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Cammack Childrens Center

Kansas City, MO

SAMHSA Verified Inpatient PHP

Inpatient · PHP center · in Kansas City, MO · Accepts Medicaid · Private · Serves adolescents, seniors, trauma survivors.

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About Cammack Childrens Center

Cammack Children’s Center is a Level II therapeutic group home that helps boys and girls ages 12 to 17 who are in the custody of West Virginia’s Department of Health and Human Resources. They specialize in treating youth with emotional or behavioral challenges who need a safe and structured place to stay long-term. What makes Cammack stand out is its deep roots in the community and its long history of helping kids since 1914.
The center uses a team-based approach to care, offering therapies like individual and group counseling, family support, psychiatric services, and more. Each child receives a personalized treatment plan that helps them heal, learn new skills, and get ready to return to a family setting. Their on-site school, medical care, and work programs also help youth stay on track and feel supported in every part of life.
At Cammack, kids live in a supportive and structured home environment where staff are available 24/7. The center has its own school for credit recovery, fun recreation spaces, and even a summer program. Youth are cared for by nurses, counselors, and other professionals who help them feel safe and supported as they work toward a brighter future.

Classified as multi-setting mental health facility (e.g., non-hospital residential plus either outpatient and/or partial hospitalization/day treatment). private non-profit organization. Primary focus: mental health treatment.

This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: April 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

Quick Facts

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA.

Level of care
Inpatient · PHP
Service settings
Outpatient, Residential/24-hour residential
Therapy approaches
Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Individual psychotherapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale
Age groups
Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors
Special populations
Young adults, Seniors or older adults, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED), Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
Recovery supports
Housing services
Emergency services
Crisis intervention team
Facility operation
Private non-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

Verify coverage
Medicaid
Medicare
Private insurance
TRICARE / VA
Self-pay / Cash
Sliding scale

Full list from SAMHSA: County or local government funds; Medicaid; Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment; State welfare or child and family services funds

Contact & Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cammack Childrens Center accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Cammack Childrens Center accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific MO Medicaid plan. Call (304) 523-3497 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Cammack Childrens Center offer?
This facility offers: Inpatient, PHP. Service settings include: Outpatient, Residential/24-hour residential. Primary focus: Mental health treatment.
Does Cammack Childrens Center have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Young adults, Seniors or older adults, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED), Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI).
What therapy methods does Cammack Childrens Center use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Individual psychotherapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale.
How do I start treatment at Cammack Childrens Center?
Call the facility directly at (304) 523-3497 for an intake assessment. Our free 24/7 helpline (+1 (205) 973-2878) can also help you compare programs, verify insurance, and navigate options. No physician referral is required.
Is treatment confidential?
Yes. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) provides strict confidentiality protections for substance use treatment records — stricter than HIPAA. Records cannot be disclosed without written consent, even to family, employers, or law enforcement.
What happens when you call? (general intake process)

Most treatment centers follow a 4-step intake: (1) confidential assessment — substance history, mental health, insurance, preferences (protected by 42 CFR Part 2); (2) insurance verification — facility contacts your plan to confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs; (3) level-of-care recommendation — clinical staff match you to detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient based on severity; (4) admission typically within 24–48 hours. Timing varies by facility and bed availability.

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Sources & References

  • SAMHSA — Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Source of facility programs, services, and accepted payments.
  • SAMHSA — NSDUH, 2023.
  • CMS — Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
  • 42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records.

Facility data last synced: April 2026. Editorial policy.

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