Franciscan Children’s

Mental Health
Hospital
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(135)
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Insurance

Located just outside Boston in Brighton, Massachusetts, near St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center and easily accessible by public transportation, this center supports children and adolescents with complex medical, emotional, and developmental needs. It offers inpatient mental health care, rehabilitation, outpatient therapy, and medical services for youth from infancy through age 22 in a warm, child-focused setting.

Build Skills That Last

Their care is guided by a trauma-informed, family-centered model that encourages healing and long-term growth. Children receive individual and group therapy, mindfulness and self-regulation practice, expressive arts, occupational therapy, and psychiatric support. These approaches help reduce distress, teach coping skills, and improve emotional and behavioral stability across a range of conditions.

Strengthen Communication Through Play

One creative feature is the LEGO-based social skills group, where children participate in a structured game by building LEGO sets together. Each child plays a role as an engineer, supplier, or builder which requires teamwork, communication, and turn-taking. This playful yet purposeful therapy helps develop peer interaction, frustration tolerance, and emotional control in a fun, hands-on environment.

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AT A GLANCE

Center Overview

Location
30 Warren Street, Boston, MA 02135 View Map
Primary Focus
At this center, you receive personalized care for mental health conditio...
Typical Program Length
Average of 50 days
Founded in 1949
77 years in business
Occupancy
50+ beds
Conditions We Treat
ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar, Depression +6 More
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How to pay

Insurance Accepted

Provider's Policy: Franciscan Children’s is a participating provider in the Medicare and Medicaid insurance programs, as well as Massachusetts Blue Cross Blue Shield and the majority of HMO and Commercial plans. We also work with non-participating insurance plans on a case-by-case basis to ensure that all of our patients’ financial needs are adequately met.
(617) 659-5087
Private Pay Option

Cash Pay Rates

We don't have pricing information for this center. Please contact the center for more information.
Care Options

Levels of Care

Mental health care includes a range of services such as counseling, therapy, medication management, and support groups, all designed to address issues from everyday stress and anxiety to more severe conditions like depression and schizophrenia. These practices are essential for helping individuals manage their emotions, improve their relationships, and navigate life's challenges in healthier, more adaptive ways.
Not included
Residential
Not Offered at This Center
Intensive monitoring and care for conditions like depression, trauma, suicidality, and anxiety. Residential mental health facilities offer a safe setting with activities and structure, plus opportunities to practice life skills and bond with peers.
Included
Intensive Outpatient Program
An intensive outpatient program (IOP) falls between inpatient care and traditional outpatient services, with therapy and skills-building activities designed to support recovery and provide flexibility. IOP is ideal for those needing support but not the 24/7 care of a residential facility.
Included
Outpatient
Outpatient treatment offers flexible therapeutic and medical care without the need to stay overnight in a hospital or inpatient facility. Outpatient care typically offers a range of therapies and medical interventions individuals can attend alongside daily life.
Not included
Virtual & In-Home Care
Not Offered at This Center
The delivery of therapeutic services utilizing technology such as video conferencing, online messaging or phone calls, allowing for flexibility, comfort and increased access to care.
Included
Intensive Inpatient
The highest level of care, medically managed with 24-hour nursing and physician care in a residential or medically-based setting, and can include any combination of medication, counseling and therapy.
Included
Licensed Primary Mental Health
Licensed primary mental health facilities provide specialized care for diagnosing and treating mental health conditions. By offering early intervention and comprehensive services, they promote overall well-being and prevent long-term complications.
Treatment

Your Care Options

Specializations

Meditation & Mindfulness
Adolescents
Depression
Expressive Arts
Suicidality

Who We Treat

Adolescents
Children
Girls
Boys

Approaches

Evidence-Based
Family Involvement
Individual Treatment
Trauma Informed

Therapies

1-on-1 Counseling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Expressive Arts
Family Therapy
Group Therapy
Life Skills
Meditation & Mindfulness

Languages

English

Conditions We Treat

ADHD
Anxiety
Bipolar
Depression
Eating Disorders
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Schizophrenia
Self-Harm
Suicidality

Aftercare

Medication Assistance
Mentoring and Peer support
Experience

Care Designed for Your Needs

Personal Amenities

Air-Conditioned Rooms

Special Considerations

Clients With Traumatic Brain Injury

Smoking and Vaping Policy

Smoking Not Allowed
Vaping Not Allowed
Frequently Asked Questions

Further Research

The following therapies are included: group therapy, 1-on-1 counseling and more.
Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
Franciscan Children’s is a participating provider in the Medicare and Medicaid insurance programs, as well as Massachusetts Blue Cross Blue Shield and the majority of HMO and Commercial plans. We also work with non-participating insurance plans on a case-by-case basis to ensure that all of our patients’ financial needs are adequately met.
The typical length is Average of 50 days.
Franciscan Children’s provides intensive inpatient, intensive outpatient program and more.

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