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| At a time when hospitals nationwide are closing their child and adolescent psychiatric programs because these programs generally are not profitable, Meriter has reaffirmed our commitment to our program and to meeting the needs of the community we serve by building a new 22-bed not-for-profit child and adolescent psychiatric hospital on Madison's west side. Located on 40 wooded acres, this new hospital provides a safe and therapeutic environment for children and teens during what can be a frightening time for them and their families. This state-of-the-art facility cost $4.2 million to create and private support plays an important role. For more information, or to learn more about recognition opportunities in the new hospital, contact Meriter Foundation at (608) 417-5300 or via e-mail. |
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The Need
Psychiatric problems are the number one cause of hospitalization for children in Wisconsin.
Suicide is the second leading cause of death for teens in our state.
Meriter's Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Program:
- Is the only inpatient child and adolescent psychiatry program in south central Wisconsin.
- Is a regional referral center, admitting patients in the past three years from 31 counties in Wisconsin, as well as communities in northern Illinois and Iowa.
- Served 268 adolescents and 108 children in 2002.
- Turned away more than 125 kids in 2002, who might have benefited from inpatient psychiatric care because of space limitations.
- Received calls about more than 500 children.
- Consists of an interdisciplinary staff made up of specially trained psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, occupational and recreational therapists, alcohol and other drug abuse counselors, mental health specialists and two, full-time licensed school teachers certified to work with children with exceptional needs.
- Provides training and outreach to school districts and other agencies that work with youth to help them recognize mental illness in children and teens.
The new 22-bed facility provides the following improvements:
- All private patient rooms
- A gymnasium
- Outdoor recreation areas centered on 40 wooded acres
- Four acute care beds
10/1/2007
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