RiverValley Behavioral Health Hospital – Owensboro, Kentucky
1000 Industrial Dr, Owensboro, Kentucky, 42301
Last Updated: June 26, 2026
Insurance
Payment Options
- Cash or self-payment
- Medicaid
- State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
- Private health insurance
- State welfare or child and family services funds
- State education agency funds
- Community Mental Health Block Grants
- Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
- Self-pay options
Addiction Resource Score
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8.0
Out of 10
River Valley Behavioral Health Children’s Hospital, situated in Owensboro, Kentucky, offers specialized treatment to children and adolescents aged 5 to 17 who are afflicted with mental health and co-occurring disorders. This 80-bed psychiatric facility exclusively provides inpatient treatment, guaranteeing a highly structured and supportive environment for juvenile patients who require intensive mental health care. The facility is staffed with child and adolescent psychiatrists who supervise treatment and develop personalized care plans to assist patients in their recovery and stabilization. It also provides a robust aftercare program that is designed to provide patients with the necessary support after they have discharged from the hospital. This aftercare program facilitates the reintegration of families and patients into daily life while ensuring that they have access to ongoing therapeutic services and support resources.
The Hospital offers comprehensive care on its 40-acre campus, which concentrates on providing patients with coping mechanisms to manage their behavioral health challenges. This care includes individual and group therapy. In collaboration with Cleveland Clinic, the facility also provides specialized programs, including Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), for children with autism. The facility is open 24 hours a day and provides admissions and assessments by clinicians with a master’s degree. The duration of inpatient stays typically ranges from four to seven days, although this may be contingent upon the specific requirements of each individual. The program also incorporates educational and recreational activities, and patients have access to a school and gymnasium on-site to promote their overall well-being during their stay.
The hospital’s accreditations include certifications from the State Department of Health and partnerships with SAMHSA, which guarantee the provision of the highest quality of care. Furthermore, the hospital’s services are accessible to a wide range of individuals, as financial assistance is available to families in need.
Treatment Options
The facility offers multiple levels of care, such as:
- Aftercare Support
- Discharge Planning
- Assistance with obtaining social services
- Outcome follow-up after discharge
The center treats the following addictions and co-occurring disorders:
- Clients who have experienced trauma
- Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED)
- Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
- Screening for tobacco use
- Comprehensive mental health assessment
- Comprehensive substance use assessment
Treatment Modalities
- Couples/family therapy
- Group counseling
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment
- Activity therapy
- Trauma-related counseling
Conditions Treated
- Mental health treatment
- Co-occurring Disorders
Levels Of Care
- Luxury Treatment
- Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient
- Aftercare
License and Accreditation
- Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
- SAMHSA
Ancillary Services
- Case management service
- Education services
- Family psychoeducation
- Integrated primary care services
- Suicide prevention services
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