Children > Program Description
Specially designed for children ages 5-12, the Abilene Behavioral Health Children's Program provides a controlled and structured environment for children experiencing emotional and behavioral difficulties. Through group, expressive, and play therapies, patients begin to learn healthy behaviors to help them cope with their issues.
At Abilene Behavioral Health, we view the child as part of a system, and therefore highly encourage family involvement during the hospitalization process. Family therapy sessions are scheduled through the case management department, and Multifamily Groups are held on campus so that patients' families can ask general questions about their child's inpatient experience.
A vital part of a patient's success upon discharge from Abilene Behavioral Health is the Aftercare Plan. Upon a child's discharge, the family will be given referrals for outpatient providers to follow up with on an ongoing basis. Aftercare Plans are based on individual need and may involve follow up with an outpatient therapist and psychiatrist.