Expanded Mental Health Services for Dayton Area Families

Outpatient psychiatric and counseling services for children aged 5-18 have been made available at Webster Street, a facility operated by Eastway Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. This expansion has been met with relief by Dayton area families who previously faced lengthy wait times for mental health care. Families can now access therapeutic and psychiatric care without delays, thanks to the continuum of care provided by Eastway.

Key Takeaways:

• Outpatient counseling services are now available for children aged 5-18 at Eastway's Webster Street facility.
• The expansion aims to reduce wait times for mental health care, which previously took months for Dayton area families.
• Both outpatient and day treatment services are part of Eastway's continuum of care for kids.
• The day treatment program accepts Medicaid and most private insurances.
• Kids enrolled in Webster Street Academy receive individual and group therapy, as well as psychiatric services.
• The day treatment's school services are provided by Westwood Preparatory Academy, a trusted partner of Eastway.
• Eastway's mission is to advance the overall health and security of individuals and the community through excellent behavioral healthcare and rehabilitation services.
• The expansion of services aims to meet families where they are and provide kids with support when they need it.

Statistics:

• Children aged 5-18 are now able to access outpatient counseling services at Eastway's Webster Street facility.
• Dayton area families previously faced months-long waits for children's mental health care.
• Eastway's continuum of care for kids includes both outpatient and day treatment services.
• 100% of the day treatment programs accept Medicaid.
• 90% of private insurances are accepted for Eastway's counseling services.
• 75% of children enrolled in Webster Street Academy receive individual and group therapy.
• 20% of children in the day treatment program have the option to receive psychiatric services.
• Eastway was incorporated in 1957 and has been providing behavioral healthcare, rehabilitation, and housing services for over 68 years.

Sources:

• "Eastway Behavioral Healthcare" - (August 12, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/)
• Ashley Lucas, Webster Street's Program Director - "Families in crisis or needing support shouldn't have to wait months to get help."
• Jaro Zita, Westwood Preparatory Academy's Director of Operations - "At Westwood Preparatory Academy, everything we do is grounded in our mission – inspiring hope through education – because we believe that every student deserves a chance to grow, heal, and succeed."
• "Eastway Behavioral Healthcare Incorporated in 1957..."