Hope. Healing. Growth.
RiverValley Behavioral Health Children’s Hospital is an 80-bed, private, not-for-profit inpatient psychiatric hospital licensed by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, and affiliated with the Cleveland Clinic Children’s Center for Autism.
Located on a scenic 40-acre campus in Owensboro, Kentucky, our 70,000 sq. ft. facility provides a safe and supportive environment where children and adolescents can begin to heal.
Our Facility Includes
- On-site school in partnership with Daviess County Public Schools
- Large gymnasium and full cafeteria
- Spacious activity and recreation areas
- Secure, child-friendly outdoor spaces
We serve children and adolescents ages 5–17 with emotional, behavioral or psychiatric problems serious enough to need inpatient care.
Inpatient Psychiatric Care
What to Expect
Each patient’s treatment plan is developed by a multidisciplinary team that includes psychiatrists, therapists, nurses, and behavioral health specialists. Our inpatient program offers:
- Acute Psychiatric Inpatient Services for crisis stabilization
- Individual, group, and family therapy
- Specialized therapeutic activities
- Medication evaluation and management
- 24/7 nursing care and crisis support
- Discharge and aftercare planning
- Specialized therapies, including Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- Behavioral Intervention Services with a focus on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Recreational therapies, including music and art, in partnership with the Owensboro Museum of Fine Art
Walk-In & Direct Referral Clinic
The Walk-In Clinic is open 24 hours a day, every day. Each child receives:
- A comprehensive assessment by a trained psychiatric provider
- Medication evaluation when appropriate
- Referrals for continued treatment or community resources
No appointment is necessary.
Our Therapeutic Team
- Psychiatrists
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs)
- Licensed Therapists and Providers
- Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs)
- Educational staff in partnership with Daviess County Public Schools
- Licensed Registered Dietitian
- Board-Certified Behavior Analyst
Trauma-Informed Care
Staff use a relationship-based approach to safety and crisis prevention built on:
- Respect, dignity, and empowerment
- De-escalation through understanding and empathy
- Reflective practice and restorative debriefing
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