Kennedy Krieger Institute Baltimore - Center for Child and Family Traumatic Stress

Located near Johns Hopkins Hospital, this outpatient center supports youth ages 2 to 21 and their families through trauma recovery. The program treats conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, and stress related to abuse, neglect, and violence. Families receive services in a setting built around emotional healing and community connection.
The team uses therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and parent-child interaction therapy to help youth manage emotions and restore safety. They combine talk, movement, and play-based approaches with strong caregiver involvement. Every treatment plan focuses on supporting emotional regulation and building healthy relationships.
Clinics include services for Spanish-speaking families, support for children with developmental disabilities, and trauma-specific care for youth affected by early childhood abuse. Family sessions, mindfulness-based activities, and group support build resilience and create safe paths forward for children and their caregivers.

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 Kennedy Krieger Institute Baltimore - Center for Child and Family Traumatic Stress provide structured pathways to evidence-based care. Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)

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Choosing the right treatment facility is one of the most important decisions in the recovery journey. Research published by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) shows that treatment duration, therapeutic approach, and aftercare planning are the three strongest predictors of long-term sobriety.

Kennedy Krieger Institute Baltimore - Center for Child and Family Traumatic Stress offers 1 distinct levels of care, allowing patients to step through treatment intensities as they progress.

The facility utilizes 9 evidence-based therapeutic modalities. According to NIDA research, combination therapy approaches that integrate behavioral interventions (such as 1-on-1 Counseling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) with holistic support show significantly improved outcomes compared to single-modality programs.

Under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, most commercial insurance plans are required to cover substance abuse treatment. Kennedy Krieger Institute Baltimore - Center for Child and Family Traumatic Stress works with 24 insurance providers. Call (833) 567-5838 to verify your specific coverage and learn about out-of-pocket costs before admission.

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