Edgewood Center for Children and Families

700 Airport Boulevard, Burlingame, CA 94010

✓ Joint Commission Est. 1851 1 care level
(833) 567-5838 Free · Confidential · 24/7

Key Facts About Edgewood Center for Children and Families

  • Location: Burlingame, CA — Joint Commission accredited
  • Levels of Care: Outpatient
  • Insurance: Accepts 24 providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield
  • Therapies: 1-on-1 Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy and more
  • Help Available: Call (833) 567-5838 for free insurance verification and placement assistance

About Edgewood Center for Children and Families

Opened in 1851, Edgewood Center for Children and Families is a well-established nonprofit in San Francisco, California offering stabilization and therapeutic services to youth and adolescents. They offer several levels of care including a residential program, a partial hospitalization program (PHP), and an intensive outpatient program (IOP). They specialize in the assessment, stabilization, and treatment of behavioral and emotional challenges and crises in clients ages 12-17. Edgewood Center’s treatment approach is trauma-informed, strengths based, and focuses on family involvement. Their goal is to decrease risky behaviors, encourage coping skills, and build better communication among family members. Edgewood Center uses therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), expressive art therapies, family therapy, and offers a weekly support group for caregivers. They are accredited by the Joint Commission and work with several insurance providers.

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 Edgewood Center for Children and Families provide structured pathways to evidence-based care. Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)

Who This Center Serves

Adolescents

Services Offered

Mental health treatment Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Outpatient
Outpatient mental health facility
Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI
Activity therapy Cognitive behavioral therapy Couples/family therapy Dialectical behavior therapy Individual psychotherapy Telemedicine/telehealth therapy Abnormal involuntary movement scale
Crisis intervention team
Private non-profit organization
County or local government funds Medicare Medicaid Other State funds Private health insurance Private or Community foundation State corrections or juvenile justice funds State education agency funds State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds State welfare or child and family services funds
Young adults Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED) Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
Mentoring/peer support
Smoking permitted in designated area
Children/Adolescents Young Adults Adults Seniors
Spanish Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing Other languages (excluding Spanish)
Any Chinese Language
Vaping permitted in designated area
Court-ordered outpatient treatment Family psychoeducation Intensive case management Psychosocial rehabilitation services Supported housing Case management service

What to Expect at Edgewood Center for Children and Families

1. Initial Assessment

A clinical team evaluates your history, needs, and goals to create a personalized plan.

2. Active Treatment

Evidence-based therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, typically 90 days.

3. Progress & Recovery

Regular progress reviews, skill-building sessions, and adjustment of your treatment plan.

4. Aftercare Planning

Continued support, relapse prevention strategies, and connections to community resources for lasting recovery.

Understanding Your Treatment Options

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.

Edgewood Center for Children and Families offers 1 distinct levels of care, allowing patients to step through treatment intensities as they progress.

The facility utilizes 8 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. Edgewood Center for Children and Families works with 24 insurance providers. Call (833) 567-5838 to verify your specific coverage and learn about out-of-pocket costs before admission.

Contact Information

700 Airport Boulevard, Suites 490 and 495, Burlingame, CA, 94010

Quick Facts

Program90 days
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Insurance24 accepted
AccreditationJoint Commission

Free 24/7 Helpline

(833) 567-5838

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Levels of Care

Available treatment intensities

Treatment Philosophy

Trauma Informed Family Involvement Strengths-Based

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Frequently Asked Questions

Edgewood Center for Children and Families accepts 24 insurance providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Bright Health, CareFirst. Coverage varies by plan. Call (833) 567-5838 for free verification.

Edgewood Center for Children and Families offers Outpatient, with therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy. Plans are individualized.

Costs vary by level of care, duration, and insurance. Most major insurance is accepted. Call (833) 567-5838 for a free cost estimate.

Yes. Browse all centers in CA or call (833) 567-5838 for recommendations.

Treatment starts with a comprehensive assessment, then a personalized plan with individual therapy, group sessions, and evidence-based methods. Programs typically last 90 days. Aftercare planning ensures ongoing support.

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