Child and Adolescent Services
When can I call and visit my child?
When your child is admitted you will receive a packet that includes a weekly schedule with visitation hours and phone times. If these times conflict with job responsibilities and/or child care arrangements, alternative times may be arranged. Please discuss arrangements with your child's social worker/counselor. Please note that the Child and Adolescent Center's families are expected to participate in the treatment process by attending family sessions and therapy sessions held during the week.
How long will my child be in treatment?
Each child's stay at the hospital is dependent upon the level of care, their personalized treatment plan and progress toward achieving their treatment plan goals. Your child's physician or social worker/counselor can answer more specific questions about your child's length of stay.
What things should I bring for my child's stay?
The items that you can and can't bring vary depending on the level of care. As part of your orientation, staff will thoroughly check all of your child's belongings shortly after arrival. Any inappropriate items will be returned to you or secured by Rogers Memorial staff until discharge. If you have more specific questions, please contact our admissions department. - Inpatient Hospitalization
Plan on bringing enough clothes for seven days. Your child will need clothes and shoes suitable for indoor and outdoor activities. At least one pair of shoes should completely cover your child's foot from toe to heel. Your child should bring his/her own personal hygiene items; however, we do have some items on the unit in case of an emergency. You may bring schoolwork for your child to complete during his/her stay if necessary. Most kids feel more comfortable with their own blanket, pillow and a favorite stuffed animal. (Children under age 12 are allowed to bring a few additional toys based on the program level.) Electronic toys, cell phones, CD/tape players, iPods and computers are not allowed.
- Residential Child and Adolescent Center
Click here for a list of mandatory, recommended and optional items you may bring, as well as items that are not allowed during your stay. If you have any questions after reading the list, please contact our admissions department.
- Day Treatment
We suggest your child wear casual seasonal clothing and proper footwear (closed toe shoes and socks) suitable for the season. Clothes or jewelry promoting or displaying violence, gang involvement or disrespect to any group, advertisements of taverns, or use of alcohol/drugs are forbidden. Sexually provocative clothes (bare midriffs, short shorts/baggy/displaying underwear shorts) may not be worn. The decisions regarding appropriateness are ultimately up to the staff. We appreciate your cooperation.
What will my child be doing each day?
The activities that your child is involved in vary depending on the level of care. Components of the treatment program include: goal setting group, school/homework, written assignments and journaling, social work processing and specialty education groups, experiential and art therapy groups, and play therapy (if appropriate).
How do I continue the behavior management or the success of treatment at home?
Since each child is admitted for individual behaviors and each child has personalized treatment goals, this question should be addressed by your child's social worker/counselor. Specific strategies will be provided by the physician, social worker/counselor and other members of the treatment team.
What medications will my child be given?
If the attending physician feels it is necessary to make an adjustment to your child's current medication(s), he/she will discuss this with you. No psychiatric medications will be started without the consent of the parent/guardian, except in an emergency situation. Information about any new medication prescribed will be provided to both you and your child. Specific questions you have about medications can be answered by the physician or nursing staff.
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