Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Residential Treatment Program

Managing Mental Health Problems with Longer, On-Site Treatment

Families of children with long-term (chronic) mental health problems don’t have to face the challenges alone. Caring staff in the Residential Treatment Program are here to help. We provide a safe, nurturing environment for kids and teens in Ohio who need a longer treatment period than standard inpatient care.

The Residential Treatment Program focuses on helping youth express emotions through appropriate communication and behaviors. Treatment supports them in making healthy, positive decisions to be active, productive members of their families and communities.

On average, participants stay in the program four to six months. We have three residential units on our College Hill Campus. And we’re the only residential treatment facility in Ohio that’s part of a pediatric hospital.

To learn more, contact us at 513-636-0820 or residential.referrals@cchmc.org.

Treatment Types and Level of Care

Treatment helps youth develop self-awareness and self-esteem. The main approaches to treatment we use include Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Both are evidence-based therapies focused on regulating emotions, handling stress and being mindful.

Your child works with many different professionals in the program. Examples include board-certified psychiatrists, registered nurses, pharmacists, therapists and mental health specialists.

Our program follows specific guidelines for the level of care we provide as a:

• Qualified Residential Treatment Program (QRTP)
• Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF)