BCA Ohio Hospital for Psychiatry’s Residential Treatment Program (RTC) specializes in providing longer-term treatment for children and adolescents who have failed to respond effectively in previous placements.

What makes us different?
This trauma-based program is influenced by the principles of the Collaborative Problem Solving Model (CPS). Treatment begins with an assessment. Under the direction of a child/adolescent psychiatrist, a multi-disciplinary treatment team evaluates each patient and develops a special treatment plan that addresses the patient’s needs. The team includes psychiatrists, social workers, activity/recreational therapists, family therapists, dieticians, psychiatric nurses and teachers.

We have separate units for girls and boys. Each unit has a designated social worker, psychiatrist, and mental health associates. The CPS model is incorporated in each of the units and the client’s progression is measured daily.

For more detailed information about the principles of the CPS model, visit: http://www.ccps.info/index.html

The RTC Program includes:

• At-Risk boys track (11-17)
• At-Risk girls track (11-17)

Patient Profile

• Males and females, ages 11-17
• Severely emotionally disturbed
• Suicidal or self-destructive behaviors
• Sexually abused
• Sexually reactive children
• Attachment issues
• Learning disabilities
• Affective disorder
• Abandonment issues
• Gang related problems
• Identity or personality disorder
• Fire starters
• Attention-deficit-hyperactivity disorder
• Post-traumatic stress disorder
• Poor impulse control
• Explosive/aggressive behavior

Academics
Even though psychiatric treatment is the primary emphasis, education is a critical part of each child’s day. Children attend classes in an accredited school on the RTC campus. Each child receives individualized attention in order to achieve the academic goals set by the child’s treatment team. Our specially trained teachers and aides use hands-on instruction to foster enjoyable learning. The child’s progress, grades, and recommendations are forwarded to his/her home school after discharge.

Each class has a certified teacher and a Mental Health Associate. Together, they work with each child to not only maintain their present academic status but move forward as well.

Referrals and Admissions
Referrals to our Residential Treatment Program can be made by family, physicians, school counselors, friends, mental health professionals, managed care organizations and other caring individuals or agencies. To consider a patient for admission, we request pertinent clinical information be available for review by our clinical team. Aftercare and discharge planning are initiated at the time of admission and reflect the continued therapeutic needs of the child. Inquiries and/or referrals may be made 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Residential treatment services are covered by most major medical insurance carriers.

For questions regarding our services, to seek admission, or to speak with someone, please contact the Psychiatric Intake Response Center (PIRC).

24-hour Psychiatric Intake Response Center 614-444-7472 (PIRC)