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Johns Hopkins Hospital Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Baltimore, MD

SAMHSA Verified Joint Commission Inpatient MAT Dual Dx

Inpatient · MAT · Dual Dx center · in Baltimore, MD · Accepts Medicaid · Private · TRICARE · Serves adolescents.

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About Johns Hopkins Hospital Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

This provider serves children and adolescents with emotional, behavioral, and psychiatric needs through hospital-based inpatient, outpatient, and day treatment programs. Teams work with youth facing anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, trauma, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), attention-deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and disruptive behaviors with clinical evaluations and therapies tailored to each child’s stage of development.
Clinicians use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), family counseling, behavior plans, and psychiatric care to support each child’s treatment goals. They guide youth and families through structured activities, individual and group sessions, school-based services, and medication management tailored to the child’s needs. Specialists across psychiatry, psychology, education, and medicine stay closely involved.
Children stay in a hospital-based setting where staff provide 24-hour supervision and pediatric medical support. The partial hospitalization program (PHP) offers structured daytime care with therapy, on-site schooling, and support for transitioning back home. Outpatient services include individual, family, and psychiatric sessions. Staff emphasize family participation and aftercare planning across all levels of care.

Classified as separate inpatient psychiatric unit of a general hospital. private non-profit organization. Primary focus: mental health treatment, treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.

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 · MAT · Dual Dx
Service settings
Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient
Therapy approaches
Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Electroconvulsive therapy, Group therapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale
Age groups
Children/Adolescents
Special populations
Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED)
Medications used
Chlorpromazine, Fluphenazine, Haloperidol, Perphenazine, Aripiprazole, Brexpiprazole, Clozapine, Lurasidone, Olanzapine, Olanzapine/Fluoxetine combination + 7 more
Emergency services
Psychiatric emergency onsite services
Facility operation
Private non-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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

Full list from SAMHSA: Medicaid; Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE); Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment; State welfare or child and family services funds

Contact & Location

Address

1800 Orleans Street, Baltimore, MD 21287

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Facility direct line

(410) 955-5000

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Johns Hopkins Hospital Child and Adolescent Psychiatry accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Johns Hopkins Hospital Child and Adolescent Psychiatry accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific MD Medicaid plan. Call (410) 955-5000 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Johns Hopkins Hospital Child and Adolescent Psychiatry offer?
This facility offers: Inpatient, MAT, Dual Dx. Service settings include: Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient. Primary focus: Mental health treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
Does Johns Hopkins Hospital Child and Adolescent Psychiatry have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED).
What therapy methods does Johns Hopkins Hospital Child and Adolescent Psychiatry use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Electroconvulsive therapy, Group therapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale.
How do I start treatment at Johns Hopkins Hospital Child and Adolescent Psychiatry?
Call the facility directly at (410) 955-5000 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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