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Elmcrest Children's Center - Residential Programs (Legacy of Hope and Critical Care) (Syracuse)

Syracuse, New York · Part of Elmcrest Children's Center

Level of care
Residential treatment (RTC)
Ages
11 to 21
Insurance
Primarily Medicaid, county DSS / OCFS contracts, school CSE, private insurance/pay as applicable

Listed as operating. 3 sources, newest retrieved Jun 14, 2026. Record researched May 24, 2026.

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Published program summary

Syracuse-area provider of campus-based residential treatment for youth 11-21 with critical emotional, behavioral, and psychiatric needs, including specialized program for sexually harmful behaviors. Gender-specific 9-bed cottages, on-site school and psychiatrist, 24/7 medical/psych support. Legacy of Hope component for older adolescents 18-21 focusing on independent living skills, employment, education, and community reintegration in two 6-bed community boarding homes. Strong step-down option from higher levels of care or for youth needing structured support toward adulthood while maintaining treatment gains.

Services and populations

Genders served
male and female (gender-specific cottages)
Specialties
Serious emotional and behavioral disturbance, mental health and psychiatric needs, sexually harmful behavior (SHB), trauma, substance use and co-occurring disorders, older youth transition and independent living skills
Modalities
Trauma-informed care, psychiatric evaluation and treatment, family therapy and involvement, milieu therapy, on-site education (day and residential school), 24/7 nursing and medical support, independent living and vocational preparation
Approximate published capacity
Six 9-bed gender-specific cottages on main campus (~54 beds) plus two 6-bed community boarding homes for Legacy of Hope older youth

Admissions

Typical length of stay
Varies; focused on stabilization, treatment, and transition to community, lower care, or independent living for older youth

Insurance and payment

Insurance listed
Primarily Medicaid, county DSS / OCFS contracts, school CSE, private insurance/pay as applicable
Payment notes
Syracuse / Central NY (Onondaga County and region). Provider of campus-based critical care residential treatment for youth 11-21 with high emotional/behavioral/psychiatric needs, including specialized SHB program and Legacy of Hope for 18-21 transition.

Credentials and public record

Accreditation
New York State licensed residential treatment programs (OCFS-referred)
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Location

Address
960 Salt Springs Road, Syracuse, NY 13224 (main campus)
County
Onondaga County

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