My daughter tried to go here. They were not willing to accommodate her needs at all. Her therapist didn't understand her personality and was very rude to her. My daughter has a special personality and needs to be understood.
About Columbus Behavioral Health for Children and Adolescents
Columbus Behavioral Center for Children and Adolescents is a residential treatment facility specializing in mental and behavioral health. Located in Columbus, Indiana, they support young people aged 8 to 18 years, and they accept select health insurance providers.
Residential Mental Health Support for Young People in Bartholomew County
This 57 bed facility provides mental and behavioral health care to kids and teens. Key treatment styles used here include trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. Male and female clients are treated in separate units, with gender specific care offering a balance of educational sessions, fun activities, and therapy.
Homework is issued, and skills are taught to teach residents how to cope with their issues in a healthy way, without resorting to substance abuse, self harm, attempted suicide, or sabotaging their interpersonal relationships.
Clients can expect a structured daily schedule which includes school, psychoeducational groups, individual therapy, as well as art and leisure activities to help them relax and wind down. They can also provide weekly feedback on the treatment process, as well as how they’re doing on accomplishing recovery goals through a progressive system.
Benefits of Residential Care for Young People in Columbus, IN
Residents can benefit from 24 hour staff supervision, weekly therapy and psychiatrist visits, and a tangible reward system that encourages weekly progress. The program is run by a highly trained multidisciplinary team. The school clients attend is on site for convenience and cooperation.
Facility Overview
57 Number of Available Beds
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I was a patient there for 6 months in 2018 and the therapist I had, Amy, Crossed many boundaries and became friends with my mom while I was a patient. Patient confidentiality was thrown out the window and there was a conflict of interest. I never felt safe enough to be fully opening therapy as it was all being reported back to my mother and Amy would always take her side.
Response from the owner1 month ago
Thank you for the review. We would like to work with you directly about your feedback. Could you please visit us at http://www.columbusbehavioral.com/contact-us/ to provide us with your contact information so we can reach out to you? Thank you.
I was in CBC for 4 months. I was there from February 6 to June 5. It was awful there were many many riots and our safety including the staff was not there. I remember sitting there listening while kids were going crazy and police were everywhere Me and my unit 400 were locked outside for 2 hours with one staff bc it was so unsafe. Our entire days would depend on who was in a bad mood that day. Kids would get in the ceiling and destroy the whole place making it a dangerous environment on the walkie-talkie a staff member yelled help they're hurting me help their attacking me and that gave me PTSD and I don't think I'll ever forget that I don't think over forget how much that impacted me now let's talk about their therapy their family therapy was awful I was in a very bad home and my therapist saw that and yet they decide to do nothing the therapists just wanted to push you out the door didn't even want to help. I remember sitting in my room for hours crying and the only people there for me or some of the staff. I do not recommend going there it was an awful experience I would recommend it.
Response from the owner6 days ago
Hi, Lilly. Thank you for sharing your concerns with us. We'd appreciate the opportunity to discuss them with you in more detail directly. Should you wish to speak with a representative in more detail, please provide us with your contact information by visiting http://www.columbusbehavioral.com/contact-us/. Thank you again.
They were great
Response from the owner3 weeks ago
Hi, Heather. We are delighted to see this review. Thank you for the kind comments! Have a wonderful day. 
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Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.
Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.
Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.
Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Inpatient Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.
Outpatient If you need some flexibility and choice when it comes to your recovery, outpatient rehab programs are a great option because they do not require intensive inpatient treatment. Clients remain in their own homes and may continue to work or attend school while in active treatment. Outpatient treatment typically includes addiction counseling and continuing recovery education, including courses in self-care and relapse prevention. Medication assisted treatment (MAT) is available in many treatment centers for clients in opioid and/or alcohol recovery.
Treatments
Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.
Programs
Military Program
Serving in the military is both mentally and physically challenging, and can result in trauma that persists even after combat ends. Military programs are tailored to the specific and often complex needs of active duty personnel, veterans, and military families. Clients often access these programs through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Clinical Services
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.
Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.
Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.
Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.
In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.
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Staff & Accreditations
Staff
Justin Cox
CEO
Stacey Claycamp
Director of Nursing
Tom Scheumann
Director, Plant Operations
Accreditations
The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.
Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes
Contact Information
(812) 376-1711 
2223 Poshard Road
Columbus, IN 47203
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