Midwest Center for Youth and Families

A Life Worth Living

Take the first step on your journey of heath and healing.
Since 1997, Midwest Center for Youth & Families offers full-immersion residential Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) programs for males 12-18 and females 10-18 who struggle with emotional, behavioral and mental health challenges.

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Our Programs

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Residential Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Our full-immersion DBT program helps children and adolescents regain control of their emotions and replace destructive coping mechanisms with positive ones.

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Midwest Academy

Midwest Academy offers mental health treatment for children and adolescents in a structured, individualized educational setting.

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Parent DBT Classes

Our curriculum is designed to help parents learn and understand how DBT targets their child’s issues.

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Patriot Support Program

Our program for children of military members provides specialized care designed for the unique needs and challenges of military dependents.

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Admissions

Contact our Intake Department to make a referral, schedule a no cost phone assessment or schedule a tour.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to frequently asked questions.

What Sets Us Apart

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Our Location

Located in Northwest Indiana, Midwest Center for Youth & Families offers a secure, nurturing environment for children and adolescents to be fully immersed in our DBT Program. Through this unique environment, your loved one will have the opportunity to learn, practice and observe DBT skills. Our Ropes Course provides community-based recreational activities, organized by a recreational therapist, and allows children to practice their newly learned DBT skills in a natural setting.

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Patient Testimonials

“I will never be able to express my gratitude for this facility and its staff. DBT absolutely changed my life, and it continuing to help me every single day. Being in a new place at an extremely difficult time is awful, however I hope people can give it a chance because it really does help. The people here are seriously awesome, and I hope you all get the recognition you deserve. Thank you, Midwest, for everything you’ve done to help me.”

Anonymous
– Patient’s Parent

Your Feedback Matters

We value your feedback. Please take a few moments to share your review of the service you received while in our care.

Empathy: Supporting Healing and Trust

Empathy is at the heart of our patient-centered care, guiding how we listen, understand, and support each patient’s healing process. Learn more about our commitment to compassion and the respect we have towards all patient experiences in this short video.

Patient Satisfaction

4.39 / 5
I was treated with dignity and respect
4.57 / 5
I feel better now than when I was admitted
4.48 / 5
Overall I was very satisfied with my treatment

*Survey data was collected from July 2025 to December 2025 through Mental Health Outcomes, LLC, which benchmarks patient satisfaction data for psychiatric hospitals across the United States.

We’re Hiring!

We hire and train highly accomplished professionals who bring a wide variety of skills and experiences to our residential DBT treatment programs. If you’re looking for an opportunity to build a career of your dreams and join a team of professionals passionate about helping young patients, the Midwest Center for Youth & Families may be the place for you.