Mental Health Services in Indianapolis, IN

Columbus Behavioral Center offers residential treatment for children facing diverse behavioral and psychiatric difficulties. Our program emphasizes compassionate care and the development of positive coping skills.

Benefits of our Residential Programs for Children and Teens:

• 24/7 Care: Continuous support and supervision.
• Rapid and Reliable Intervention: Consistent management of behaviors and emotions.
• Accredited On-Site Schooling: Seamless education through the Bartholomew County school system.
• Regular Psychiatric Care: Weekly consultations with a psychiatrist.
• Comprehensive Multidisciplinary Team: Includes board-certified psychiatrists, therapists, nurses, teachers, and other specialists to address individual needs.
• Weekly Individual Therapy: Focused sessions to target key issues and challenges.
• Visible Progress Tracking: A reward system that highlights weekly accomplishments.
• Positive Peer Environment: Interactive setting promoting positive skill development and peer support.

Our comprehensive residential treatment is designed to reduce acute mental health distress and build lasting coping strategies.

Columbus Behavioral Center in Indianapolis delivers residential care for adolescents and teens, ages 12 to 18, struggling with behavioral and psychiatric challenges. Our center is accredited to provide comprehensive, 24/7 support.

The advantages of our residential treatment for your teen can include:

• An accredited on-site school, integrated with the Bartholomew County school corporation.
• Regular weekly meetings with a psychiatrist.
• Constant supervision by licensed staff, including Registered Nurses, around the clock.
• A collaborative multi-disciplinary team comprising board-certified psychiatrists, therapists, nurses, teachers, and other specialists dedicated to each child’s unique needs.
• Consistent weekly therapy sessions focused on addressing the child’s core needs and unresolved issues.
• A clear reward system that allows the child to track their individual progress weekly.
• An engaging environment where residents can develop positive skills through interaction with peers and staff, as well as offer support to one another.

Our adolescent outpatient program, for ages 12 to 18 provides, structured mental health treatment similar to our residential program but for teens who don’t need 24/7 supervision. This program:

• Typically involves four to six weeks of programming, based on individual clinical needs.
• Can help transition teens from acute care to individual therapy.
• May serve as an alternative to inpatient treatment.
• Can act as a step-down from residential or acute mental health care.

Military families have specific needs that require specialized treatment. Our military program provides services tailored to these unique challenges, facilitating a smooth transition home or to the appropriate level of care. We collaborate closely with residents, their families, and community partners. The structure of our military program mirrors our child and adolescent services, adapting to the individual or family’s needs.

Columbus Behavioral Center for Children and Adolescents is a residential treatment facility serving youth ages 8 to 18, providing specialized care to children and families who are struggling with mental health challenges. We are invested in providing individual, group and family therapies designed to help youth improve functioning. For more information, please call 812-376-1711 or contact us online.

In case of a mental health crisis, CALL 988 or seek the nearest emergency room.

For physical health emergencies, CALL 911 or seek the nearest emergency room.