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Elmcrest Children's Center - Long-Term Residential Programs

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

Level of care
Residential treatment (RTC)
Ages
11 to 21
Insurance
Medicaid

Listed as operating. 3 sources, newest retrieved Jun 14, 2026. Record researched May 23, 2026.

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Published program summary

Community provider in Syracuse offering long-term residential care to male and female youth ages 11-21 in six campus cottages. Provider materials describe individualized plans, a supportive teaching and learning environment, developmental-disabilities services, and 24/7 crisis respite.

Services and populations

Genders served
All genders
Specialties
Emotional, behavioral, and developmental limitations, Mental health challenges, Crisis support
Modalities
Long-term residential care in campus cottages, Individual treatment plans, Supportive teaching and learning environment, Mental Health Respite (24/7)
Approximate published capacity
Approximately 54 on main campus (six cottages, 9 youth each); plus off-campus boarding homes (Euclid Ave, Syracuse and Skeele Valley, Tully ~6 beds)

Admissions

Typical length of stay
Long-term

Insurance and payment

Insurance listed
Medicaid
Payment notes
Long-term residential programs on main campus in six campus cottages. Also offers Children's Crisis Residence and 24/7 Mental Health Respite.

Credentials and public record

Accreditation
Licensed residential provider
Public record
Not yet checked
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Location

Address
960 Salt Springs Road, Syracuse, NY 13224
County
Onondaga County

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