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 Lutherwood
Residential Services
Indianapolis, Indiana
317-359-5467
Jim L. Dalton, PsyD – Director
Lutherwood, part of the ministry of Lutheran
Child & Family Services of Indiana/Kentucky, is a residential
treatment center that serves boys and girls ages 6-21 who are recovering
from the effects of abuse, neglect, abandonment, and/or are experiencing
chronic behavior problems and emotional problems. Some residents may
also have a history of hurting themselves or others, and some may
also show symptoms of psychiatric disorders and perhaps have been
unsuccessful in other, less restrictive programs.
Located on a 22-acre wooded campus on Indianapolis’ near east
side, facilities include 4 open units, 2 secure units, outdoor playgrounds,
a gymnasium, and an administrative building. Treatment includes “short-term
Stabilization, Family Reunification, Character-Based Interventions,
and Independent Living Skills Training,” incorporating behavior management
in the therapeutic milieu, daily sessions with Youth Counselors and
aftercare follow-up telephone contact. Intensive treatment services,
included family therapy, are provided in collaboration with Gallahue
Community Mental Health Center. Kindergarten through twelfth grade
education is provided through Indianapolis Public Schools, starting
out on-grounds at Lutherwood, with students transitioning to schools
in the community as soon as they are ready.
Individual treatment plans at Lutherwood are created for each resident’s
specific emotional issues, with the ultimate goal of reunification
with the community and/or family. Children are referred to Lutherwood
through public as well as private referral sources.
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