Child & Adolescent Inpatient Program at Bradley Hospital

Bradley Hospital offers inpatient services for children ages 2 to 18 years who suffer from serious disorders and are in need of short-term stabilization assessment and treatment.

Our inpatient program comprises two age-designated units: a children's unit for ages 3 to 12 years and an adolescent unit for ages 11 to 17 years. Exceptions may be made for patients who are 18 years old and enrolled in high school.

Children and their families are assigned to an attending psychiatrist and a family therapist who work within a multidisciplinary team comprising psychologists, nurses, pediatricians or pediatric nurse practitioner, and behavioral  health specialists. Additional services that may be recommended for your child include occupational therapy, art therapy, music therapy, and speech therapy.

Bradley's Philosophy of Care

Teamwork: We work as a team with you and your child. We understand that parents and caregivers know their children best.

Understanding the whole child: We look at all areas of your child's development (physical, emotional and social). We work together as a team of professionals from many disciplines.

Least restrictive care: We actively work to help children be successful in less restrictive environments.

Problem-solving and collaboration: We teach children tools to help them resolve conflict in healthier ways and to help them make safer choices.

Support of diversity: We understand that families come in many forms and from diverse backgrounds. We respect differences in child-rearing beliefs and view diversity as an important part of treatment.

Learn more about our children and adolescent inpatient programs.