Kinder- und Jugendpsychiatrische Dienste (KJPD) St.Gallen

What Kinder- und Jugendpsychiatrische Dienste (KJPD) St.Gallen does

Kinder- und Jugendpsychiatrische Dienste (KJPD) St.Gallen, founded in 1966 and operating as Stiftung Kinder- und Jugendpsychiatrische Dienste St.Gallen, is a publicly mandated, non-profit foundation that delivers the full spectrum of child and adolescent psychiatric care for the cantons of St.Gallen, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, and Appenzell Innerrhoden in eastern Switzerland. The organization serves children and adolescents aged 0-18 along with their families, addressing emotional disorders, behavioral problems, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, trauma, suicidality, school absenteeism, and family crises. Services span outpatient consultations and therapy, day-clinic (semi-stationary) treatment, forensic psychiatric assessment for courts and child-protection authorities, and a 24/7 emergency/crisis service operating 365 days a year, delivered through eight physical locations — a central headquarters complex in St.Gallen plus regional offices in Heerbrugg, Sargans, Uznach, Wattwil, and Wil, supplemented by two day-clinics (for children aged 6-12 in St.Gallen and for adolescents aged 12-17 in Wattwil). The clinical model is interprofessional, combining psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and Heilpädagogik specialists, and includes specialized programs such as the AdoASSIP short-intervention for adolescents after suicide attempts, DBT-A skills groups, autism and eating-disorder Sprechstunden, KOLIBRI consultation-liaison for special schools, and a Category A FMH-recognized postgraduate training program via the Ostschweizer Weiterbildungsverbund.

The organization's business model is built on fee-for-service billing under the Swiss national TARMED tariff, with reimbursements flowing through mandatory health insurance (Krankenkasse) and disability insurance (IV), supplemented by cantonal public funding tied to its three-canton catchment-area mandate. Patient access is dual-channel: families and youth can self-refer by phone, while GPs, pediatricians, schools, child protection authorities, and courts act as the primary referral pipeline (with HMO-insured patients requiring a GP referral). Approximately 170-180 staff serve roughly 3,700-4,000 children, adolescents, and families annually. As of 1 July 2026, KJPD St.Gallen has legally merged with Stiftung Klinik Sonnenhof KJPZ to form Stiftung Kinder- und Jugendpsychiatrie St.Gallen (KJPSG), integrating ambulatory, semi-stationary, and stationary child and adolescent psychiatric services under one foundation to strengthen the care chain and realize operational synergies across service types.

Name

Kinder- und Jugendpsychiatrische Dienste (KJPD) St.Gallen

Legal name

Stiftung Kinder- und Jugendpsychiatrische Dienste St.Gallen

Website

https://kjpd-sg.ch

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Kinder- und Jugendpsychiatrische Dienste (KJPD) St.Gallen is a publicly mandated Swiss foundation providing outpatient, day-clinic, forensic, and 24/7 emergency child and adolescent psychiatric services across three cantons (St.Gallen, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Innerrhoden), serving roughly 4,000 children, adolescents, and families annually through eight locations.

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Product category

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Services

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Behavioral Health for Children & Adolescents (Youth Services) (HLAFACAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Outpatient Mental Health Clinics & Counseling Centers (HLAFACAA), Pediatric Rehabilitation & Developmental Therapy Centers (PT/OT/SLP) (HLAFAJAL), Outpatient Mental Health & Counseling Clinics (HLAFABAC)

Keywords

• Child adolescent psychiatry
• Outpatient mental health
• Psychiatric day clinic
• Crisis intervention services
• Forensic psychiatric assessment

Headquarters

HQ city

St. Gallen

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Outpatient and Day-Clinic Services (TARMED Billing): All therapeutic services are billed according to the TARMED tariff system, which is the Swiss national fee schedule for outpatient medical services. The cost is covered by health insurance (Krankenkasse) or disability insurance (IV), with the patient paying any agreed deductible directly to the insurer.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

KJPD St.Gallen delivers psychiatric and psychotherapeutic assessment, counseling, and treatment for children and adolescents (0–18 years) across three Swiss cantons. Services span outpatient ambulatory care, two day-clinics (partial hospitalization), specialized consultations (autism, eating disorders, ADHD, baby/toddler, DBT-A), forensic assessments for courts, 24/7 crisis intervention, and child protection services, delivered by interprofessional teams of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and pedagogical staff.

