Midwest Center for Youth & Families

Midwest Center for Youth & Families We offer specialized residential treatment for children and adolescents with complex mental illnesses Model representations of real patients are shown.

Physicians are on the medical staff of Midwest Center for Youth & Families, but, with limited exceptions, are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of Midwest Center for Youth & Families The facility shall not be liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians. We are unable to provide medical advice through social media. Please contact your physician, or in case of emergency, call 911 or the National Su***de Prevention Lifeline at 988. Please visit our website for language assistance, disability accommodations, the non-discrimination notice, Terms of Service and other important disclaimers.

A time to give thanks, reflect and be grateful. Our facility comes together to honor the spirit of the holidays with inc...
11/27/2025

A time to give thanks, reflect and be grateful. Our facility comes together to honor the spirit of the holidays with incredible team members, residents and community support.

Wishing everyone a happy Thanksgiving!

There's no such thing as a loser when you celebrate with the kiddos in a pie eating contest! Nothing brings people toget...
11/26/2025

There's no such thing as a loser when you celebrate with the kiddos in a pie eating contest! Nothing brings people together like good vibes and good eats.

Everyone had a blast digging into these festive desserts.

It’s that time of year again! We’re proud to be part of the Toys for Tots community, helping bring joy to kids and suppo...
11/25/2025

It’s that time of year again! We’re proud to be part of the Toys for Tots community, helping bring joy to kids and support families in need. Let’s spread some holiday cheer—donate today!

To learn how you can participate, visit toysfortots.org.

When teams say they’re like family, we take it to the next level. Jeri is a staple on our team, providing prepared meals...
11/24/2025

When teams say they’re like family, we take it to the next level. Jeri is a staple on our team, providing prepared meals for our residents. It just so happens that part of the rest of the team includes her daughter, Jamie (right), and granddaughter, Mackenzie (left).

The kids love them, and it’s a perfect example of teamwork coming together like a family!

Our Cognia-accredited school had an amazing time during our One Book, One School event. How sweet it was to explore Char...
11/21/2025

Our Cognia-accredited school had an amazing time during our One Book, One School event. How sweet it was to explore Charlie and the Chocolate Factory! After reading the book, some of our residents enjoyed a trip to the South Bend Chocolate Co.- Factory Location to see how many of the treats are made and create lasting memories.

Keeping our ear to the ground and staying informed about the community’s business and economic outlook is imperative to ...
11/20/2025

Keeping our ear to the ground and staying informed about the community’s business and economic outlook is imperative to being an active participant in the neighborhoods where we live and work.

We had a great time at the Valparaiso Business Luncheon, where building connections, discussing the economic landscape and meeting new leaders helped strengthen our ability to serve those who rely on us.

We love rewarding our residents with tasty treats. Recently, some of our residents enjoyed fresh cotton candy compliment...
11/19/2025

We love rewarding our residents with tasty treats. Recently, some of our residents enjoyed fresh cotton candy compliments of our Director of Clinical Services, Jenna S. It was a fun and memorable treat for everyone.

What drives our team every day? Passion, dedication and a commitment to helping the young people in our care thrive.Chec...
11/14/2025

What drives our team every day? Passion, dedication and a commitment to helping the young people in our care thrive.

Check out today's article on GreatNews.Life to learn more about what motivates our staff to make a difference.

Midwest Center for Youth & Families provides a highly structured environment for children navigating mental health challenges. Daily life blends rigorous therapy with essential childhood skills, led by a dedicated staff, to help children stabilize, catch up on school and learn practical skills to h...

It’s official: we had a blast discovering who really makes the best soup around! The overwhelming winner is Angie’s Wild...
11/13/2025

It’s official: we had a blast discovering who really makes the best soup around! The overwhelming winner is Angie’s Wild Rice Soup. What a fun way to bond and share new recipes with our teammates.

Congratulations on the win! You get to hold the trophy until next time! 🏆

Continuing to thank those who have served and their families, we want to highlight Dr. Jarvis. Thank you for all you do ...
11/11/2025

Continuing to thank those who have served and their families, we want to highlight Dr. Jarvis. Thank you for all you do for our team, your fellow veterans and, most importantly, the kids you help every day.

We also extend our gratitude to all the veterans on our team, our referral sources and those who have children in our care.

To learn about our Patriot Support Program and the care we provide for military families, visit http://spklr.io/6188BMOGy.

This month, we proudly honor National Veterans and Military Families Month. As part of the Patriot Support Program, we e...
11/10/2025

This month, we proudly honor National Veterans and Military Families Month. As part of the Patriot Support Program, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to all veterans, service members, and their families for the sacrifices you make and the strength you show every day.

Children of military parents often face unique behavioral, emotional and psychiatric challenges. That’s why we provide a specialized treatment program for military dependents.

To learn more, visit http://spklr.io/6181BMK8N.

Our Service Excellence Committee hosted a fall bonfire for residents who’ve achieved Green Level and above! Everyone had...
11/08/2025

Our Service Excellence Committee hosted a fall bonfire for residents who’ve achieved Green Level and above! Everyone had a great time roasting hot dogs, making s’mores and enjoying a beautiful fall evening together. 🍂🔥

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1012 West Indiana Street
Kouts, IN
46347

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Midwest Center for Youth and Families offers specialized residential treatment for children and adolescents with complex mental illness. Conditions we treat include but are not limited to: bipolar disorder, borderline features, depression, severe ADHD, suicidal and self-harming behaviors as well as the long term effects of low self-esteem. We serve male and female youth ages 10-20. Our locked and secure, therapeutic residential units are separated by age and gender: Midwest Center located in Kouts, IN -Male Unit (ages 10-20) -Female Unit (ages 10-14) -Female Adolescent Unit (ages 14-20) -Female Adolescent Unit (ages 14-20) South Shore located in Valparaiso, IN -Female Adolescent Unit (ages 12-20) IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION By submitting content to this page, you understand and acknowledge that this information is available to the public, and that Riveredge Hospital may use this information for internal and external communications and fundraising purposes. Please note that other participants may use your posted information beyond the control of Riveredge Hospital. If you do not wish to have the information you have made available via this site: used; published; copied and/or reprinted; please do not post on this page. We reserve the right to remove comments/posts that are abusive, hurtful, off-topic, harassing or that violate the privacy of our patients and their families.

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For language assistance, disability accommodations and the non-discrimination notice, visit our website.​

Model representations of real patients are shown. Actual patients cannot be divulged due to HIPAA regulations.