Columbus Behavioral Center
Mental Health • Columbus, IN
About
Columbus Behavioral Center for Children and Adolescents is a private mental health care provider in Columbus, Indiana, serving youth aged 8–18. The 57-bed residential facility emphasizes trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), offering a blend of therapy, education, and supervised activities in a safe, structured setting. Services aim to stabilize residents and support transitions back home or to appropriate levels of care, involving families and community partners. Contact: 812-376-1711.
Clinic Type
Mental Health
Address
2223 Poshard Drive Columbus, IN 47203
Phone
812-376-1711
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Insurance & Payment
We accept Indiana Medicaid, TRICARE®, state funding, private pay and are in network with most insurance companies.
Private pay, Insurance, Medicaid, TRICARE, State funding, Medicaid/Medicare accepted where applicable, in-network with most insurance companies
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FAQs
What ages does Columbus Behavioral Center serve?
Youth ages 8 to 17.
What types of therapy are used?
Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
What age range does Columbus Behavioral Center serve?
Youth ages 8 to 17.
What types of programs are offered?
Residential Treatment Program, Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), Outpatient Programs, Adolescent/Children Programs, Military Families Programs, Specialty Programs.
What therapies are used?
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
What is the contact phone number?
812-376-1711.
Is online scheduling available for outpatient assessments?
Online scheduling for outpatient assessments is now available.
Where is Columbus Behavioral Center located?
Columbus Behavioral Center, 2223 Poshard Drive, Columbus, IN 47203.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (aggregating Google reviews): 3.4/5 (113 reviews)
- Official Website: 4.78/5 (Patient Satisfaction)
Patients praise
- some patients reported life-changing progress and positive outcomes
- appreciation for specific caring and supportive staff members
- effectiveness of the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for some families
- structured treatment environment noted as helpful by some residents
Common complaints
- allegations of abuse and mistreatment of patients
- reports of unsafe environment and inability of staff to manage behavioral issues/fights among residents
- concerns regarding staff professionalism and inappropriate behavior
- dissatisfaction with complaint handling and lack of follow-through
- reports of feeling neglected or unheard while in treatment
"Aside from nurses literally accusing me of faking my UTI when I was pissing blood. This place actually is OK. Most of the time I spent shaking on the floor in pain..."
— Birdeye Review"I was miserable and i came out of there more depressed than when i went in staff didnt deal with fights or abuse allegations amoung residents very well... place was complete chaos..."
— FindRehabCenters Review"My child has made so much progress her at CBH IOP. This has changed are lives. The therapist is great and caring."
— Birdeye ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Filipina Magsino — May 4, 2026
- From Awareness to Action: How Columbus Regional Health Unified a County Around Mental Well-being | ACHI — Apr 20, 2026
- How to Adopt a Population-Based Behavioral Health Strategy | AHA — Feb 24, 2026
- ‘Hoax bomb’ found outside Columbus addiction, mental health center – Indianapolis Daily News — Dec 23, 2025
- CRH announces ownership transition of Treatment and Support Center - WJCP — Jun 18, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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