New Pediatric Center at Pine Rest

Karen Coy from Pine Rest gave an overview of the new Pine Rest Pediatric Center that opened in March of this year. The rise in youth anxiety and suicides led to this unique space just for young people.

The facility has, in addition to treatment facilities, a cafeteria, a family lounge, a chapel, and the first Ronald McDonald House Family Room. There are 4 programs housed at this new building.

• Psychiatric Urgent care. This is a drop-in center open Monday - Thursday for emergency care for 6- 17-year-olds. The staff handles needs assessment, medication, and referrals. They are hoping to add a virtual option.
• Outpatient treatment. This offers programs for eating disorders, substance abuse, and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for Autism Spectrum Disorders. This area serves 2-7 year olds with parents.
• Partial Hospitalization. This is a day treatment option for 10-18-year-olds. Patients are in treatment for 6-10 days and spend evenings at their home. There is a special eating disorder program for 12-18-year-olds that is separate from adults. As the patient learns about healthy eating, their family is expected to join them for meals twice a week for a meal. This program works around the patient's school schedule.
• Inpatient. This is for 5 years and above and is meant to stabilize a patient and direct them to other programs. This area has private rooms for all patients, sensory rooms, a gym, and their therapy dog Sully.