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Edgewood Center for Children and Families

San Francisco, CA

SAMHSA Verified Joint Commission Outpatient MAT Dual Dx Telehealth
Specializes in Adolescent · Teen Young Adults Seniors · Older Adults Serious Mental Illness

Outpatient · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth center · in San Francisco, CA · Accepts Medicaid · Medicare · Private · Serves adolescents, seniors.

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What happens when you call

  • Free — no obligation to admit
  • Confidential — HIPAA + 42 CFR Part 2
  • Live person — no voicemail, 24/7
  • Insurance verified in minutes

Facility direct line available in the contact section below.

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Key takeaways for Edgewood Center for Children and Families

  • Outpatient · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth offered on-site
  • Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance
  • Joint Commission accredited · SAMHSA-verified
  • Direct facility line available below · Helpline free & confidential 24/7
  • Located in San Francisco, CA

Always verify current programs, availability, and insurance in-network status directly with the facility or our contact details below.

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.

Classified as outpatient mental health facility. private non-profit organization. Primary focus: mental health treatment, treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.

This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: May 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

Edgewood Center for Children and Families at a Glance

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA Treatment Locator.

Levels of care

Outpatient · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth

Service settings

Outpatient

Therapy approaches

Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale

Age groups accepted

Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors

Special populations

Young adults, Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED), Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)

Medications used

Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI

Recovery support services

Mentoring/peer support

Emergency services

Crisis intervention team

Facility operation

Private non-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

Confirm in-network status before admission. Verification is free.

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Medicaid

State-administered · Nominal copay or $0

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Medicare

Parts A/B/D · ~20% coinsurance

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Private insurance

Aetna · BCBS · Cigna · UHC · etc.

Coverage details →

TRICARE / VA

Active duty · Retirees · Veterans

Self-pay / Cash

Payment plans often available

Sliding scale

Based on household income

Full payment list from SAMHSA: 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

Contact & Location

Address

1801 Vicente Street, San Francisco, CA 94116

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Facility direct line

(415) 682-3172

Photos

Edgewood Center for Children and Families — photo

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Edgewood Center for Children and Families accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Edgewood Center for Children and Families accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific CA Medicaid plan. Call (415) 682-3172 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Edgewood Center for Children and Families offer?
This facility offers: Outpatient, MAT, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: Outpatient. Primary focus: Mental health treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
Does Edgewood Center for Children and Families have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Young adults, Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED), Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI).
What therapy methods does Edgewood Center for Children and Families use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale.
How do I start treatment at Edgewood Center for Children and Families?
Call the facility directly at (415) 682-3172 for an intake assessment. Our free 24/7 helpline (+1 (205) 973-2878) can also help you compare programs, verify insurance, and navigate options. No physician referral is required.
Is treatment confidential?
Yes. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) provides strict confidentiality protections for substance use treatment records — stricter than HIPAA. Records cannot be disclosed without written consent, even to family, employers, or law enforcement.
What happens when you call? (general intake process)

Most treatment centers follow a 4-step intake: (1) confidential assessment — substance history, mental health, insurance, preferences (protected by 42 CFR Part 2); (2) insurance verification — facility contacts your plan to confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs; (3) level-of-care recommendation — clinical staff match you to detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient based on severity; (4) admission typically within 24–48 hours. Timing varies by facility and bed availability.

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Sources & References

  • SAMHSA — Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Source of facility programs, services, and accepted payments.
  • SAMHSA — NSDUH, 2023.
  • CMS — Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
  • 42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records.

Facility data last synced: May 2026. Editorial policy.

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