648. Timberlawn Behavioral Health System

Timberlawn Behavioral Health System was founded in 1917. Over the years it specialized in treatment of mental issues at children and young adults.

Complaints has been public almost since the start of the common use of the Internet. In 2017 the state suddenly became aware that there was a problem and it led to the closure of Timberlawn in 2018. It could not have been fun to be there as a patient.

Sources:

• ‘Immediate jeopardy’: How safe are kids at state-monitored Timberlawn psych hospital? (The Dallas Morning News)
• Dallas Timberlawn psychiatric hospital has run out of second chances (The Dallas Morning News)
• Timberlawn Mental Health System (UHS Behind Closed Doors)