Our children’s inpatient behavioral health services provide the intensive acute care for mental health necessary for healthy growth and development for children. The program is designed to provide a consistent and nurturing environment that produces positive change to meet the needs of children with emotional and behavioral concerns.

The children’s behavioral therapy program also includes:

• A program promoting individual recovery goals and progress towards wellness
  • Every child is different, and so are their goals. We know this, and take that into account with our children treatment programs in order to guide them towards success
• Individual and parent involvement in discharge planning directed toward ongoing recovery
  • As a parent, your involvement matters, especially after inpatient treatment ends. You will be responsible for making sure your child continues the path to a happier, healthier life when they leave, and we provide help and resources to make sure you know what the next steps are. 

All children’s behavioral health programs are led by our multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, therapists and other clinicians and include the following services:

24-hour supervision by licensed nurses and physicians

• Initial assessment and evaluation of emotional, intellectual, social and physical needs
  • Our assessment will help to determine what types of treatment are necessary and whether or not your child is a good fit for our facility 
• Strength-based approach during assessment and treatment
  • Working off of your child’s strengths to find what type of treatment would be best is essential 
• Individual, group and family therapy service
  • Each type of therapy is beneficial in its own way, and our well-rounded approach of including each type can be extremely beneficial 

Our patients have access to a telephone and visitation is encouraged from us. Family is an important part of the healing process and a strong support system is key.

Our patients have access to a telephone and visitation is encouraged from us. Family is an important part of the healing process and a strong support system is key.

The Meadows is a preferred provider for most HMO, PPO and managed care plans. As health care coverage and reporting requirements vary greatly, we can assist you in determining important benefit information.

Acute care for inpatient mental health can include:

• Comprehensive initial assessment and evaluation of emotional, intellectual, social and physical needs utilizing family input and participation
• Strength-based approach during assessment and treatment to address home environment and natural supports
• Individualized treatment plan
• Individual, family, and group therapy
• Multidisciplinary treatment team of psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, mental health therapists, allied therapists, social workers and other clinicians
• Tutorial education for children and adolescents with collaboration with home school district
• Assessment, education and referral for individuals with substance use issues and co-occurring issues
• Individual and family involvement in discharge planning 

If you need help for older children suffering from mental illness or behavioral problems, The Meadows also offers a program for adolescents and teens.

It’s never too late to get help. If you or someone you know is facing a crisis, call The Meadows Psychiatric Center at 800-641-7529.