We help individuals and families build healthier, more stable lives through person-centered, evidence-based care — delivered in homes, schools, and communities across North Dakota.
At NuPath, we believe that recovery isn’t a straight line — it’s a journey. And every journey deserves a compassionate guide.
At NuPath Behavioral Health, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to reach their fullest potential — emotionally, socially, and academically. Our Children’s Behavioral Health Services provide early, compassionate, and evidence-based support for children and adolescents experiencing mental health, developmental, or behavioral challenges.
We specialize in helping children build positive behaviors, manage emotions, strengthen relationships, and succeed in school and home environments. Our approach is family-centered, culturally responsive, and built on collaboration between the child, caregivers, and our professional team.
Every child’s journey begins with a thorough assessment conducted by a licensed or qualified behavioral health professional.
The assessment identifies emotional, social, and developmental needs; environmental stressors; and strengths that will shape the child’s individualized Plan of Care.
We partner with caregivers, schools, and case managers to ensure a holistic understanding of the child’s needs.
Our therapy sessions provide a safe, nurturing environment where children can express emotions, process experiences, and learn new ways to cope.
Therapy focuses on:
Counseling may be provided one-on-one, with family members, or in small peer groups depending on treatment goals.
Behavioral or emotional challenges often affect a child’s ability to function in daily life.
Through skills training, our specialists help children learn and apply practical skills such as:
Training takes place in real-life settings — at home, in school, or in the community — to ensure skills are meaningful and sustainable.
Our team develops individualized behavioral intervention plans to address and reduce harmful or disruptive behaviors.
Using data-driven methods, we identify the reasons behind challenging behaviors and teach children and families replacement strategies.
These interventions support children in:
Behavioral interventions are collaborative — involving parents, teachers, and care teams to ensure success across all settings.
Children and families facing acute behavioral or emotional crises can access immediate, short-term support focused on stabilization, safety, and recovery.
Our team works to de-escalate crises, connect families to appropriate resources, and develop ongoing prevention plans.
Crisis services may include same-day or after-hours response, safety planning, and care coordination with schools and providers.
Our Children’s Behavioral Health Services aim to help each child:
We understand that families play the most important role in a child’s success.
Our programs are built on collaboration, education, and empowerment for parents and caregivers.
We work side by side with families to:
We bring care to the settings where children live and learn best:
Telehealth: secure online sessions when appropriate for convenience and accessibility
Children and youth may qualify for services if they:
Referrals are accepted from parents, physicians, schools, or social service agencies.
We’re here to help your child thrive. If your child is struggling with emotional, behavioral, or developmental challenges, contact our team to begin the intake process. We’ll guide you through eligibility, documentation, and next steps toward care and recovery.