Referrals and Admissions

Youth most appropriate for Columbus Behavioral Center exhibit significant psychiatric, emotional and behavioral problems that cannot be adequately treated in the existing home or school environments.

If you believe your child could benefit from our residential services, please contact our Director of Admissions, Michelle Orr, RN, to discuss eligibility for our programs. You can reach her directly Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. at (812) 314-3721 or (800) 562-5213, ext. 3721. The call is free, confidential and requires no obligation. We will guide you through the simple referral process and can set up a tour of our treatment center if you are interested.

Criteria for each program are slightly different due to funding sources, but there are some consistent requirements:

• Child is between the ages of 10 and 18
• IQ is 70 or above
• Diagnoses most commonly treated:
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder
  • Reactive Attachment Disorder
  • Substance Abuse
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
    

A child is likely not to be a good fit under any of the following conditions:

• Unstabilized psychiatric condition (such as acute psychosis)
• Severe history of uncontrollable violence
• Mental retardation (IQ is under 70)
• Severe pervasive developmental disorders (such as Autistic Disorder or Asperger's Disorder)
• Unstable medical condition, bedridden or immobile
• Extensive history of sexual predatory behavior