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About Saint Luke’s Hospital Crittenton Children’s Center
Saint Luke’s Hospital Crittenton Children’s Center is a youth focused behavioral health and adolescent substance use treatment provider in Kansas City, Missouri, serving children, adolescents and families.
Located at 10918 Elm Avenue, the center offers inpatient hospitalization, residential treatment, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, outpatient and in home counseling.
Its multidisciplinary, evidence based approach emphasizes emotional regulation, resilience and family healing.
Hazelden Matrix Model for Teens and Young Adults
Care may begin with a screening and assessment, followed by placement in the appropriate level of care ranging from acute inpatient and residential treatment to outpatient and intensive outpatient services.
The adolescent substance use program serves ages 12 to 20 and provides up to 10 hours per week of individual, family and group counseling.
Clients can expect individualized treatment plans built on the Hazelden Matrix Model for Teens and Young Adults, along with relapse prevention, recovery planning, education groups, case management and cooccurring mental health support.
Approaches include CBT, motivational interviewing, contingency management, trauma related counseling and telehealth options.
Quick Facts About Crittenton Children’s Center
- Location: 10918 Elm Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri, with the outpatient clinic in Suite 102
- Levels of care: Inpatient, residential, PHP, IOP, outpatient and in home counseling
- Who they treat: Adolescents and young adults ages 12 to 20, including LGBTQ clients, military families and those with co-occurring disorders or trauma histories
- Approach: Hazelden Matrix Model, trauma informed care, family involvement and 12 step facilitation
- Payment options: Medicaid, TRICARE, private insurance, self pay and state or federal funding
- Features: 24 hour center, smoke and vape free environment and telehealth availability
- Aftercare: Support groups with one on one follow up from a substance use counselor
Getting Started
Beginning treatment at Crittenton Children’s Center in Kansas City typically starts with a screening and assessment to match each young person with the right level of care.
The admissions team can review available programs, verify insurance and explain payment options.
Reach out today to learn more about compassionate, family centered care for adolescents and young adults.
Latest Reviews
Hi! I was a patient here staying in unit 1. This place really changed my life. This place worked for me. From almost losing my life, to being rehabilitated, my experience here was nothing short but amazing. Being there taught me a lot about myself. I've made the best connections I've ever had in life! I am still in touch with my fellow roommates/peers. There for a minute, I kept in touch with some of the staff. They were always amazing to us. Other people may have another version of their experience here. But for me, I cant thank them enough for helping me and my family. Crittenton will always have a special place in my heart!!
-Myida Alexandra <3
I was a resident from 1979 to 1984 and at that time I was Rebecca S. Rogers. I had a few bad times but a lot of good times, especially when Richard Leland Benson, PHD, came into my life and helped me with my issues.
Response from the owner1 week ago
Thank you for the kind words and taking the time to leave a review. We wish you the best of health.
I was treated here back in 2017-2018. I couldn’t be happier with their residential program. Their acute care was not the greatest, they were very dismissive but within a few of weeks I was moved to a residential unit for long-term care. For acute (short-term) care, I’d avoid sending any loved ones here. The staff lacked the capacity and training to handle the patients working through crisis.
Their residential program was outstanding and finally where I felt heard and listened to. There was a stark difference in how the staff handled different situations and crisis on the residential side to the acute care staff. They had an in-house school that I attended and earned credits towards my education. There were appropriate peer boundaries set in place and an appropriate amount of freedom for us to express ourselves without hindering our progress in our treatment plan. I left the residential program with a lot of progress in my own mental health. If it weren’t for my stay here I don’t believe I would’ve made it to where I am today and I am forever grateful for those here that made sure I hit my milestones.
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Accepted Insurance
Other Forms of Payment
Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.
Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.
Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.
Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.
Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.
Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.
Treatments
The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.
Drug rehab in Missouri usually involves several phases: detox, rehab, and aftercare. The rehab phase may include a combination of inpatient and outpatient treatments, as the individual moves through a continuum of care on their recovery journey.
Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.
Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.
Substance rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from substance abuse, including alcohol and drug addiction (both illegal and prescription drugs). They often include the opportunity to engage in both individual as well as group therapy.
Programs
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.
Clinical Services
The goal of cognitive behavioral therapy in Missouri is to help clients change their thinking and behavioral patterns. Strategies of treatment include role playing, facing fears, and calming techniques.
Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.
In Missouri, therapists and patients work closely in individual therapy to address the personal challenges and triggers that drive addictive behavior. Using a customized approach helps foster self awareness so you can make positive changes toward a healthier, substance free life.
Motivational interviewing is a short term method often used during drug rehab in Missouri. It typically lasts one or two sessions, with the goal of facilitating conversation about change. The client should leave the sessions feeling more decisive and secure in their ability to make the changes they desire in their life.
Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.
Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.
Staff
Richard J. Liekweg
CEO
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Contact Information
10918 Elm Avenue
Kansas City MO, 64134
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