Children’s Advantage offers compassionate care for children, adolescents, and families struggling with mental health, behavioral, and substance use challenges. They treat a wide range of conditions, including anxiety, depression, mood swings, ADHD, trauma, and substance use. Their services include individual, family, and
group therapy, along with adolescent substance use treatment and psychiatry, all aimed at promoting healthy family development and emotional well-being.
The center uses evidence-based and
holistic approaches to care, incorporating therapies like The Seven Challenges for substance use, art therapy, and family counseling. Their team works closely with families to create personalized care plans, providing support through school-based programs and case management. With a focus on treating the whole person, Children’s Advantage helps clients build resilience and heal from trauma.
Children’s Advantage also offers unique programs, including school-based diversion services for students struggling with substance use and free prevention programs. Their art therapy helps children express themselves and manage emotions, while specialized groups target areas like anger management and coping skills. The center accepts
Medicaid, self-pay, and works on a sliding scale, ensuring that care is accessible to all families.
Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like Children's Advantage provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)