2700 Vissing Park Rd
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
812.284.8000
877.999.WELL
www.WellstoneHospital.com
Children ages 4-12 are provided 24-hour nursing care in a locked, secure setting. A pediatric psychiatrist leads the multidisciplinary treatment team to provide the most effective treatment for the child. The psychiatrist works with the parent/guardian to determine appropriate medications, treatment goals, and discharge plans. Nurses, Social Workers, Patient Care Counselors, Activity Therapists, and Teachers all will work with each child to achieve stabilization.
A structured schedule is followed throughout the day that involves goal setting, a variety of therapy groups, family meetings, hygiene time, meals, school time, recreation, quiet time and goal review. This is a very short term treatment program designed to help the child and family move through the crisis and develop a plan to follow afterwards. The length of stay depends on each child’s situation, ranging from a few days up to a couple of weeks.
Throughout the inpatient journey, the staff encourage children to be respectful of themselves, each other, and the environment of the hospital. Children have many patient rights including a Patient Advocate that they can speak with at any time. Family visitation occurs on a regular schedule. Phone calls may be made daily, and children may send and receive mail.
Kidscope Residential Treatment Center provides a highly structured, nurturing and caring environment for boys 6-12 years of age. Residential treatment is often an alternative when repeated hospitalizations have not been effective, and behavioral problems become chronic.
The focus of treatment is on the development of:
The KIDSCOPE program consists of:
