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McKinley Children's Center

San Dimas, CA

SAMHSA Verified Outpatient Dual Dx Telehealth

Outpatient · Dual Dx · Telehealth center · in San Dimas, CA · Accepts Medicaid · Serves adolescents, trauma survivors.

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Direct line to McKinley Children's Center: (909) 599-1227

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About McKinley Children's Center

This center is dedicated to providing comprehensive behavioral health support to vulnerable youth, families and communities. They offer special educational programs for children with special needs to ensure they receive the appropriate support and resources to succeed in school. The clinicians also offer counseling and therapeutic services to address a wide range of mental health issues for both children and their families. In addition, they offer a short-term residential therapeutic program for boys ages 10-18 that focuses on addressing behavioral and emotional issues in a structured setting. The clinicians use evidence based therapies that are tailored to each individual and their trauma. The residential program offers a home-like setting and state of the art amenities. The boys can receive treatment up to 90 days. After 90 days, their treatment plan will be reviewed and revised if they are to stay longer.

Classified as outpatient mental health facility. 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
Outpatient · Dual Dx · Telehealth
Service settings
Outpatient
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
Young adults, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with eating disorders, 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
Mentoring/peer support
Emergency services
Crisis intervention team
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: County or local government funds; Community Mental Health Block Grants; IHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds; Medicaid; Other State funds; State corrections or juvenile justice funds; State education agency funds; 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

180 Via Verde, San Dimas, CA 91773

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Facility direct line

(909) 599-1227

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does McKinley Children's Center accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, McKinley Children's Center accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific CA Medicaid plan. Call (909) 599-1227 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does McKinley Children's Center offer?
This facility offers: Outpatient, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: Outpatient. 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 McKinley Children's Center have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Young adults, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with eating disorders, 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 McKinley Children's 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 McKinley Children's Center?
Call the facility directly at (909) 599-1227 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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