Highland-Clarksburg Hospital

With 115 licensed beds, Highland-Clarksburg Hospital provides acute inpatient psychiatric treatment for children and adolescents ages 8-17, adults, and the adult forensic population. Located in Clarksburg, West Virginia, the nonprofit hospital has operated since 2013 and also treats substance use disorders (SUD). Their admission criteria include severe emotional, behavioral, and physical impairment related to substance use, as well as mental health conditions requiring hospitalization.

Psychiatric Stabilization and Therapy

A multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, nurses, therapists, case managers, and recreational specialists assesses each patient and develops a treatment plan. Treatment includes medication management, individual, group, and family therapy. Children and adolescents participate in nursing and skill-building groups, while adults have access to psychoeducation and individualized case management. The programs focus on stabilizing acute symptoms and preparing patients for discharge.

Therapeutic Activities and Hospital Facilities

Patients can participate in music, art, garden, and exercise therapy. The hospital has a gymnasium, workout room, library, music room, and spaces for card and board games. Younger patients can also use the Imagination Playground, play air hockey, and participate in outdoor activities. The hospital accepts admissions 24/7, subject to bed availability and clinical assessment. Staff provide discharge planning, and younger patients may progress to residential treatment or outpatient therapy after hospitalization.