Hillside's 13-acre campus is located in the Morningside neighborhood near Midtown Atlanta.
Founded in 1888, Hillside is one of Atlanta's oldest non-profit organizations, providing a continuum of mental health treatment services for young people with emotional, psychological, and behavioral challenges. Nestled on a property between Monroe Drive and Amsterdam Avenue, Hillside offers the serenity of a beautifully landscaped environment and the convenience of an in-town location. Our residential campus includes: 7 cottages, 24-hour Nursing Clinic, Hillside Conant School, Gymnasium, Pool, 2 Outdoor Sports Courts, Garden, and Greenhouse.
01/26/2026
Want to ask for what you need without losing your cool—or the relationship? In DBT, we use a skill called DEAR MAN to help with assertive communication. It’s a step-by-step strategy for making requests or setting boundaries while staying calm, clear, and confident.
DEAR MAN helps you express yourself effectively, increase the chances of being heard, and keep your self-respect intact. Whether you're asking a friend for space, telling a teacher you need help, or setting limits with a loved one, this skill gives you a plan.
It’s not about controlling the outcome—it’s about showing up with clarity and confidence. Learn more about DBT at Hside.org 💙
01/23/2026
Strong emotions aren’t the problem. It’s how we respond to them that can cause trouble.
In DBT, we teach that you can’t always stop an emotion from showing up, but you can learn how to understand it, reduce its intensity, and choose how to respond.
Skills like opposite action, checking the facts, and mindfulness help create space between the feeling and the reaction. That space is where change happens. The goal isn’t to shut emotions down—it’s to build awareness and flexibility, so emotions don’t take over. Learn more about DBT at Hside.org 💙
01/22/2026
Last week, Happy Tails returned to campus for their first visit of the year! This volunteer-led animal-assisted therapy program serves the Atlanta community by bringing certified dogs and cats to hospitals, assisted living communities, behavioral health centers, and schools. Happy Tails aims to enrich lives and provide comfort and joy through the human-animal bond. Our clients love seeing the Happy Tails teams every month!
01/21/2026
In DBT, mindfulness means paying attention to the present moment without judging it. It helps teens notice what they’re thinking and feeling so they can respond calmly instead of reacting impulsively.
At Hillside, we use mindfulness to build self-awareness, emotional control, and the ability to pause before making choices. It’s the first step in learning how to manage emotions and create meaningful change. Learn more at Hside.org💙
01/20/2026
This past Saturday, Hillside hosted the Governor's Rally for Division 1 Kiwanis Clubs. Held in our dining hall, the rally welcomed Clubs from Metro Atlanta and celebrated the vital support Kiwanians provide to programs around the state. We are especially grateful to the Kiwanis Club of Atlanta, which has supported Hillside for over 100 years! 💙
01/19/2026
Hillside’s DBT Day Program offers structured support for teens in Atlanta. Designed for adolescents who need more than weekly therapy but don’t require 24/7 care, our Day Program provides intensive treatment rooted in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
It’s a powerful option for teens struggling with emotional dysregulation, self-harm, anxiety, and depression. Our goal is to help each client stabilize, build skills, and return to their home and school life stronger. Learn more at hside.org 💙
01/16/2026
Validation doesn’t mean agreement. It means understanding. In DBT, validation is the skill of recognizing and affirming someone’s internal experience, without fixing, judging, or dismissing it. It’s how we say, “What you’re feeling makes sense,” even if we would’ve reacted differently.
When we practice validation, we help others feel seen, heard, and safe. That’s the foundation for trust, connection, and change—especially for kids and teens working through big emotions. Learn more about DBT at Hside.org💙
01/15/2026
Look at our spouting plants! We have been loving using the new greenhouse this winter. These little plants will grow and will be available for sale at our Spring event, Bloom at Hillside 🏵️
Buy plants grown by Hillside clients, create your own plant terrarium, ask expert gardeners for gardening advice, and more! Join us on Saturday, April 18th, for Bloom at Hillside 🌼 🌺 🌸
01/14/2026
Sometimes healing takes time, structure, and a safe place to grow. Hillside’s Residential Program provides intensive, 24/7 mental health treatment for children and adolescents who need the highest level of care. Rooted in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and trauma-informed practices, our program offers individualized therapy, daily skills groups, family involvement, and on-campus education through The Conant School.
Set on our peaceful Atlanta campus, this environment is designed to help young people stabilize, build lasting coping skills, and prepare to return home stronger and more resilient.
Learn more at hside.org 💙
01/12/2026
Our Horticulture Therapy program uses hands-on activities like planting, composting, and raising butterflies in the gardens to help kids build confidence, mindfulness, and emotional regulation.
Led by a certified horticulture therapist, these experiences connect youth to nature in ways that promote growth, both in the garden and within themselves. From growing vegetables to creating flower arrangements, every moment is a chance to practice patience, express creativity, and discover new strengths. Learn more at Hside.org
01/09/2026
Hillside volunteers help us make a difference! Whether they’re planting in the garden, organizing the library, joining Recreation Therapy, or supporting special events, our volunteers play an important role in creating a welcoming environment for our clients. If you’re part of a group that wants to make a difference in your community, we’d love to have you join us! Reach out to impact@hside.org to learn more about how you can get involved at Hillside.
01/07/2026
Connecting Communities brings mental and behavioral health support directly into after-school clubs and apartment complexes across Metro Atlanta. This program reaches kids where they live and play, offering free, preventive services designed to reduce risk, build emotional skills, and strengthen families.
Through lessons in mindfulness, emotion regulation, communication, and compassion, our team helps children navigate stress, resolve conflict, and grow into confident, resilient individuals. We also partner with families to connect them to resources and ensure lasting impact beyond the classroom. Learn more at Hside.org
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The Hillside Team Are Experts At Providing Residential & Outpatient Behavioral Health Support for Youth, Adolescents, and Their Families.
Welcome to Hillside, where every day is a new day and a new beginning. Since our beginning in 1888, Hillside’s mission has been to help children and families thrive by providing outstanding residential services and community mental health services. Our programs focus on the strengths of our kids and encourage the growth and improvement they need to navigate through life. Hillside provides specialized cutting edge mental health care and education to children and their families.
Hillside is unique among mental health facilities for youth in Georgia that focuses on children, adolescents and young adults ranging in age from six to 24. Our services, both residential services and day programs, resolve family issues by helping children with mental illness move more successfully through adolescence into adulthood. With a staff fully trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), we have success with children who have not responded to other treatment modalities.
We offer community-based services, residential programs and foster care services to reach children and teens where they are, at home, school and in the community. The help we offer includes individualized treatment programs that also incorporate the family to build a complete wrap-around support structure and improved family dynamics.
Hillside Is One Of The Premier Mental Health Facilities in GA
Our behavioral health centers in Atlanta, GA serve children and families from across the Southeast who are dealing with mental health issues that typically present or are exacerbated during adolescence. Managing mental health issues in children can be challenging for families, and the strain on other members of the family is sometimes almost too great to bear. At Hillside, we treat children struggling with mental illness and help heal the damage mental illness often causes for families. With community-based services, Hillside provides continuing care to support healing families.
Hillside prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, political beliefs and marital or family status.
