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Boston Medical Center (BMC) Community Behavioral Health Center - Youth Services

Boston, Massachusetts · Part of Boston Medical Center (BMC) / Bay Cove Human Services (partner)

Level of care: Community Crisis Stabilization, Mobile Crisis Intervention, Outpatient, Urgent Care
Ages: Up to 18
Insurance: All insurances including uninsured

Listed as operating. 3 sources, newest retrieved Jun 10, 2026. Record researched May 25, 2026.

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Published program summary

Full-spectrum youth services through BMC’s CBHC: dedicated Youth CBHC Clinic (85 East Newton Street) for same-day urgent behavioral health assessments, walk-ins accepted, outpatient mental health and addictions treatment, psychopharmacology, MAT, individual/family/group therapy, care coordination, and peer/recovery support. BEST Mobile Crisis Intervention (MCI) Team provides 24/7 community-based (mobile or on-site) crisis evaluation and intervention for youth. Youth Community Crisis Stabilization (CCS) unit available as short-term overnight alternative to inpatient hospitalization. 24/7 live clinician crisis line: 800-981-HELP (4357). Strong emphasis on equity, cultural competence, trauma-informed care, and serving diverse/underserved populations.

Services and populations

Genders served: All genders
Specialties: Youth mental health crisis, Substance use, Co-occurring disorders, Culturally responsive care, Equity-focused services
Modalities: Same-day urgent assessment, Individual, family, and group therapy, Psychopharmacology, Medication-assisted treatment (MAT), Care coordination, Peer support, Recovery services, Mobile crisis evaluation and intervention

Admissions

Typical length of stay: Varies (same-day urgent to ongoing; Youth CCS short-term overnight)

Insurance and payment

Insurance listed: All insurances including uninsured
Payment notes: State-designated CBHC serving Boston neighborhoods (Allston, Brighton, Dorchester, Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain, Mattapan, North End, Roslindale, Roxbury, South Boston, South End, West Roxbury) and Brookline. Accepts all insurances, including uninsured. No one turned away.

Credentials and public record

Public record: Not yet checked
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Location

Address: Youth CBHC Clinic: 85 East Newton Street, Boston, MA 02118; Main CBHC / CCS: 850 Harrison Avenue (Yawkey Center), Boston, MA 02118
County: Suffolk County

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Provider website · Source date May 25, 2026
Massachusetts EOHHS / CBHC · Source date May 25, 2026
Provider website · Source date Jun 10, 2026

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