Programming For Children …

Rivendell's therapeutic program for children is designed to provide a safe, consistent, and nurturing environment that produces positive changes. Children receive treatment for a wide range of psychiatric problems.

• Treatment of depression, post traumatic stress, anxiety, disordered thinking, or any childhood psychiatric problem.
• Treatment focuses on developing self-control skills, strengthening self-esteem, resolving family conflicts, and developing basic social skills.
• Treatment often includes medication management with the goal of providing the medical intervention needed to diminish the symptoms of the illness.

Common Warning Signs …

Symptoms of childhood mental health problems vary dramatically from child to child. The types of illnesses that may effect a child are quite different as well. Some symptoms that may indicate that a child is in need of mental health services include:

• Marked decline in school performance.
• Poor grades in school despite a great effort.
• Excessive worry or anxieties, as shown by regular refusal to go to school, go to sleep, or take part in activities normal for the child's age.
• Hyperactivity: fidgeting; constant movement beyond regular playing; easily distracted.
• Persistent nightmares.
• Persistent disobedience or aggression and opposition to authority figures.
• Frequent, unexplained temper tantrums, mood swings.
• Fluctuations in eating patterns.

The presence of one of these symptoms may only be a temporary characteristic of childhood behavior. However, the persistence of one or more of these behaviors may indicate significant emotional disturbance. Parents who suspect problems should schedule an assessment with a mental health professional.

Treatment Options …

• Inpatient Treatment - traditional inpatient care, seven days a week; 24-hour nursing care; individual, family and group therapy; activity therapy; medication management.
• Transitional Programming - day hospital program held Monday through Friday. The program is individually designed to meet the needs of the child. These services are available as a transition service for children who are not yet ready to integrate completely into their home environment.

Discharge Planning …

Rivendell staff help secure after-care services to continue the child's treatment when they leave the hospital. When there is a professional already involved with the child before admission, the referring professional is also actively involved in the discharge process. A member of Rivendell's case management staff works directly with the treatment team to assist families or guardians in obtaining the necessary aftercare services.

Referrals…

Referrals to the children's program can be made by physicians, therapists, psychologists, ministers, teachers, agencies, family members, or other concerned individuals. Referrals are accepted 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Assessment Services …

Rivendell provides a level-of-care assessment at no-charge. Each assessment is evaluated by a physician who recommends the appropriate level of care for treatment. Recommendations are then discussed with the parent/guardian to assist in making an informed decision about treatment. Appointments may be scheduled by contacting the Assessment & Referral Department at Rivendell. In non-emergency situations, mobile assessments may be arranged in the patient's hometown or county. Emergency assessments are provided on site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Please call 270.843.1199 or 800.548.2621 to schedule an assessment or for further information,