Childrens Center of Hamden

1400 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, Connecticut, 06517

Levels of care: Residential Rehab, PHP / Day Treatment, Outpatient Rehab +5 more
Accreditation: Joint Commission (JCAHO), State Licensed
Insurance: Medicaid
Languages: English, Spanish, ASL

Contact this center

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Childrens Center of Hamden, located in Hamden, Connecticut, is a treatment provider focused on adolescents ages 13 to 17. It offers Partial Hospitalization / Day Treatment, one of 29 facilities among 128 nearby to provide this level of care, giving younger clients a structured daytime program without a full residential stay.

The center holds Joint Commission (JCAHO) accreditation, a distinction shared with 38 of the 128 facilities in the area. It provides academic support to help teens keep up with schooling during treatment, along with ASL accessibility and a harm reduction approach. The facility maintains a smoke-free environment throughout its campus.

Conditions treated

Conditions / Mental Health

PTSD / TraumaCo-Occurring DisordersSelf-Harm

Substances Treated

Alcohol

Treatment approaches

Therapies Offered

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)Motivational InterviewingGroup TherapyIndividual TherapyFamily Therapy

Treatment Approaches

Evidence-BasedTrauma-InformedHarm Reduction

Who this facility serves

Who We Support

MenWomenTeens / AdolescentsYoung AdultsAdults

Age Groups

Adolescents (13–17)Young Adults (18–25)Adults (26–64)

Gender Program

Co-Ed

Languages

EnglishSpanishASL

Levels of care

✕Detox
✕Inpatient
✓Residential Rehab
✓PHP / Day Treatment
✕Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
✓Outpatient Rehab
✓Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
✓Dual-Diagnosis / Co-Occurring
✕Sober Living
✓Aftercare / Continuing Care
✓Virtual / Telehealth
✕In-Home Care
✕Interventions
✓Recovery Coaching
✕Concierge Treatment
✕Retreat
✕Recovery School
✕Therapeutic Boarding School

Insurance & payment

Accepts

Medicaid

Payment options

medicaidPrivate InsuranceSelf-Pay / CashState-Funded / Free

Accreditation and licensing

Joint Commission (JCAHO)State Licensed

The facility

Academic Support / School

Admissions and policies

Smoke-Free FacilityVape-Free Facility

How this compares nearby

Among the 128 treatment centers we list within 30 miles of Hamden, this is one of:

29that offer PHP / Day Treatment
38that hold Joint Commission (JCAHO)

Frequently asked questions

What levels of care does Childrens Center of Hamden offer?

Childrens Center of Hamden offers Residential Rehab, PHP / Day Treatment, Outpatient Rehab, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), Dual-Diagnosis / Co-Occurring, Aftercare / Continuing Care, Virtual / Telehealth and Recovery Coaching.

What conditions does Childrens Center of Hamden treat?

Childrens Center of Hamden treats PTSD / Trauma, Co-Occurring Disorders and Self-Harm.

What therapies does Childrens Center of Hamden use?

Childrens Center of Hamden offers Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy and Family Therapy.

Is Childrens Center of Hamden accredited?

Childrens Center of Hamden lists accreditation from Joint Commission (JCAHO) and State Licensed.

What languages are spoken at Childrens Center of Hamden?

Services are available in English, Spanish and ASL.

Who does Childrens Center of Hamden serve?

Childrens Center of Hamden lists programmes for Men, Women, Teens / Adolescents, Young Adults and Adults.

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Where this information comes from

Listing details for Childrens Center of Hamden are compiled from SAMHSA National Directory of Treatment Facilities, findtreatment.gov and the facility's own website.