CHILD INPATIENT PROGRAM Our Child Inpatient Program is designed to treat children ranging from five to 11 years old. Typically, children admitted to these programs are experiencing emotional and behavioral problems. The programs provide a caring environment where children can learn to address their issues and learn more appropriate skills for handling them. Helping family members work together in a healthier manner is a key element in treatment. Therefore, regular family participation is expected. Our specialized, multi-disciplinary team utilizes interactive/interpersonal therapies to work with children in the way they think, feel and behave. The Treatment Team consists of board-certified child psychiatrists, psychologist, counselors, social workers, chemical dependency counselors, activities therapist, nursing staff and teachers. River City Academy, our school program, allows children to continue their education while completing treatment. Treatment Modalities Comprehensive psychiatric assessments Individual therapy Family therapy Group therapy Play therapy Psychotropic medication, if indicated Activities therapy Psychological testing, if indicated Extensive discharge planning Nutritional counseling, if indicated Social skills training Treatment is provided for the following diagnoses. Depression Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Adjustment Disorder Anxiety Disorder Oppositional Defiant Disorder Dual Diagnosis Psychotic Disorders Bipolar Disorder Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Full Assessment and Referral Services The following symptoms may indicate need for treatment. Thinking Problems Strange beliefs, fears, etc. Racing thoughts Extreme confusion Hallucinations Memory lapses Poor concentration Feeling Problems Depression Excessive, constant worry Helplessness/hopelessness Lack of interest/ enjoyment in usual activities Euphoria/excessive moodiness Grief Behavior Problems Hyperactivity Impulsivity Verbal and/or physical aggression Parent/child conflicts Sleep and appetite disturbance School difficulties Trouble getting along with others Referrals are accepted from any source throughout the community, including family members, physicians, Department of Human Resources, Mental Health Centers, community agencies, juvenile probation officers and schools. For assessment and referral information, call (256) 306-4000, toll free (800) 937- 3873, or fax to (256) 306-4069, or the Shoals office at (256) 764-2932 or fax to (256) 764-3797. Download this page as a pdf