Boston Children’s Hospital

300 Longwood Avenue
Boston, MA 02115

Boston Children's Hospital MA 2115

About Boston Children’s Hospital

Boston Children's Hospital is dedicated to provide substance abuse and eating disorders treatment to those children and teens in need. They are equipped with the most qualify team of professionals from Harvard Medical School. Boston Children's Hospital is located at Boston, Massachusetts.

Boston Children’s Hospital at Waltham provides national leadership in he identification, diagnosis and treatment of substances abuse issues in children and teens. They understand that because of the particular challenges that mark adolescents, the treatment requires a distinctive approach that recognizes and respects the adolescents.

Treatment for substance abuse issues include group therapy, individual therapy, pharmacology, drug testing program and medication assisted treatment for those who are struggling with opiate addiction.

For those struggling with eating disorders issues, they offer consultation, medical evaluation, medical treatment, mental health consultation, nutrition evaluation and counseling.

Latest Reviews

Viviane Magalhaes Ferreira
1 week ago on Google
5
Smeralda Beauvais
1 week ago on Google
5
Laura Heath-Douglas
2 weeks ago on Google
1
Poor communication. No coordination of care. No call backs when leaving voicemail or using call back feature. No updates in mychart.No help with prior auth. Patients have to call each department for prior auth and tell the doctor they need to write a letter of medical necessity. This was not communicated to us as parents, we called to ask when the needed test would be scheduled. According to the neurology clinic the hospital does not do inpatient MRIs so if a patient in the hospital needs an MRI they need to be discharged and then have the MRI and then get readmitted, not really sure how that works. No patient care coordinators or nurse navigators. A few good people who are willing to help within a poorly run facility. When you have a sick child you should have the peace of mind to know that the people entrusted to provide medical care are going to ensure that the needs of the patient are met and not expect parents to schedule and manage the care provided at the hospital that is providing the care. May be ranked #1 in the world but that sets the bar very low. Very dissappointed.

Location

Accepted Insurance

Boston Children’s Hospital works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

AllWays Health Partners
Community Health Options
Fallon Health
Community Care
Health New England
MassHealth
Mass General Brigham Health Plan
Oxford Health Plans
WellSense

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.

Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

outpatient iconOutpatient
Outpatient programs 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. Besides their substance abuse treatment, they also offer an outpatient program for eating disorders issues. The treatment include nutritional rehabilitation, hormonal therapies and more.
medically-assisted-detox iconMedically Assisted Detox
Drug and alcohol addiction often takes a heavy toll on one's body. Over time, a physical dependence can develop, meaning the body physiologically needs the substance to function. Detox is the process of removing drugs and/or alcohol from the body, a process that can be lethal if mismanaged. Medical detox is done by licensed medical professionals who monitor vital signs and keep you safe, healthy, and as comfortable as possible as you go through detox and withdrawal.
inpatient iconInpatient
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. Additionally, they offer inpatient services for those teens who are struggling with eating disorders issues.

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.

Addiction is a highly complex problem, and drug rehab in Massachusetts is often necessary to address it. These programs treat physical, mental, and relational issues that are involved. Treatment empowers individuals to manage these issues without the use of drugs.

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. Boston Children's at Waltham offers psychopharmacology for dually diagnosed adolescents.

A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.

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.

Programs

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Teen Program
Teen programs are designed to address the unique pressures teens face, pressures that can drive them to experiment with dangerous, addictive substances. They need programs that meet them exactly where they are and give them tools for long-term recovery. Therapy can help teenagers understand and work through underlying issues so they can reclaim the life ahead of them.
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Program For Men
Men face specific challenges and concerns when seeking addiction treatment. Gender-specific recovery programs help them tackle these issues head-on in an environment that's focused, targeted, and distraction-free. It also gives them the opportunity to connect with and learn from other men who have been through a similar journey and can offer support for the next step.
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Program For Women
Rehabs for women provide a safe, nurturing space for female clients to heal. These treatment programs consider the specific obstacles that women can face during recovery and place a special emphasis on mental, social, physical, and reproductive health. They explore how each woman's experience has shaped the trajectory of their substance use, addressing issues such as sexual abuse and past trauma.

Clinical Services

Eating disorders include anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and dysfunctional eating patterns. Many psychologists and other mental health professionals consider eating disorders to be food addictions, meaning food is being used in an addictive way (similar to drug or alcohol addiction). Certain substance abuse treatment programs will have treatment for eating disorders as one of the services offered. An eating disorder may also present as a co-occuring disorder or dual diagnosis alongside drug and alcohol addiction.

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 individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

Nutrition therapy, aka medical nutrition therapy (MNT), is a way of treating physical, emotional, and medical conditions through diet. Specific dietary plans are designed by professional nutritionists or registered dietitians, and patients follow them in order to positively affect their physical and mental health.

Recreational therapy (aka therapeutic recreation) uses creative and fun activities to help with addiction recovery. Recreational therapists lead patients in entertaining and engaging activities like sports or games; art (drawing, painting, sculpture); drama, music, and dance; and/or community outings (field trips) to improve patients' physical, social, and emotional well-being.

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.

Amenities

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Accreditations

The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.

Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes
Accreditation Number: 5505

Contact Information

Phone icon (617) 355-2727
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300 Longwood Avenue
Boston, MA 02115

Reviews of Boston Children’s Hospital

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4.2 (871 reviews)
Viviane Magalhaes Ferreira
1 week ago
5

Smeralda Beauvais
1 week ago
5

Laura Heath-Douglas
2 weeks ago
1

Poor communication. No coordination of care. No call backs when leaving voicemail or using call back feature. No updates in mychart.No help with prior auth. Patients have to call each department for prior auth and tell the doctor they need to write a letter of medical necessity. This was not communicated to us as parents, we called to ask when the needed test would be scheduled. According to the neurology clinic the hospital does not do inpatient MRIs so if a patient in the hospital needs an MRI they need to be discharged and then have the MRI and then get readmitted, not really sure how that works. No patient care coordinators or nurse navigators. A few good people who are willing to help within a poorly run facility. When you have a sick child you should have the peace of mind to know that the people entrusted to provide medical care are going to ensure that the needs of the patient are met and not expect parents to schedule and manage the care provided at the hospital that is providing the care. May be ranked #1 in the world but that sets the bar very low. Very dissappointed.

Elizabeth Vanard
2 weeks ago
1

Not sure what the point of a callback system is if you never get a call back. Tip for others: just wait on hold, you won t get called back.

Sebine Eliyeva
2 weeks ago
5

JAOUAD IAALAOUI
2 weeks ago
5

I had a fantastic experience with Kayla at Boston Children s Hospital! (Floor BR , PCP ) From the moment I walked in, she greeted us with a warm and welcoming smile, immediately putting us at ease.Kayla was incredibly professional, attentive, and made sure that we had all the information we needed for our visit.She went above and beyond to answer our questions, and her patience and kindness with my family made all the difference.It s clear that Kayla genuinely cares about the well-being of patients and their families.Thank you, Kayla, for making our experience so smooth and stress-free

Meredith Guthrie
2 weeks ago
5

Michael Slade
3 weeks ago
1

A Disheartening Experience with Non-Clinical StaffWhile the nurses and doctors at this hospital were outstanding, delivering exceptional care to our son during his stay in the ICU, we unfortunately had a very different experience with some of the non-clinical staff, specifically in the lobby and food court.Our stay was marked by several unpleasant interactions that left my wife and I feeling unwelcome. It began when I went to pick up a mobile order at Panera late at night. I was unfamiliar with the layout, and when I asked where the pick-up area was, the staff responded in a dismissive and unhelpful manner, pointing vaguely without offering any real assistance. Their behavior made me feel uncomfortable from the beginning and just stated 'it's probably over there with the others'.My wife had similar experiences once at Subway and another at a check-out counter. At Subway, her sandwich was rudely slid across the counter, causing it to fall on the floor and without so much as an apology from the staff member. At the check-out counter, she was spoken to rudely by an employee who made an unnecessary comment about the cost of bags, in a tone that felt unprofessional and unkind and stated 'next time ask for a bag before paying'During another visit to the customer information desk, I was met with frustration and rudeness while trying to ask for directions to our son s ICU room. What stood out the most, however, was an incident at the food court burger stand. I observed the staff treating others warmly (African Americans) and with kindness, yet when I placed my order, I was met with an EYE ROLL and cold, unprofessional service. The contrast in treatment was both noticeable and frustrating.These interactions, while not reflective of the incredible clinical care we received, made our time at the hospital unnecessarily stressful. It was upsetting to encounter what felt like hostility and dismissiveness, especially during such a vulnerable time for our family.We hope that management takes note of these issues and ensures all staff whether clinical or not are held to the same standard of professionalism and respect..

Stephen Clements
3 weeks ago
5

Her whole team is amazing! They all explained each part of surgery and answered all questions. The best part is once it was over, my son called his grandparents to let them know how it went. They asked if he was nervous before surgery. He said he was very nervous but after talking to the nurses, the anesthesiologist, and Dr Vuillermin all his nervous feelings went away. They are funny and honest. The anesthesiologist had us cracking up prior to surgery. We felt extremely comfortable with Dr Vuillermin performing the surgery from the first time we met her.

Samantha
1 month ago
1

Some of there providers are good most have 0 concept of respect they love to gaslight you and it's all about money and how many appointments they can get out of you before you have had enough. Sad really

Response from the owner1 month ago
Hi Samantha, Thank you for your feedback regarding your experience. We do appreciate you sharing this with us. Our leadership staff takes all feedback from patients and families very seriously. If you would like to speak to someone from our Patient Relations team regarding your experience please contact Patient Relations directly at 617-355-7673 (Monday-Friday, 8:30-4:30). Sincerely, Patient Relations team at Boston Children s Hospital
Mahmood Chowdhury
1 month ago
1

Sitting in Ophthalmology for an hour. Appointment time was an hour ago. The unfriendly staff doesn t seem to care.

LaJerria Love
1 month ago
1

As much as I hear how good this organization is couldn t be far from the truth. For reference I do not live near this hospital. However I was willing to commute out of my state to help my child. Short summary my son has had feeding issues sense he was a NB. He is now 20 months old and his main nutrition is still only milk. Now at this age it is not normally for a child to just want milk. Yes we ve done feeding therapy with just about everyone in my area. Yes his been to multiple feeding specialists and G.I. Doctors. I spoke to someone here and left a message. Surprise no one ever followed up with me. I m more angry that the so called doctor I talked to told me he would ask one of his other colleagues in reference to trying to get my son seen. Thanks so much for not helping me. Sincerely a very defeated and angry mom.

Response from the owner1 month ago
Hi LaJerria, Thank you for your feedback regarding your experience. We do appreciate you sharing this with us. Our leadership staff takes all feedback from patients and families very seriously. If you would like to speak to someone from our Patient Relations team regarding your experience please contact Patient Relations directly at 617-355-7673 (Monday-Friday, 8:30-4:30). Sincerely, Patient Relations team at Boston Children s Hospital
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