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Compassion, Support, Empowerment

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Located in Springfield, Illinois, Lincoln Prairie Behavioral Health Center is a standalone facility providing psychiatric treatment to children and adolescents ages 3–17.

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Inpatient and Outpatient Options for Children and Adolescents

About Lincoln Prairie Behavioral Health Center

Lincoln Prairie Behavioral Health Center, located in Springfield, Illinois, is dedicated to providing youth with compassionate mental health treatment that encourages self-responsibility and personal growth. We are the only facility of our kind in Central Illinois.

Services

Inpatient Services

Inpatient Services

Your child will be provided a secure, nurturing and comfortable inpatient setting that fosters growth to empower them to accomplish their goals.

Outpatient Services

Outpatient Services

We provide outpatient services to address the emotional, social and behavioral needs of individuals experiencing difficulties across home, social and community settings.

LGBTQ Program

LGBTQ Program

Lincoln Prairie Behavioral Health Center is proud to offer an inpatient treatment track specialized to the needs of LGBTQ youth. It is a secure environment for adolescents to explore their identity.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs

To ease the process of assessment, admission and treatment at Lincoln Prairie Behavioral Health Center, please visit our FAQs page to find answers to commonly asked questions.

Patient Education Resources

Patient Education Resources

Being the parent of a child struggling with behavioral health difficulties can be stressful. Our patient education page can help you better understand the difficulties your child is facing and what to do about them.

Financial Assistance

Financial Assistance

Payment should never act as an obstacle for your child to receive the treatment they need. Our Charity Care program provides financial assistance to patients and families in need.

We’re Hiring!

If you’re looking for an opportunity to build the career of your dreams and join a team of professionals passionate about helping patients, Lincoln Prairie Behavioral Health Center is the place for you.

Patient Testimonial

“My son’s time at Lincoln Prairie was hard on me but the daily updates and words of encouragement from his therapist helped a lot. They truly care about the individuals at Lincoln Prairie Behavioral Health Center.”

Former Patient’s Parent

Patient Satisfaction

4.36 / 5
I was treated with dignity and respect
4.50 / 5
I feel better now than when I was admitted
4.45 / 5
Overall I was very satisfied with my treatment

*Survey data was collected from July 2025 to December 2025 through Mental Health Outcomes, LLC, which benchmarks patient satisfaction data for psychiatric hospitals across the United States.

Blog

What to Expect During a Psychiatric Assessment

March 31, 2026|Blog|

Walking into your first psychiatric assessment can feel intimidating. You might worry about what to say, what the doctor will think or what it all means. Those feelings are completely normal, and this guide is here to show you it’s simply a structured conversation designed to help.

Why Lincoln Prairie?

Licensing & Accreditation

Lincoln Prairie Behavioral Health Center is accredited by The Joint Commission, which helps monitor quality and care. Read more about this designation.

Partnerships

Lincoln Prairie Behavioral Health Center is a proud supporter of The National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention. Read more about our partnership.

Meet our Leadership Team

Meet the team of leadership professionals who are dedicated to making sure every child and adolescent we serve is provided with quality care and respected as an individual.

Inpatient Treatment

Lincoln Prairie Behavioral Health Center provides robust inpatient psychiatric care for children and teens in our facility located in Springfield, Illinois.

Empathy: Supporting Healing and Trust

Empathy is at the heart of our patient-centered care, guiding how we listen, understand, and support each patient’s healing process. Learn more about our commitment to compassion and the respect we have towards all patient experiences in this short video.

Begin Your Healing Journey Today

Taking the first step can be difficult, but Lincoln Prairie is here for you.

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