There are times when a child or adolescent living with a psychiatric illness cannot thrive in the home or in a community-based setting. An intensive, structured program may be prescribed when children or adolescents experiencing moderate to severe emotional or behavioral disturbances have failed to respond to less restrictive treatment interventions.

BayPointe’s intensive residential treatment program is certified by the Alabama Department of Mental Health and accredited by The Joint Commission.

Admission protocol

AltaPointe’s Intensive Residential Treatment program at BayPointe provides 24-hour, medically monitored psychiatric care for children and adolescents ages 5–18. The program serves young people who may be disruptive, hard to manage, or at risk of harming themselves or others.

Families can trust that their child will receive quality care in a safe, supportive environment. We also understand concerns about cost and will help guide you through available options. BayPointe partners with the Alabama Department of Human Resources, the Alabama Department of Mental Health, and the Alabama Children’s Services Facilitation Team–Multiple Needs Child Office.

For more information, call BayPointe at (251) 661-0153.

Referral sources

Physicians or other healthcare providers seeking to refer children and adolescents should contact BayPointe directly at (251) 661-0153 and ask for the residential coordinator. BayPointe accepts referrals from across the state.

After admission

BayPointe Hospital in Mobile provides a safe setting where children and teens receive the treatment they need to stabilize and build skills for daily life.

After a thorough evaluation, our team creates an individualized treatment plan that may include therapies and activities such as pet therapy, gardening, outings, gym time, and swimming.

Patients also take part in our academic program, led by certified teachers and tutors, with ongoing communication maintained with their home schools.

Families and caregivers are closely involved throughout treatment to strengthen connections and prepare for discharge. Our team partners with families, schools, DHR workers, and others to create a strong support system during and after care.

Features of residential services

• Psychiatric evaluation and 24-hour nursing care
• Individualized treatment planning to address clinical needs and medication management
• Direct involvement of patients, families, caregivers and other significant adults in the patient’s treatment and discharge planning
• An average nine to 12-month length of stay
• Participation in supervised recreational outings and field trips
• Participation in an academic program under the supervision of certified teachers

Discharge planning

It is important that the healthcare team has developed a plan for the child’s or adolescent’s continued care and his or her return home or to the least restrictive care. The patient and family or their guardian play a key role in creating this plan and getting ready for discharge from the hospital. Before the attending physician discharges a patient, many tasks must be completed before a patient can leave.