The Whole Child

10155 Colima Road, Whittier, CA 90603

Est. 1960 1 care level
(833) 567-5838 Free · Confidential · 24/7

Key Facts About The Whole Child

  • Location: Whittier, CA
  • 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 The Whole Child

The Whole Child focuses on supporting children dealing with trauma and stress, as well as addressing childhood obesity. They provide comprehensive care to children and offer crucial support for parents, helping them navigate challenges and ensuring both mental and physical well-being.
The center takes an evidence-based approach, offering trauma-specific therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to address emotional and mental health struggles. Early childhood interventions help prevent and treat socio-emotional issues, while parenting programs strengthen family bonds and reduce the risk of abuse, ensuring children get a healthy start in life.
They also offer unique programs like Parent Enrichment services, which help parents build strong attachments with their children from birth to five years old. They also provide nutrition education and physical activity programs designed to prevent childhood obesity, promoting healthy habits and encouraging active lifestyles to combat the effects of obesity.

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 The Whole Child provide structured pathways to evidence-based care. Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)

Who This Center Serves

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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
Cognitive behavioral therapy Couples/family therapy Group therapy Individual psychotherapy Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Crisis intervention team
Private non-profit organization
County or local government funds Community Mental Health Block Grants Community Service Block Grants Medicaid Other State funds
Payment assistance (check with facility for details)
Young 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)
Smoking not permitted
Children/Adolescents Young Adults Adults Seniors
Spanish
Vaping not permitted
Court-ordered outpatient treatment Family psychoeducation Intensive case management Psychosocial rehabilitation services Case management service Suicide prevention services

What to Expect at The Whole Child

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 30 day.

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.

The Whole Child 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. The Whole Child works with 24 insurance providers. Call (833) 567-5838 to verify your specific coverage and learn about out-of-pocket costs before admission.

Levels of Care

Available treatment intensities

Treatment Philosophy

Evidence-Based Family Involvement

Verify Your Insurance Coverage

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Whole Child accepts 24 insurance providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Bright Health, CareFirst. Coverage varies by plan. Call (833) 567-5838 for free verification.

The Whole Child 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 30 day. Aftercare planning ensures ongoing support.

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