Inpatient Treatment
The Kobacker Center is northwest Ohio's first hospital devoted to adolescents experiencing severe emotional distress that places them at risk of harm to themselves or others. The facility includes 18 beds for children and adolescents facing acute mental health crises. The average length of stay is three to five days.
Inpatient treatment is individualized and tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient. The program is designed to provide a safe, supportive and structured environment where patients can focus on getting better.
The Kobacker Center's interdisciplinary team is led by a child and adolescent psychiatrist. The team also includes family therapists, registered nurses, nursing assistants, mental health technicians, recreational and expressive art therapists, and an academic tutor.
UToledo Health accepts all Ohio Medicaid insurance plans, Medicare, private pay and most commercial insurance plans. We can assist you in verifying your specific benefits. Physician and psychologist services are billed separately.
Inpatient treatment program goals
- Decrease psychiatric symptoms and improve functioning of the patient in his or her family, school, and community
- Ensure a comprehensive discharge plan that supports continued care upon discharge
Visitation
Visiting hours are Monday through Friday from 4 to 5 p.m. Visitors must be 18 or older and be on the patient’s approved visitation list. There is a limit of two visitors at a time.
Our philosophy of care
Family involvement is key to successful treatment. To develop a treatment plan, our staff incorporates information from family members about the adolescent's needs and challenges. Families are encouraged to communicate regularly with their child’s treatment team and attend treatment team meetings.
We follow evidence-based best practices for integrated treatment options that are proven to effectively treat adolescents in emotional distress.
Referrals
Referrals for UToledo Health’s inpatient child and adolescent care unit are accepted 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
To make a referral, call 419.383.5695.