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Crittenton Childrens Center

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Overview

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Crittenton Children's Center in Kansas City specializes in treating children and adolescents facing emotional and behavioral health issues. The facility emphasizes a holistic approach to mental health care, offering compassionate, comprehensive treatment tailored to each child's unique needs. They provide inpatient psychiatric services for stabilization, residential treatment programs with structured therapeutic environments, and outpatient services including individual, family, and group therapy, medication management, and psychological testing. The multidisciplinary team comprises psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, therapists, nurses, and other specialized staff committed to pediatric mental health. Crittenton Children's Center is dedicated to creating a nurturing environment that fosters healing and growth through evidence-based practices. 2-star Google review rating with 140+ reviews. Patients at Crittenton Children's Center appreciate the friendly and supportive staff, though some have noted issues with communication and discharge procedures. While many found the care helpful, others reported negative experiences, emphasizing the importance of considering individual needs and preferences.

Address

10918 Elm Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64134

Directions

Ages Served

  • Adults (Ages 26-64)
  • Young Adults (Ages 18-25)
  • Youth (Ages 12-17)

Genders Accepted

  • Female
  • Male

Languages Served

  • Sign language
  • English

Treatment

  • Intensive outpatient treatment (IOP)
  • Regular outpatient treatment

Special Programs

  • Adolescents

Cost and Insurance

Insurance Accepted

  • Anthem
  • Aetna
  • Carelon
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • ComPsych
  • Health Net
  • Humana
  • MHN
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Other Private Insurance
  • Medicaid
  • State insurance

Disclaimer: Additional insurance plans may be accepted. Please contact the provider directly to confirm current coverage details, as this information may change.


Cost

$ - Low Cost Facility

Cost ratings are our best estimates to help guide you, not guarantees. Actual costs may vary with treatment, insurance, and other factors. While we aim for accuracy, details may change.

Financial Assistance

  • Does not offer Free
  • Does not offer Payment assistance
  • Does not offer Sliding fee scale

Treatment

Treatment Setting

  • Intensive outpatient treatment (IOP)
  • Regular outpatient treatment

Treatment Approaches

  • 12-step program support
  • Anger control support
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Incentive-based therapy
  • Matrix Model program
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Relapse prevention support
  • Substance use counseling
  • Trauma-focused counseling

Additional Support and Services

  • Mental health support

Counseling and Education

  • Family therapy
  • General health education services
  • Group therapy
  • One-on-one counseling
  • Substance use education
  • Tobacco and vaping cessation counseling

Transition Support

  • Discharge and next steps planning
  • Ongoing recovery care
  • Overdose prevention and naloxone education
  • Post-discharge follow-up

Testing & Pre-Treatment

  • Community outreach and support
  • Comprehensive health checkup
  • Hepatitis B testing
  • Hepatitis C testing
  • Mental health assessment
  • Mental health screening
  • Monitoring for metabolic syndrome
  • Oral fluid testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use assessment
  • Testing for HIV
  • Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections
  • Tobacco use assessment
  • Tuberculosis screening
  • Urine testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use screening

Amenities and Experiences

Policies

  • No smoking allowed
  • No vaping allowed

Ownership Type

  • Non-profit

Quality and Trust

The Joint Commission

The Joint Commission is one of the most trusted names in healthcare. If a rehab center has this accreditation, it means they meet strong national standards for safety, treatment quality, and staff training.

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Crittenton Childrens Center
Call 816-765-6600

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