Ozarks Healthcare Behavioral Health Center introduces Social Skills Group for Children Ages 8-12

Ozarks Healthcare's Behavioral Health Center (BHC) is excited to announce the launch of a new six-week Social Skills Group for children ages 8-12, starting March 14 and ending April 18. This weekly class, held every Thursday at 4 p.m. at Ozarks Healthcare's BHC located at #23 Parkway Center, 1211 Porter Wagoner Blvd., aims to enhance children's social abilities through fun and engaging activities.

The Social Skills Group provides a supportive environment where kids can develop essential skills such as conflict resolution, empathy, friendship building, and social etiquette. Led by experienced professionals, the sessions are designed to foster positive interactions and empower children to navigate social situations with confidence.

To ensure personalized attention and tailored guidance, participants are required to undergo an intake assessment before joining the group. Parents and guardians interested in enrolling their children or seeking additional information are encouraged to call 417-257-6762.

Ozarks Healthcare is a not-for-profit health system that serves more than 160,000 residents across south-central Missouri and northern Arkansas. With its main campus residing in West Plains, Missouri, the health system offers a full spectrum of healthcare for all ages through its 114-bed hospital, behavioral health, therapies, pharmacies, rehabilitation, and home care services, along with specialty and family medicine clinics. Ozarks Healthcare has rural locations across an eight-county service area and is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations.