The Columbus Behavioral Center for Children and Adolescents provides a secure, therapeutic environment for youth
ages 8–17 who require residential mental health treatment. Located in Columbus, Indiana, the 57‑bed facility
serves children and adolescents with a wide range of emotional and behavioral disorders, including trauma,
post‑traumatic stress, mood disorders and self‑harm behaviors. Admissions begin with a comprehensive
psychiatric evaluation; the treatment team then develops an individualized plan that may include trauma‑focused
cognitive behavioral therapy (TF‑CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and other evidence‑based interventions
https://columbusbehavioral.com/#:~:text=Columbus%20Behavioral%20Center%20for%20Children,to%20help%20youth%20improve%20functioning. The goal is to help each youth stabilize, develop healthy coping skills and
transition to a less restrictive level of care.

Residents live in a structured milieu where therapeutic groups, individual counseling and recreation are part of
the daily routine. Experienced clinicians and nursing staff provide 24‑hour supervision, medication
management and crisis interventionhttps://columbusbehavioral.com/#:~:text=Columbus%20Behavioral%20Center%20for%20Children,home%20or%2C%20if%20necessary%2C%20an. Treatment includes individual, family and group therapy
sessions; family participation is encouraged through regular meetings, educational workshops and involvement in
discharge planning. The program integrates life skills training, academic support and expressive therapies such
as art and movement to address the whole child. Youth learn to manage emotions, improve relationships and
practice new skills in a safe, supportive setting before returning home or transitioning to outpatient care.

The Columbus Behavioral Center is located at 2223 Poshard Drive in Columbus, Indianahttps://columbusbehavioral.com/#:~:text=,logo.
Families can contact the center at (812) 376‑1711 for more information about admission criteria and insurance. As
part of Universal Health Services, the center collaborates with schools, physicians and community agencies to
ensure continuity of care after discharge. Through a combination of evidence‑based therapies, structured living
and family involvement, the Columbus Behavioral Center offers a comprehensive pathway to healing for Indiana youth
who need the structure and intensity of residential treatment.