, intensive in-home services provide therapy and care coordinaton directly in the home, school, and community.
An in-home team typically includes a master’s-level therapist and a bachelor’s-level co-therapist who work closely with the family over a focused period of time, often around 90 days. Services are designed to:
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Reduce crisis behaviors
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Strengthen family relationships
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Improve daily functioning at home and school
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Prevent out-of-home placements
Support Beyond the Clinic
Indian Rivers also works closely with hospitals, schools, and juvenile justice partners to help children and families navigate complex systems and access appropriate care.
This includes:
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Care coordination for children involved with hospitals or juvenile courts
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Collaboration with schools and community partners
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Referrals to additional resources when needed
Our goal is to ensure families are not navigating these challenges alone.