Midwest Center for Youth & Families

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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.

01/29/2026

We love receiving positive feedback from parents! Hearing their experiences reminds our team why this work matters every day.

To learn how we can help your child, visit https://bit.ly/3M1VthF.

01/28/2026

Meet Diana L., otherwise known as Mama D. When asked about her "why," the answer was simple:

"My why is helping others. I've always helped in one way or another but never felt that I did enough. When I started here 17 years ago, I thought, 'Wow, I can really do good helping others.' I still felt that it wasn't enough. I thought, 'What more can I do? I really want to make a difference in the kids' lives.' As the years went on, many of the past kids would call in and tell me what a difference I had made in their life. This is why I'm still here, working at making a difference."

Thank you, Mama D, for everything you have done for our kids and everything you will continue to do for many others in the future!

01/27/2026

Empathy is a vital part of maintaining strong mental health. 💙

When we practice empathy, we connect with others on a deeper level, build stronger relationships and create a sense of belonging. Being understood and showing understanding to others can reduce feelings of isolation and strengthen our emotional well-being.

In a world that can feel overwhelming, empathy reminds us we're not alone. Let's lead with compassion, for ourselves and for others.

Empathy is a cornerstone of compassionate, Trauma Informed Care. By understanding and connecting with individuals' experiences, empathy helps create a safe, ...

01/23/2026

Midwest Center for Youth and Families made the Top 10 Videos on Valpo.Life in 2025, featured by GreatNews.Life. Check out our CEO, Chris Iliff, sharing a meaningful conversation about leadership and more.

Link: https://bit.ly/4bbOg8X

One of our favorite things to do at GreatNews.Life is to get together with partners, community members, or organizations to share good news in a way that is fresh and exciting. That often comes through as a video! Being able to film what’s happening around us and share that with the community has ...

01/22/2026

Are you looking for your next opportunity, not just a job but a place to learn, collaborate and be part of a truly great team?

Explore our career opportunities and find a role where you can grow and make a meaningful impact. Apply today at https://bit.ly/468Ox98.

01/21/2026

Meet Teacher Scott from Classroom B! We asked him why he chose to be a teacher here. He stated:

"As a lifelong educator, I have always been called and driven to be a champion for critical intervention and promoting long-term academic, social and professional outcomes. I truly enjoy the levels of engagement that value well-being and the fulfillment that differ from the traditional classroom setting. For me, the greatest life-changing reward is compassionately witnessing a student regain the confidence and resilience to learn after a period of intense struggle while embracing their future with a new perspective and set of skills needed to be successful in life."

What an asset to the team! It's hard to find individuals who go above and beyond. Thank you, Teacher Scott!

01/20/2026

A while back, we celebrated our 100th day of school by becoming 100 days smarter. Our education staff had fun throwing it back for our kids by dressing up and planning engaging activities to make the day special.

01/16/2026

We made the list of Top 10 Health Articles for NWI LIFE in 2025! Part of GreatNews.Life, these channels help us share messaging about important mental health topics throughout our region.

Check out the full list here: https://greatnews.life/article/top-10-health-articles-for-NWI-life-in-2025/?region=nwi.

While it’s important to have fun with friends and family members, the number one priority to making that happen relies on our health. Everyone goes through difficult times each year, which is what makes our wellbeing so important. In 2025, we covered health topics such as health fairs, pediatricia...

01/15/2026

We're honored to announce that South Shore Academy has been officially recognized as the BEST of 2025 Valparaiso Award Winner in the Mental Health Clinic category! 🏆

This prestigious recognition from BusinessRate is based on verified data from Google Reviews, analyzing customer satisfaction, brand reputation and service excellence. But this award truly belongs to our incredible staff who show up every day with compassion, dedication and a commitment to providing outstanding care.

Thank you to our amazing team and to the families who trust us with their care. This recognition reflects your trust in us and our staff's unwavering commitment to making a difference.

01/14/2026

Even when snow is coming down sideways, our intake team is here and ready to help!

Stay warm, we’ve got you covered. Give us a call today at 888-629-3471.

12/25/2025

Wishing you peace and joy this holiday season. ❤️

From our family to yours, may your day be filled with love, laughter and cherished moments with the people who matter most.

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!

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1012 West Indiana Street
Kouts, IN
46347

Telephone

+18886293471

Website

https://midwest-center.com/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Yext

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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.