Columbus Behavioral Center

Columbus Behavioral Center for Children and Adolescents, located in Columbus, Indiana, is a leading residential treatment facility specializing in the care of youth between the ages of 8 and 17. With a strong clinical foundation in evidence-based practices, the center offers structured, therapeutic programming designed to help children and teens who are struggling with mental health, emotional regulation, and behavioral challenges. Services include intensive residential treatment, outpatient care, family involvement, educational support through an accredited on-site school, and consistent psychiatric care. Residents benefit from a 24-hour therapeutic environment supported by a multidisciplinary team of board-certified psychiatrists, nurses, therapists, educators, and other healthcare professionals.

At the heart of the center’s programming are two primary therapeutic models: Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). These therapies are tailored to meet the individual needs of each resident and are reinforced through experiential activities, psychoeducational groups, and one-on-one skills coaching. The facility also addresses the unique needs of military families and offers specialized programming for young females with borderline features or self-harming behaviors. Through a combination of therapy, structure, and family engagement, Columbus Behavioral Center helps children and adolescents build coping skills, regain emotional stability, and transition successfully back into their home and community environments.