Amarillo Mental Health Services – Oceans Healthcare
At Oceans Behavioral Hospital, we understand the importance of turning to someone you can trust with your behavioral health needs. We are passionate about helping individuals experiencing depression; anxiety; schizophrenia; behavioral changes related to Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias, medication management or substance abuse; and other mental health issues.
Utilizing proven innovative and progressive therapies, Oceans’ qualified professionals strive to promote long-term wellness in an environment of dignity, honesty and compassion.
Though our treatment plans are individualized for each patient’s unique needs, everyone in our care receives:
- program oversight by Board-certified or Board-eligible psychiatrists
- daily monitoring by clinical staff
- mental health education
- medication education and management
- diagnosis and symptom education
- daily monitoring with medical physician oversight
- caregiver and/or family therapy options
- supportive discharge planning
About Oceans Behavioral Hospital Amarillo
Here at Oceans Behavioral Hospital Amarillo, we’re ready to serve adults and seniors with multiple levels of care. We’re also prepared to care for adolescents as young as 13 in our outpatient program. Our team treats people living with many different conditions, ranging from anxiety to schizophrenia. With evidence-based treatments like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), we support clients through their mental health journey.
We have our roots in geriatric care, which means we have the skills required to take on high-acuity cases, and we truly believe in comprehensive, holistic care. We empower clients to take care of their bodies as well as their minds through proper nutrition and other holistic strategies, like yoga.
Meeting Amarillo’s Mental Health Needs
The people of Amarillo and the wider Potter County area deserve to have access to quality mental health care. As of 2024, 10.04 people per 100,000 are estimated to be at risk for psychosis. Additionally, 12.5 per 100,000 people were estimated to be trauma survivors.
We pride ourselves on being able to provide world-class care to the people of Potter County. No matter the severity of their condition, we’ll give them the tools they need to manage their condition.
Oceans Amarillo was completely renovated in January 2021 and features modern amenities, spacious patient areas and an outdoor herb garden to promote healing. In addition to individualized therapies, patients enjoy therapeutic games and stimulating group activities while in our care.
Common Mental Health Disorders We Treat
At Oceans Behavioral Hospital Amarillo, we understand that mental health challenges can affect every aspect of a person’s life. That’s why we offer individualized, compassionate treatment for a wide range of psychiatric conditions. Our programs are built around evidence-based care and a supportive, healing environment where adolescents, adults, and seniors can work toward lasting recovery.
Depression Treatment
Depression often leads to emotional numbness, low energy, and feelings of hopelessness. At Oceans Behavioral Hospital Amarillo, we take a holistic approach— combining therapy, medication management, and supportive services— to help individuals regain a sense of purpose and connection.
Bipolar Disorder Treatment
Bipolar disorder involves extreme mood swings, from manic highs to depressive lows. Our care focuses on stabilizing these shifts through structured therapy, medication support, and education so that individuals can better manage symptoms and lead more balanced lives.
ADHD Treatment
Adult ADHD can lead to difficulties with focus, impulsivity, and organization. We help patients build strategies to improve concentration, time management, and daily functioning through behavioral therapy and personalized interventions.
OCD Treatment
Obsessive-compulsive disorder is often marked by intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors. Our treatment in Amarillo focuses on helping patients reduce compulsions and anxiety through exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy and supportive care.
PTSD Treatment
Post-traumatic stress disorder may develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. Our trauma-informed care includes specialized therapies like EMDR and trauma-focused CBT to help individuals process the past and build a stronger, more secure present.
Trauma Therapy
We understand that trauma looks different for everyone. Our clinicians offer a safe space to work through emotional wounds— whether from abuse, violence, or loss— helping patients develop resilience and reframe their personal narratives.
Antisocial Personality Disorder Treatment
This condition can result in a pattern of disregard for others and difficulty forming healthy relationships. Our clinicians help patients explore the roots of these behaviors and develop more adaptive, socially responsible patterns of interaction.
Panic Disorder Treatment
Panic disorder involves sudden, intense bouts of fear and physical discomfort. At Oceans Behavioral Hospital Amarillo, we guide patients through evidence-based therapies to understand their symptoms and develop calming, grounding strategies.
Anxiety Treatment
Anxiety can feel overwhelming and persistent, making daily tasks difficult. Our treatment team helps patients in Amarillo understand the root causes of anxiety and teaches them practical tools for managing stress, panic, and excessive worry through therapy and, when appropriate, medication.
Borderline Personality Disorder Treatment
Borderline personality disorder can lead to intense emotions, unstable relationships, and identity struggles. Through structured therapy like DBT, we support individuals in improving emotional regulation, building trust, and creating more stable lives.
Dependent Personality Disorder Treatment
People with dependent personality disorder may struggle to function independently. We help patients in Amarillo strengthen their decision-making abilities and develop confidence through therapy that builds self-sufficiency and personal growth.
Narcissistic Disorder Treatment
Narcissistic personality disorder often presents as a need for admiration and a lack of empathy. Our team provides structured therapy to build insight, improve emotional awareness, and encourage healthier ways of relating to others.
Complicated Grief Treatment
When grief becomes prolonged or interferes with daily functioning, it may be considered complicated grief. We offer supportive therapy that helps patients work through loss and begin the journey toward acceptance and healing.
Dissociative Disorder Treatment
Dissociative disorders can disrupt identity, memory, and perception. Our specialized care aims to help patients feel grounded and integrated through supportive, evidence-based approaches focused on safety and emotional awareness.
Childhood Trauma Treatment
The effects of childhood trauma can last well into adulthood. Our team works with patients to identify unresolved pain, reprocess traumatic memories, and develop healthier patterns that support long-term emotional health.
Schizophrenia Treatment
Schizophrenia can affect how individuals think, feel, and behave. We provide comprehensive care— including medication management, therapy, and social support— to help individuals maintain stability and improve their daily functioning.
Schizoaffective Disorder Treatment
Schizoaffective disorder presents with a mix of mood disorder symptoms and psychosis. We tailor our treatment to address both components, ensuring that patients receive holistic care that supports both emotional and cognitive stability.