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Location: Little Rock, AR
Population Served: Adolescents 12-17 years of age in need of mental health services on a 24 hour a day basis.
| # of residents per unit: 12 | Residents per room: 1-2 | Capacity: 54 |
Contact with family (Calls and visit schedule): Kids have daily contact with their family either via zoom, face time calls, or phone calls. In the evening they are given time to call families and their families are welcome to call anytime during the day. Outside of Covid-19 Restrictions families can visit on the weekends and once during the week.
| Restraint utilized? Yes | Chemical Restraint utilized? Yes | Seclusion utilized? Yes |
Clinical Director – LPC
Therapists: 8 full-time therapists (4 LAC, 3 LCSW, 1 LPE-1); 1 part-time/contract therapists (1 LCSW)
Treatment modalities offered: EMDR, TF-CBT, ARC, Brain Spotting, Trauma-Focused Family Therapy, Reactive Attachment Multi-Family Group
# of individual therapy sessions/week: 2-3x/week
# of group therapy sessions led by a licensed mental health professional/week: 2-4x/week
# of family therapy sessions/week: 1x/week
Police Report
Battery
Staff wanted to file a report because a Resident had been attacked a few days earlier. At the time, the Resident stated they were slapped and punched by another resident, and nothing was said or done after advising staff. The Resident did not have any injuries and refused medical attention. The report number was given to staff and the resident.
Police Report
Assault
After resident refused to eat breakfast in their room, the resident retreived a plastic knife from the kitchen at unknown time. After staff escorted resident to their room, the resident lunged at staff with knife. Another staff member was able to knock the knife out of the residents hand. MEMS responded and transported Resident to Children’s Hospital for treatment.
Police Report
Medical Emergency
Staff stated that 2 residents had swallowed batteries. Both were transported by MEMS to Children’s Hospital for treatment.
Police Report
Information
Staff stated that Resident struck them and 2 other staff members when asked to change clothes. All 3 staff members advised they were not injured and did not require medical attention.
Police Report
Assist Ambulance
Officers secured the scene for MEMS to transport resident to another location without incident.
Police Report
Runaway
Staff reported that resident had caused a disturbance at the facility, stole a bike, and fled into the woods on foot. A search was conducted of the area with negative results. Resident was entered into ACIC/NCIC as a runaway.
Police Report
Terroristic Threat
While Staff tried to get Resident back into the building with assistance, Resident threated to beat Staff. After some resistance, Deputy placed Resident in handcuffs. A court date was scheduled for 5/19/2020 in the Pulaski County
Juvenile Court. Resident was released back to staff and walked back into the building with no other issues.
Police Report
Assault
Staff made a phone report for a battery already occured. Staff stated on 4/14/2020 Resident became angry that they had 2 strikes. Resident then hit Staff with a water bottle in the chest, and then punched Staff in the face and kicked Staff. Staff stated the incident was not reported because managers had already left; Incident was reported the next day.
Police Report
Runaway
Staff stated resident ran off into a wooded area, and two staff members were following the resident to keep them in sight. A staff member was able to convince the resident to go inside. Resident stated he didn’t want to hurt anyone, but had lost hope for the future. MEMS arrived and transported the resident to Maumelle Methodist Behavioral Hospital for further medical treatment.
Police Report
Suicide Threat
Resident stated that they were tired of being in the facility and wanted to die. MEMS & Rescue arrived on scene. Resident was transported to Methodist Behavioral Hospital by MEMS.
Police Report
Suicide Attempt
Deputy located resident in staff’s office and handcuffed resident, observing several cuts on the residents arms. Staff advised the glass used by the resident had been taken away. Resident refused to provide statement. MEMS transported the resident to Children’s Hospital for further assessment.
Police Report
Suicide Attempt
Upon the deputies arrival, 7 staff members were gathered in a corner with resident between them and the wall to keep resident from fleeing. Resident was handcuffed, and brought to a chair to wait for medicals arrival. Deputy noticed several deep cuts on inner forearm area. Resident stated they weren’t trying to commit suicide. MEMS transported resident to Children’s Hospital for further evaluation.
Police Report
Found Property
Staff found a pipe during a room search, and suspected it was a weed pipe. After deputy examined the pipe, he determined it was a vaping device and it was not used to smoke marijuana.
Police Report
Runaway
Day Treatment – Resident did not return home after school. A Missing Persons Report was completed.
Police Report
Battery
Resident got into physical altercation with another resident. Resident had no physical injuries and did not hit back. A report was made for documentation purposes.
Police Report
Battery
Staff stated that while teaching a class, Resident started talking to a group of girls. Having had issues with girls in the past, Staff wanted to move Resident near the other boys. Resident became argumentative and struck Staff on the face. Deputy spoke with Resident about altercation and explained the consequences.
Police Report
Missing Person
Resident ran away, likely to Jacksonville or Hot Springs; A Missing Person Report was filed.
Police Report
Terroristic Threat
After verbal altercation between residents, staff evacuated the classroom so resident could be restrained. After evacuating, resident threatened other resident. After deputy spoke with resident, resident stated they didn’t mean what was said.
Police Report
Disturbance
Staff stated resident was throwing rocks at staff members and kicking doors. The resident was transported to Rivendell Behavior Health Services of Arkansas without incident.
Police Report
Medical Emergency, Suicide Attempt
Resident intentionally cut themselves with a razor blade. Staff removed blade from resident but had no details of injury. MEMS arrived and transferred resident to AR Children’s Hospital for both physical and mental evaluation.
Police Report
Terroristic Threat
Staff stated resident threatened to “put a bullet” in another resident. Resident apologized for the comment.
Police Report
Battery
Resident stated that after verbal exchange between another resident, they were slapped and punched in the forehead sustaining a minor injury.
Police Report
Runaway
Staff stated resident ran away while outside speaking with staff; resident returned while deputies on site, then ran out backdoor again, Resident was located in a field near the youth home. After speaking with deputies, resident returned and went inside with staff.
Police Report
Assault
Staff stated that 2 residents were involved in a physical altercation. When Staff assisted with the altercation, Resident slapped Staff in face. Staff received medical evaluation. Deputy was advised to cite Resident out to Juvenile Court and issued a court date of 2/11/2020 for the Resident.
Police Report
Terroristic Threat
Day Treatment – Resident made verbal threats to “stab” and “drown” another resident; Resident making the threats was given two days of suspension at home.