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Children's Crisis Treatment Center

Philadelphia, PA

SAMHSA Verified Inpatient PHP MAT Telehealth

Inpatient · PHP · MAT · Telehealth center · in Philadelphia, PA · Accepts Medicaid · Private · Serves adolescents, trauma survivors.

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About Children's Crisis Treatment Center

Children’s Crisis Treatment Center (CCTC) helps young children and families heal from emotional and behavioral challenges such as trauma, grief, and abuse. Serving children ages 18 months to 13, CCTC offers outpatient therapy and a day treatment (PHP) program. They provide a safe, nurturing space where families begin to recover and grow stronger together with a focus on early childhood care,
CCTC uses trauma-informed, evidence-based approaches to guide treatment. Therapy options include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), play therapy, art therapy, and attachment-based family therapy. Care plans are tailored by a team of therapists, psychiatrists, and nurses. These therapies help children express emotions, build coping skills, and foster strong bonds, while also empowering parents to support emotional development.
CCTC provides a Therapeutic Nursery for preschoolers with behavioral challenges, a family-based parenting program, and workshops for caregivers. Their Multiple Family Group model builds support through shared learning and healing. Most children served are under 10, reflecting their strong focus on early intervention. Bilingual services, advocacy, and care coordination ensure families receive support beyond the therapy room.

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 · MAT · Telehealth
Service settings
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Therapy approaches
Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale
Age groups
Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults
Special populations
Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED)
Medications used
Aripiprazole, Risperidone, Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI
Recovery supports
Mentoring/peer support
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; Community Mental Health Block Grants; Medicaid; Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid; State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds; State welfare or child and family services funds

Contact & Location

Address

1080 North Delaware Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19125

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Facility direct line

(215) 496-0707

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Children's Crisis Treatment Center accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Children's Crisis Treatment Center accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific PA Medicaid plan. Call (215) 496-0707 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Children's Crisis Treatment Center offer?
This facility offers: Inpatient, PHP, MAT, Telehealth. Service settings include: Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment. Primary focus: Mental health treatment.
Does Children's Crisis Treatment Center have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED).
What therapy methods does Children's Crisis Treatment Center use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale.
How do I start treatment at Children's Crisis Treatment Center?
Call the facility directly at (215) 496-0707 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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