Outpatient Mental Health Program for Children and Adolescents in Bloomington, Indiana

At Bloomington Meadows Hospital, we have decades of experience caring for youth with mental and behavioral health issues. Therapists teach coping skills, healthier decision-making and other strategies for personal growth. Parents and kids see real results and a brighter future for the entire family.

Highlights of our outpatient treatment program include:

• Continuum of care: Many young people “step down” to our IOP after inpatient treatment. This level of care eases their transition back into daily life and provides the intensive structure they need for continued healing. An IOP can also be an alternative to residential treatment, allowing children to stay with their families as they recover.
• In-person and virtual IOP: Children and adolescents can attend our IOP in person or through convenient virtual sessions. Online group therapy makes it easy for families across Indiana and beyond to get the help they need without the stress of traveling.
• Collaboration with families and schools: We work closely with loved ones, caregivers and school staff to ensure children have strong support systems. Therapists and case managers offer comprehensive discharge planning to set your child up for success after outpatient treatment.

We understand the unique ways that young people express and cope with their thoughts and feelings. In many cases, outward signs of anger, aggression or defiance are symptoms of fear, trauma or other negative experiences. We take the time to get to the root cause of your child’s behavior and select treatments based on their needs.

Conditions we treat at our IOP include:

• Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Depression and anxiety disorders
• Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder
• Oppositional defiant disorder
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Reactive attachment disorder
• Self-harm and suicidal ideation

Signs your child may need help include:

• Anger and aggression
• Changes in eating or sleeping habits
• Difficulty keeping up in school
• Excessive worrying or irritability
• Isolation and withdrawal
• Loss of interest in activities they previously enjoyed
• Sudden emotional outbursts

We make treatment fun and engaging for our younger participants. Therapists help children and adolescents build self-esteem and develop healthy ways to express their thoughts and emotions.

Our approach to treatment includes:

• Group therapy: Peer support helps children learn social skills, build trust and share experiences with others facing similar challenges.
• Family therapy: Weekly family check-ins keep parents and caregivers involved and provide a sensitive, warm environment for rebuilding relationships and resolving conflicts.
• Psychoeducation: We help children better understand their diagnoses, such as depression or anxiety, and their emotional responses to
• Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT): CBT helps children identify and change negative or distorted thoughts that contribute to harmful behaviors.
• Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT): DBT teaches children to regulate their emotions and develop healthier stress management strategies.
• Medication management: Weekly check-ins with a psychiatrist to manage the dose and type of medication to address your child’s needs.

Call 800-972-4410 or contact us to get help now. Bloomington Meadows Hospital has staff available 24/7 for assessments and admissions.

*If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, CALL 988 or get to the nearest emergency room.

For physical health emergencies, CALL 911 or get to the nearest emergency room.