Columbus Behavioral Center for Children and Adolescents

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Columbus Behavioral Center for Children and Adolescents

Located in greater Columbus, IN area, our facility provides mental health services to ages 8 to 18. Model representations of real patients are shown.

Physicians are on the medical staff of Columbus Behavioral Center for Children and Adolescents, but, with limited exceptions, are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of Columbus Behavioral Center for Children and Adolescents The facility shall not be liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians. We are unable to provide medical advice through social media. Please contact your physician, or in case of emergency, call 911 or the National Su***de Prevention Lifeline at 988. Please visit our website for language assistance, disability accommodations, the non-discrimination notice, Terms of Service and other important disclaimers.

03/12/2026

Join us in congratulating Caitlyn on being named our Trauma‑Informed Care Champion for February 2026!

Caitlyn is one of our program therapists and brings more than ten years of experience supporting our community. When asked about her “why” for entering the mental health field, she shared:

“I just want to leave the world a little better than when I found it. Working with kids—they are our future—so helping them develop into safe, kind and productive members of society, and getting to be even a tiny part of that, is pretty cool.”

She also reflected on the importance of a trauma‑informed approach:

“We can’t heal if we don't identify what’s holding us back. It takes a village, so I want to make sure our village understands what the kiddos are going through so we can keep moving toward healing, progress, and safety.”

Thank you, Caitlyn, for your dedication to creating an environment rooted in safety, trust and compassion. We are grateful for the incredible impact you make every day.

03/10/2026

Join us in congratulating Michael on his promotion to Lead Mental Health Technician (LMHT)!

Michael has been a dedicated employee at the facility for over six years, and we are thankful to have him on our team. When reflecting on this opportunity, Michael shared, "It's an opportunity to help things go in the direction we need them to and to keep them there." Michael also spoke about growth in a way that truly reflects our culture: "Just because someone may be new doesn't mean they do not know things or are not capable. It just means they are inexperienced or untested. I think providing an environment for that is essential."

We look forward to the direction and mentorship Michael will bring into this role. Congratulations!

03/07/2026

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03/05/2026

Join us this week in celebrating Jacqueline, our February 2026 Leading By Example award recipient! Jacqueline serves as one of our Mental Health Technician Preceptors and has been a dedicated member of the Columbus Behavioral Center community for more than five years.

Reflecting on her work, she shared, “Working at Columbus Behavioral Center means I get to be a positive and consistent adult in our residents’ lives. Our residents come from all different backgrounds and face many different challenges day to day; knowing I get to play a role in their treatment is rewarding to me.”

When asked what leading by example means to her, she added, “Leading by example means demonstrating positive leadership and being an approachable role model for both residents and co‑workers. I truly appreciate this recognition.”

Thank you, Jacqueline, for your commitment to teamwork, your steady guidance and the meaningful impact you make in our community every day.

02/27/2026

Join us in congratulating Leah on her recent promotion to our second shift Milieu Manager. Leah's journey into the mental health workforce started with her personal passion for mental health. Leah shared, "I chose to work in the mental health field with children because I believe early support can truly change the trajectory of a young person's life."

While transitioning into her new role, Leah added, "I am excited to step into my management role and have a greater opportunity to make an impact. Working directly with youth has given me a strong foundation in understanding their needs and the importance of consistency in care. This experience, working at Columbus Behavioral Center, has shaped my leadership perspective and deepened my commitment to quality treatment for the youth."

Thank you, Leah, for your commitment towards creating a healing environment.

02/24/2026

Last week, we welcomed a group of new Mental Health Techs to our team. Meet Amanda and Gage, as well as Craig, not pictured. They bring compassion and a unique perspective to the job. Be sure to give them a warm welcome as you pass them throughout the halls!

02/19/2026

Join us this week in congratulating Durrell on receiving the Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) Champion award for January 2026. Durrell is one of our lead mental health technicians who continuously strives to create an environment where healing can happen by using a trauma informed approach.

When awarded January's TIC Champion, Durrell said, "Receiving this award means everything to me. Having a trauma-informed approach helps bring everyone closer together, it helps the milieu run smoothly and creates a space where everyone can get along."

Thank you, Durrell, for leading with compassion and empathy.

02/18/2026

Mindfulness can be a great tool to calm the mind and see things clearly. This week, our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Therapist, Connie, is teaching this to our patients while utilizing art. Just like how a jar full of glitter isn't easy to see through, our minds can be difficult to focus through when overflowing with thoughts. However, when you take the time and practice mindfulness skills like deep breathing, the glitter, or our overflowing mind, will then settle to allow us to move forward more clearly.

Thank you, Connie, for your creative approach to teach new skills!

02/17/2026

Last week, a few members of our team worked to create a new mural for the facility called Healing Hands. This mural was inspired by the journey our residents take towards healing; they show tremendous strength and courage as they work through trauma and personal hardships.

We would like to keep this mural growing, so as a part of the residents' graduation from our program, they will get to leave their mark, their handprint, alongside the mural to represent the hard work and determination used in their healing journey.

02/12/2026

Join us this week in congratulating Michael on receiving the Rounding Champion award for January 2026. Michael is one of our third shift mental health technicians, and he works tirelessly to ensure our residents are safe.

When asked about resident safety and how rounding plays a part of that, Michael said, "We never know what someone is going through, and sometimes when it is dark outside, it is dark inside. Doing proper rounding means that we've made sure that our residents are safe."

Thank you, Michael, for your years of service ensuring safety within our facility.

02/10/2026

Meet Lyndsay, our Director of Admissions. Lyndsay joined our team in December of last year and we are thrilled to have her! Lyndsay received her Bachelors degree in Psychology and Masters of Mental Health Counseling from Indiana University. She has a passion for working with the LGTBQ+ population and individuals experiencing suicidality.

In her personal time, Lyndsey loves spending time with her friends, family and dogs, and can usually be found reading a book, traveling to new places, or hanging out with Mickey Mouse at Disney.

Welcome to the team, Lyndsay!

02/05/2026

Join us in congratulating Alexa on receiving the Leading By Example award for Janaury 2026! Alexa is one of our lead mental health technicians and has had a tremendous positive impact within our facility.

Here's what Alexa had to say upon receiving this award, "I feel honored that my peers know they can look to me for guidance. I work with a lot of great people and am constantly supported by them."

Alexa adds, "The most rewarding part of this job is being able to see a resident on their first and last day, at Columbus Behavioral Center, and seeing all of the progress that they've made. I want to continue to show up and make a difference in their lives."

Thank you, Alexa, for all of your hard work and dedication to our team.

Address

2223 Poshard Drive
Columbus, IN
47203

Telephone

+18123761711

Website

https://columbusbehavioral.com/

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