Palm Shores Behavioral Health Center accepts referrals from parents and family members, professionals, schools, physicians and providers from the community, both in state and out of state.

For referrals, please call 941-251-5000 or email [email protected]. 

Admissions are conducted Monday through Friday.

When making a referral the following information facilitates the admission process:

• Psychiatric evaluation (within six months)
• Presenting problems and history of treatment
• Clinical records (last six months)
• Medical and immunization records
• Psychological history (last six months)
• Medical, medication and dental history
• School records (IEP, 504)
• Insurance information

Admissions staff will review with the team to determine if a youth will benefit from our program.

Palm Shores Behavioral Health Center is dedicated to providing quality comprehensive mental health care and education services for at risk adolescents, ages 11 – 17. Call us today at 941-251-5000.