Child & Adolescent Inpatient Services

Children and teenagers can struggle with mental health issues just the same as adults. In the U.S., more than 16 percent of kids under age 18 – or one out of six – experience a mental health disorder such as depression, anxiety or substance use. Yet nearly half do not receive treatment. The good news is that early intervention produces better long-term outcomes.

At Bourbon Community Hospital, we provide high-quality, evidenced-based behavioral health services designed to meet the unique needs of children and adolescents throughout the community. Our 9-bed unit provides 24/7 supervised mental health treatment and crisis support for youth ages 12+ experiencing a wide range of concerns, including co-occurring issues when mental health disorders are accompanied by substance use.

What We Treat

We treat youth with a wide range of mental health concerns including, but not limited to:

• • • Depression
    • Anxiety
    • Bipolar disorder
    • Thoughts of harm to self or others

What We Provide

• • • 24/7 assessment, crisis care and admission
    • Clinical support from licensed behavioral health professionals
    • 24/7 medically staffed environment for continuous patient monitoring
    • Safe, secure space where kids can grow and heal
    • Medication management
    • Group therapy
    • Recreational therapy
    • Caregiver consultation
    • Mental wellness education
    • Discharge planning

Admission Criteria

Youth experiencing the following may be eligible for admission: 

• • • Suicidal or homicidal thoughts, plans or actions
    • Chronic and continuing self-destructive behaviors that pose a significant and/or immediate threat to life, limb or bodily function
    • Self-mutilation, actual or threatened
    • Assaultive, threatening behaviors or significant verbal threat to safety of others
    • Auditory and visual hallucinations
    • Paranoia and/or delusional thoughts
    • Disorientation or memory loss due to an acute mental health disorder that endangers the welfare of self or others
    • Inability to maintain adequate self-care, severely impaired functioning, or dangerous or life-threatening situations related to mental health concerns
    • Imminent or active withdrawal symptoms, such as tremors, confusion, GI disturbances, that require 24-hour medical monitoring and intervention to minimize potential medical complications