Franciscan Children’s Boston

Franciscan Children’s is a Boston center that focuses on children, adolescents, and young adults with complex emotional and developmental needs. Since 1949, it has offered a range of services designed to support young people and their families. This Franciscan Children’s Boston location provides outpatient care for Massachusetts families seeking specialized youth treatment. The center provides outpatient care, which means visits are scheduled during the day and patients return home afterward.

The approach at Franciscan Children’s is trauma-informed and family-centered. Staff work with each young person to create a plan that addresses their specific challenges, whether that involves anxiety, depression, trauma, or other conditions. Massachusetts dual diagnosis treatment at Franciscan Children’s Boston includes evidence-based therapies for co-occurring conditions. The center also offers expressive arts and mindfulness activities to help youth build coping skills.

Franciscan Children’s Boston programs

Franciscan Children's provides outpatient care, including individual, group, and family therapy cognitive behavioral therapy dialectical behavior therapy are among the approaches offered. This Franciscan Children's Boston center runs outpatient programs that include alcohol rehab and drug rehab for Massachusetts youth. The center also offers psychoeducation and life skills training.

For children who need structured social support, a LEGO-based group helps build communication and cooperation. The typical program length is 50 days, though this can vary based on individual needs. If a child needs more intensive care, then the center can help coordinate with other Massachusetts rehab centers. The center is listed by SAMHSA as offering outpatient care, which is less intensive than inpatient or residential treatment.

• Evidence-Based
• Family Therapy
• Psychoeducation
• 1-on-1 Counseling
• Meditation & Mindfulness
• Group Therapy
• Trauma Informed
• Family Involvement
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Who the program is built for in Boston

• Children and adolescents from infancy through age 22
• Boys and girls with emotional or developmental challenges
• Young people experiencing anxiety, depression, or trauma
• Those with conditions such as bipolar disorder, eating disorders, or self-harm
• Families seeking a supportive, child-focused environment

The setting and how care works in Boston

You'll find Franciscan Children's at 30 Warren Street in Boston, Massachusetts. A call to the helpline lets you ask whether Franciscan Children's Boston has room for a child in your child's age group. Rooms at the center are air-conditioned, and staff provide services in English. For most programs, the length is 50 days. Children and adolescents are the people served here, and the setting is arranged with younger patients in mind.

Paying for care at Franciscan Children’s

According to the information available, Franciscan Children's accepts cash pay rates. If you have MassHealth or private insurance, verify coverage directly with Franciscan Children's Boston before scheduling. Insurance coverage may also be an option, but confirm any coverage directly with the center. The helpline can help you look into what your plan might cover.

What to raise with this location

• What insurance plans does Franciscan Children’s accept, and is MassHealth accepted?
• How is the 50-day program length determined for each child?
• What is the daily schedule for outpatient visits?
• How does the center involve families in treatment?
• What support is available for transitioning back to school or home?
• Does the center offer dual diagnosis treatment for co-occurring conditions?