Kansas City, MO

Cammack Childrens Center

Founded

1914

Program Length

30 days

Focus

At this center, you receive personalized care for mental health conditions. They provide therapy and tailor treatment to your unique needs, diagnoses, and preferences.

Cammack Children’s Center is a Level II therapeutic group home that helps boys and girls ages 12 to 17 who are in the custody of West Virginia’s Department of Health and Human Resources. They specialize in treating youth with emotional or behavioral challenges who need a safe and structured place to stay long-term. What makes Cammack stand out is its deep roots in the community and its long history of helping kids since 1914. The center uses a team-based approach to care, offering therapies like individual and group counseling, family support, psychiatric services, and more. Each child receives a personalized treatment plan that helps them heal, learn new skills, and get ready to return to a family setting. Their on-site school, medical care, and work programs also help youth stay on track and feel supported in every part of life. At Cammack, kids live in a supportive and structured home environment where staff are available 24/7. The center has its own school for credit recovery, fun recreation spaces, and even a summer program. Youth are cared for by nurses, counselors, and other professionals who help them feel safe and supported as they work toward a brighter future.

Services

Key offerings grouped by category

Type of Care

Mental health treatment

Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.)

Outpatient Residential/24-hour residential

Facility Type

Multi-setting mental health facility (e.g., non-hospital residential plus either outpatient and/or partial hospitalization/day treatment)

Treatment Approaches

Activity therapy Cognitive behavioral therapy Couples/family therapy Dialectical behavior therapy Group therapy Individual psychotherapy Abnormal involuntary movement scale

Emergency Mental Health Services

Crisis intervention team

Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public)

Private non-profit organization

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted

County or local government funds Medicaid Private health insurance Cash or self-payment State welfare or child and family services funds

Payment Assistance Available

Payment assistance (check with facility for details) Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)

Special Programs/Groups Offered

Young adults Seniors or older adults Clients who have experienced trauma Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED) Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)

Recovery Support Services

Housing services

Facility Smoking Policy

Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted

Children/Adolescents Young Adults Adults Seniors

Facility Vaping Policy

Vaping permitted in designated area

Ancillary Services

Family psychoeducation Legal advocacy Psychosocial rehabilitation services Supported employment Supported housing Vocational rehabilitation services Case management service Suicide prevention services Education services

Contact Information

Address

Kansas City, MO, 64116

Phone

(304) 523-3497

Contact

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