Branches Excel Fort Worth

Fort Worth, TX

Grades K through 12th

Serving ages 5 – 18, we are a specialized day treatment center meeting the emotional and behavioral needs of children and adolescents. We offer Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Programs in a supportive environment for youth whose emotional and behavioral problems are interfering with their ability to function effectively at home, at school, and in the community.

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844-963-HOPE

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Behavioral health services for youth in a caring and supportive environment.

At Branches Excel Fort Worth, we value our reputation as a known and trusted provider of high-quality behavioral health Inpatient and Outpatient services. Our team of professionals is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care that saves and improves lives.

Our team of dedicated psychiatrists, nurses, licensed therapists and teachers are experienced in working with children, adolescents and families. An affiliate of Millwood Hospital, Branches Fort Worth offers a less restrictive treatment environment than an inpatient facility.

We offer complimentary assessments conducted by licensed clinicians on-site Monday through Friday.

We look forward to the opportunity to serve you or a loved one.

Schedule your confidential assessment online or call us at 844-963-HOPE.

Treatment & Services

Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)

Branches Excel Fort Worth’s Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) includes four hours of daily group therapy through process groups and coping skills education groups. Treatment is available for emotional and behavioral problems related to depression, anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD, PTSD, and poor anger/impulse control.

Treatment is held five days a week, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. during the school year, and 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. during the summer and school holidays. Treatment team meetings are held weekly with clinicians involved in the treatment of the patient.

Partial hospitalization includes:

Charter school, accredited by the Texas Education Agency
Family Therapy
Individualized treatment with the psychiatrist one to two times per week
Phone consultation with therapist and nurse
Medication management
Clinical case management
Weekly written progress reports to parents

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

Branches Excel Fort Worth’s Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) includes three hours of daily group therapy through process groups and coping skills education groups. Treatment is available for emotional and behavioral problems related to depression, anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD, PTSD, and poor anger/impulse control.

Treatment is held five days a week, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. during the school year, and 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. during the summer and school holidays. Treatment team meetings are held weekly with clinicians involved in the treatment of the patient.

Intensive outpatient includes:

Charter school, accredited by the Texas Education Agency
Individualized treatment with the psychiatrist once a week
Phone consultation with therapist and nurse
Medication management
Clinical case management
Weekly written progress reports to parents

Admissions

We ask that you bring all bottles of prescribed medications, proof of insurance, current photo ID, and any previous assessment materials such as a recent psychological evaluation, current ARD paperwork, and custody paperwork if applicable.

Transportation options available upon request. Call us at 844-963-HOPE and ask about how we can assist.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of behaviors would my child exhibit to warrant treatment at Branches Excel Fort Worth?

Sometimes symptoms of serious problems can be similar enough to normal behavior that parents might not recognize the difference. Agitation, temper tantrums, fussy eating, sadness, or restless sleep patterns are not unusual behaviors in children. When coupled with actions such as withdrawing from affection and friends, purposely hurting themselves, extreme sadness that interferes with normal activities, defiance of authority, severe disruptive behaviors in school, truancy, drug use, or violent behaviors, these symptoms can indicate severe problems.

Branches Excel Fort Worth provides no-cost assessments Monday through Friday. If your child exhibits suicidal or homicidal tendencies, we recommend immediate consultation with a psychiatrist or an inpatient mental health facility.

What is the program at Branches Excel Fort Worth like?

Branches Fort Worth provides day treatment programs (PHP/IOP) for youth struggling with issues including: depression, anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD, PTSD, and poor anger/impulse control. Our program is a “middle step” of treatment for youth making the transition from inpatient treatment or as an alternative for those who are not responding to outpatient counseling. We offer a safe and structured environment while enabling patients to be home evenings and weekends to maintain important family and community relationships.

How long will my child be in the program?

The program is held Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. for both PHP and IOP during school year, and during the summer and school holidays the hours are 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. for PHP and 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. for IOP. Our average length of stay is four to six weeks. Discharge is dependent on your child’s progress, and continuous review of criteria for level of care by the psychiatrist and the treatment team.

Do I contact the insurance company concerning the fees?

No. Our business office contacts your insurance company at the time your child is admitted for treatment. The business office manager will inform you of your benefits, can facilitate financial arrangements for your co-pay and answer any questions concerning your benefits.

How do I get information on my child’s progress?

Your child is assigned a therapist case manager upon admission, who is available by phone daily, and can visit with you during family therapy sessions to discuss your child’s progress. Daily home reports are a good way to communicate daily with the therapists, nurses and teachers. Therapists and nurses are in group during the morning and check their voice mail regularly. Phone calls will be returned as soon as possible.

How do I address school issues during admission and throughout my child’s stay at Branches?

If admitted, you will register your child for enrollment in our Charter School during treatment. The school registrar will contact your child’s home school for current course requirements. Any special concerns you have about school can be addressed by the school registrar at 844-963-HOPE.

KI Charter School is a TEA-Accredited charter school with several campuses across the state of Texas and partnerships with multiple facilities. KI Charter works with all major school districts to ensure students are able to receive treatment while staying on track with their education.

Enrollment Form:

Charter Student Admission Application

How do I receive information concerning transportation to and from the center for my child?

Affordable transportation options are available upon request. Transportation arrangements can be made at the time of admission.

How am I involved in my child’s progress?

Family participation is a key component in the treatment program through individual family therapy, treatment and discharge planning. It helps facilitate improved functioning within the family and home environment.

Upon admission, your child is assigned a therapist/case manager, nurse and psychiatrist. The therapist and nurse are available by phone daily, and visit with you during family therapy sessions to discuss your child’s progress. Daily home reports are a good way to communicate daily with the therapists, nurses and teachers. Therapists and nurses check their voicemail regularly. Phone calls will be returned as soon as possible.