Product overview

KJPD St.Gallen is a child and adolescent psychiatric services organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of psychiatric and psychotherapeutic services across multiple locations in the St.Gallen, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, and Appenzell Innerrhoden cantons. The core services include outpatient counseling, assessments, individual and group therapies, and family therapy. The organization operates two day clinics (Tagesklinik für Kinder in St.Gallen for ages 6-12 and Tagesklinik für Jugendliche in Wattwil for ages 12-17), a forensic center (Zentrum für Forensik), and multiple specialized consultation services including autism, eating disorders, baby/toddler, and ADHD programs. Additional specialized offerings include DBT-A skills groups, crisis intervention, child protection services, research and development, and a training consortium for professional education. The organization serves approximately 3,700-4,000 children and adolescents annually with a team of around 170-180 employees.

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Brands

• Zentrum für Forensik: A forensic center providing psychiatric assessments (civil and criminal law) and therapeutic measures for children and adolescents aged 0–18 and their families.
• Weiterbildungsverbund

Products and services

• KJPD St.Gallen Main Services (Psychiatric and Psychotherapeutic Care) Comprehensive psychiatric and psychotherapeutic services for children and adolescents (0–18) including counseling, assessment, individual and group therapies, and family therapy, delivered across eight locations in three cantons.
• Tagesklinik für Kinder (Day Clinic for Children) Semi-stationary (partial hospitalization) psychiatric-psychotherapeutic treatment for children aged 6–12 years, offering 8 therapy places with psychotherapy, social pedagogical care, and schooling from Monday to Friday. Return home evenings and weekends.
• Tagesklinik für Jugendliche (Day Clinic for Adolescents) Semi-stationary psychiatric treatment for adolescents aged 12–17 years with 12 therapy places offering psychotherapy, school programs, and milieutherapeutic framework. First cantonal day clinic for adolescents in the region.
• Zentrum für Forensik (Forensic Center) Forensic psychiatric assessment (civil and criminal law) for children and adolescents aged 0–18, delivering expert opinions for courts, KESB, and youth prosecution offices.
• Notfall und Krisenintervention (Emergency and Crisis Intervention) 24/7 emergency and crisis intervention service available 365 days a year, with rapid appointment availability for children, adolescents, and families in crisis situations. After-hours coverage via cantonal emergency dispatch (telephone 144).
• Kindesschutz (Child Protection) Child protection services including assessments of child welfare concerns, collaboration with regional child protection groups, and guidance for suspected abuse cases.
• AdoASSIP Program (Short Suicide Prevention Intervention) Short intervention program for children and adolescents after a suicide attempt, adapted from the adult ASSIP program (PUK Zurich), including initial meeting and four follow-up sessions. Adult ASSIP was associated with an 80% reduction in further suicide attempts.
• Autismus-Sprechstunde (Autism Consultation) Specialized diagnostic and treatment services for children and adolescents with suspected autism spectrum disorder, including diagnostic clarification, parent and teacher counseling, and follow-up care.
• Ess-Sprechstunde (Eating Disorder Consultation) Specialized consultation for eating disorders including anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating disorder, with collaboration with general practitioners and the Eastern Swiss Children's Hospital.
• Baby- und Kleinkind-Sprechstunde (Baby and Toddler Consultation) Specialized consultation for children up to age 6 and their families addressing early developmental challenges, attachment issues, and parent-child relationship difficulties.
• EULE Spezialsprechstunde (Developmental Disorders Consultation) Special consultation for children and adolescents aged 0–18 with developmental disorders and disabilities, focusing on cognitive, social-emotional, physical, and adaptive developmental issues.
• DBT-A-Skillsgruppe (Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Adolescents) Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Adolescents group offering skills training for youth with difficulties handling intense emotions and self-harming behavior.
• KOLIBRI (Consultation-Liaison Service) Consultation and liaison service for special schools and institutions for children and adolescents, providing on-site psychiatric treatment and consulting with educational institutions under individual cooperation agreements.
• Zweigstelle für Jugendliche (Branch for Adolescents) Specialized outpatient services for adolescents aged 14–18 addressing various psychological and psychosocial issues including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and suicidality.
• Regionalstellen (Regional Offices) Regional outpatient services in Heerbrugg, Sargans, Uznach, Wattwil, and Wil providing local psychiatric care for children, adolescents, and families across the three cantons.

Quantifiable outcome

• AdoASSIP program reduced further suicide attempts by 80% in adults (the AdoASSIP program adapts this approach for adolescents)

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Klinik Sonnenhof KJPZ (Kinder- und Jugendpsychiatrisches Zentrum, Ganterschwil)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026KJPD St.Gallen and Klinik Sonnenhof KJPZ have merged to form the Stiftung Kinder- und Jugendpsychiatrie St.Gallen (KJPSG). The legal merger took effect on 1 July 2026. The combined organization now offers ambulatory, day-clinic (partial), and inpatient psychiatric services for children and adolescents. The goal is to strengthen the care chain in child and adolescent psychiatry and better utilize synergies across service types.
• Ostschweizer Weiterbildungsverbund (Eastern Switzerland Training Consortium)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008The WBV is a consortium of child and adolescent psychiatric institutions in Eastern Switzerland (Thurgau, Graubünden, Schaffhausen, St.Gallen, and others) that jointly provides structured postgraduate training courses for specialist physicians and psychologists, aligned with FMH requirements.
• Gesundheitsförderung Schweiz (Swiss Health Promotion)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe AdoASSIP short-intervention program for adolescents after a suicide attempt is funded through the project funding of Gesundheitsförderung Schweiz (Prevention in Healthcare). The program is conducted in cooperation with the Psychiatric University Clinic Zurich.
• Psychiatrische Universitätsklinik Zürich (PUK) – Klinik für Kinder- und Jugendpsychiatrie und PsychotherapieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe AdoASSIP program is adapted from the adult ASSIP (Attempted Suicide Short Intervention Program) developed at PUK Zurich. PUK provides program leadership (PD Dr. med. Gregor Berger) and coordination (Dr. phil. Isabelle Häberling).
• Berit Klinik WattwilminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKJPD St.Gallen opened its Tagesklinik für Jugendliche (day clinic for adolescents) in the premises of Berit Klinik Wattwil. The day clinic (12 places) is physically hosted by Berit Klinik Wattwil, which provides the facility (tenant fit-out).
• Sonderschulen und Einrichtungen für Kinder und Jugendliche (Special Schools and Youth Institutions)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerThe KOLIBRI consultation-liaison service provides on-site child psychiatric/psychotherapeutic treatment and advice to special schools and residential youth institutions through individual cooperation agreements. The goal is interdisciplinary case understanding and enhanced institutional care capacity.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• KJPD Kanton Zürich: The KJP outpatient service arm for Canton Zürich under PUK. Directly analogous structure to KJPD St.Gallen — multi-site ambulatory, day-clinic, and crisis services for children and adolescents, at meaningfully larger canton scale.
• Stiftung Klinik Sonnenhof – Kinder- und Jugendpsychiatrisches Zentrum (KJPZ): Child and adolescent psychiatric center in Ganterschwil (Canton St.Gallen). Operated inpatient KJP capacity in the same canton and merged into KJPSG effective 1 July 2026 — the most directly comparable historical peer.
• Insel Gruppe – Universitäre Psychiatrische Dienste Bern (UPD): University psychiatric services provider for Canton Bern including dedicated child and adolescent psychiatry. Comparable multi-site cantonal KJP service combining ambulatory, day-clinic, and inpatient capacity.
• Luzerner Psychiatrie (LUPS): Cantonal psychiatric services provider for Canton Lucerne with dedicated child and adolescent psychiatry programs. Directly comparable as a multi-site cantonal KJP service operating under regulated tariff reimbursement.
• Psychiatrische Universitätsklinik Zürich (PUK) – Klinik für Kinder- und Jugendpsychiatrie und Psychotherapie: Academic child and adolescent psychiatry service covering Canton Zürich. Directly comparable to KJPD as a specialty KJP provider with research, training, and outpatient/day-clinic programs; KJPD actively partners with PUK on the AdoASSIP program.
• Universitäre Psychiatrische Kliniken (UPK) Basel: University-affiliated psychiatric services provider for the Basel region, including child and adolescent psychiatry. Comparable as a cantonal KJP provider combining ambulatory, day-clinic, and inpatient services with academic/training functions.
• Hôpital de l'Enfance de Lausanne (HEL): Pediatric hospital in Lausanne with integrated child and adolescent psychiatry services. Comparable KJP provider in French-speaking Switzerland under the cantonal hospital framework.

Broad incumbents

• Ostschweizer Kinderspital: General pediatric hospital in St.Gallen that provides overlapping pediatric care in the same geography. Not a direct KJP competitor but a broader incumbent that co-manages pediatric patients (including eating disorders) with KJPD.
• Kinderspital Zürich – Universitäts-Kinderspital: University children's hospital in Zürich with adjacent psychosomatic and developmental services. A broader pediatric incumbent rather than a dedicated KJP specialist, but operates at scale within the same specialty ecosystem.

Regional players

• Psychiatrische Dienste Graubünden (PDGR): Cantonal psychiatric services provider for Graubünden with child and adolescent psychiatry offerings. Comparable service model but serving an adjacent (rather than overlapping) Alpine canton.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

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