OurPlace is Four Rivers Behavioral Health’s day program for adolescents and children, offering intensive behavioral health treatment in a structured daytime setting. The program provides approximately five hours of care each day, five days a week, combining therapy, behavioral support, and educational instruction.
This level of care serves as an alternative to inpatient hospitalization and is designed for adolescents experiencing complex emotional or behavioral challenges who need more support than traditional outpatient therapy can provide.
A team of therapists, clinicians, and our child psychiatrist works together to assess each participant’s needs and develop an individualized treatment plan that supports both emotional healing and personal growth.
The primary objective of the OurPlace program is to help participants address their unique emotional and behavioral challenges in a supportive environment.
The program focuses on helping:
Treatment is delivered in an environment characterized by empathy, patience, and personal responsibility, helping children develop the skills needed to succeed both at home and in school.
Children and adolescents in the OurPlace program receive care from a multidisciplinary team that may include therapists, behavioral health clinicians, and our child psychiatrist. Four Rivers Behavioral Health has the only Board Certified Child Psychiatrist in the region, who plays an important role in the program’s treatment planning and oversight.
This collaborative approach allows professionals to work closely with both the child and their family to identify concerns, develop treatment strategies, and monitor progress throughout the program.
Each participant works with our to cocreate a personalized treatment plan tailored to their specific needs. Treatment plans often include a combination of therapeutic techniques designed to address emotional, behavioral, and social concerns.
Therapy may include:
Individual, Group, or Family therapy
Behavioral skill development
Educational instruction and support
Families are an important part of the treatment process, and parents or guardians are encouraged to actively participate in their child’s care.
Therapists lead daily psychotherapy groups where children can share thoughts and feelings, learn healthy communication skills, and receive support from peers in a structured setting.
Individual therapy sessions are provided when appropriate and are guided by each child’s individualized treatment plan. These sessions allow clinicians to address specific concerns and work toward personal goals.
Specialized therapy groups focus on topics such as anger management, relaxation techniques, cognitive therapy, and emotional regulation. Sessions may include discussion, activities, role-playing, and skill-building exercises.
Children participate in daily activities designed to improve communication, conflict resolution, stress management, and the ability to handle peer pressure. These groups help strengthen relationships and promote healthy social development.
Therapeutic recreation activities—including arts, crafts, games, and other structured leisure activities—are used to strengthen personal skills, teamwork, and emotional expression.
Community group sessions allow children to discuss concerns, resolve conflicts, and support one another while maintaining a safe and therapeutic group environment.
OurPlace is designed for children who require more intensive behavioral health support than traditional outpatient therapy but do not require full hospitalization.
Before enrollment, a pre-admission screening is conducted to determine whether the program is the best fit for the child’s needs. Parents or guardians are encouraged to discuss treatment options with their physician, therapist, or other healthcare providers before making a decision.
Successful treatment works best when families are involved and confident that the program is the right choice for their child.
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