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Western NY Childrens Psychiatric

Buffalo, NY

SAMHSA Verified Inpatient MAT Dual Dx
Specializes in Trauma-Informed Adolescent · Teen

Inpatient · MAT · Dual Dx center · in Buffalo, NY · Accepts Medicaid · Private · Serves adolescents, trauma survivors.

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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 Western NY Childrens Psychiatric

  • Inpatient · MAT · Dual Dx offered on-site
  • Accepts Medicaid, Private insurance
  • SAMHSA-verified facility (U.S. Treatment Locator listing)
  • Direct facility line available below · Helpline free & confidential 24/7
  • Located in Buffalo, NY

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

About Western NY Childrens Psychiatric

Specialized center for children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance, offering psychiatric care, therapy, and support services for families.

Classified as psychiatric hospital. state government. Primary focus: substance use treatment, mental health treatment.

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.

Western NY Childrens Psychiatric at a Glance

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

Levels of care

Inpatient · MAT · Dual Dx

Service settings

Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient

Therapy approaches

Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy, Group therapy, Individual psychotherapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale

Age groups accepted

Children/Adolescents, Adults

Special populations

Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED)

Medications used

Chlorpromazine, Fluphenazine, Haloperidol, Loxapine, Aripiprazole, Clozapine, IIoperidone, Lurasidone +6 more

Recovery support services

Mentoring/peer support

Emergency services

Psychiatric emergency onsite services

Facility operation

State government

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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

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Medicaid

State-administered · Nominal copay or $0

Coverage details →

Medicare

Parts A/B/D · ~20% coinsurance

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; Medicaid; Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment; State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds

Contact & Location

Address

1010 East and West Road, Buffalo, NY 14224

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Facility direct line

716-677-7000

Website

omh.ny.gov

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Western NY Childrens Psychiatric accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Western NY Childrens Psychiatric accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific NY Medicaid plan. Call 716-677-7000 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Western NY Childrens Psychiatric offer?
This facility offers: Inpatient, MAT, Dual Dx. Service settings include: Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Mental health treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
Does Western NY Childrens Psychiatric have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED).
What therapy methods does Western NY Childrens Psychiatric use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy, Group therapy, Individual psychotherapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale.
How do I start treatment at Western NY Childrens Psychiatric?
Call the facility directly at 716-677-7000 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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