Residential Treatment Program

Typical Day in Residential Treatment

The College Hill Campus team at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center provides a glimpse of what a typical day might look like during your child's participation in the residential treatment program.

Typical Day at the College Hill Campus
TimeScheduled Activity
9:00 – 9:50 amSocial work group with Therapist and Chaplain
10:00 – 10:50 amCincinnati Public School (CPS) Education
11:00 – 11:50 amAnimal Therapy, Art Therapy, or Experiential Group Therapy
11:50 – 1:00 pmPhysical activity and Lunch
1:00 – 1:50 pmCPS Education
2:00 – 2:50 pmFitness, Leisure Education, or Social Skills
3:00 – 4:00 pmQuiet time or Group Therapy
4:00 – 6:00 pmHorse Therapy (selected youth)
4:00 – 5:00 pmCommunity Meeting
5:00 – 6:00 pmDinner
6:15 – 7:00 pmHomework
7:00 – 7:50 pmRecreation (inside/outside)
8:15 – 9:00 pmFree time / snack/ preparation for bed

This is only an example of a typical day. In order to meet each child's individual needs, this schedule may vary.

Animal-Assisted Therapy provides youth opportunities to build relationships with animals.Some of the youth in the Residential Treatment Program have the opportunity to participate in animal-assisted therapy. Youth who participate in the six week program create a presentation for family, staff and peers to promote their accomplishments and testify to their success. Learn more about how animal-assisted therapy benefits youth.