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Description

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Mission
Parkside has experienced many changes through the years yet today continues in the grand tradition of its founders and remains committed to its mission of

Improving the quality of life of those affected by mental illness and
related disorders by providing care with excellence and compassion

Values
The values that guide our contributions to the Parkside mission include

Honesty
Patient Centered

Integrity
Respect and Dignity

Teamwork
Sense of Community

Innovation
Caring and Compassion

Excellence
Professional Competence

Communication
Contribute to the Mission

Accountability
Embrace and Facilitate Change

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History

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Parkside was founded in 1959 by Herman P Taubman and other concerned community leaders with a vision for comprehensive mental health care delivered with excellence and compassion Initially only outpatient services were offered In 1971 and in response to the needs of the community Parkside opened its own hospital In 2002 a little more than 30 years later Parkside opened its first residential treatment program for adolescents In 2004 acute hospitalbased services were made available to adolescents An expansion of Parksides residential treatment program for adolescents was completed in 2007 In 2008 Parkside expanded its services again by opening a childrens residential treatment program