Services Offered
4
Self-reported on N-SUMHSS
Mental Health Treatment · Philadelphia, PA
Northern Childrens Services
Mental Health Treatment in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, operated by Private non-profit organization. Service and payment details below come directly from the SAMHSA treatment-facility record.
- 1
- Care types listed
- No
- MAT
- Yes
- Medicaid
- No
- Telehealth
According to SAMHSA's National Survey of Substance Use and Mental Health Services, Northern Childrens Services is a mental health treatment in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, operated by Private non-profit organization. The record documents 1 of 5 tracked care modalities and 1 of 5 payment channels, including Medicaid coverage. Self-reported completeness ranks in the 1st percentile among Pennsylvania facilities.
The verdict
Northern Childrens Services pairs a single documented care modality with one confirmed payment channel.
- 1st pctl.
- record completeness in Pennsylvania
- 1/5
- care modalities on file
- 1/5
- payment channels confirmed
- 5
- population + language groups served
What the SAMHSA Record Shows About Northern Childrens Services
Northern Childrens Services is a mental health treatment operated by Private non-profit organization in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The facility's N-SUMHSS record lists 1 primary care modality (outpatient), which shapes both how treatment is delivered and how intake is scheduled. MAT is not listed in the current record; callers seeking medication-assisted options should verify directly or check the rankings pages for nearby providers that do offer MAT. The full postal address on file is 5301 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19128.
On the services side, the facility self-reports 4 distinct service lines (Co-occurring disorder treatment, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Mental health treatment, Outpatient), 0 substance or condition categories treated, and 4 clinical treatment approaches (Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Group therapy, Individual psychotherapy). It serves 5 specific population groups (Adolescents, Adults, Persons who have experienced trauma, Persons with PTSD, Young adults) with 0 languages of care. Those figures give a rough signal of programmatic breadth, a higher number of approaches and populations usually indicates more structured clinical programming rather than a single-modality operation. Payment-wise, the record confirms Medicaid, plus 1 specific payment method enumerated in the survey (State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid).
Northern Childrens Services's SAMHSA record documents fewer attributes (15) than the typical Pennsylvania facility (state median: 32, out of 757 listed statewide). That is common for smaller or newly-surveyed programs and does not mean fewer services are actually offered, it means fewer were self-reported to SAMHSA. Call the facility directly to confirm services not shown here.
Use this page as a starting screen, not a final decision. SAMHSA fields are self-reported by the facility and refreshed on a rolling basis, so wait times, bed availability, current insurance contracts, and staff credentials are best confirmed on a direct intake call to (215) 482-14231201. This page is a factual directory summary, not medical advice, clinical endorsement, or a guarantee of admission. For any acute crisis or active substance-use emergency, call the SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357 or the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline before visiting any facility.
Service profile: Northern Childrens Services
How broad this facility's reported program is, by SAMHSA service line.
Service lines 4
Service lines
4 reported (20% of the typical 20 max)
Treatment approaches 4
Treatment approaches
4 reported (27% of the typical 15 max)
Conditions treated 0
Conditions treated
0 reported (0% of the typical 15 max)
Payment options 1
Payment options
1 reported (8% of the typical 12 max)
Counts are self-reported to SAMHSA N-SUMHSS; bar widths are relative to a typical maximum, not a national cap.
How complete is this record, statewide?
Every SAMHSA-listed Pennsylvania facility is plotted below by its own reported-attribute count. Northern Childrens Services's bucket is highlighted, so you can see exactly where this specific record falls against the full state distribution, not just the single median figure above.
15 reported attributes
Self-reported completeness, all Pennsylvania SAMHSA facilities
15 1st pctl. higher than 1% of 757 Pennsylvania facilities
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more Pennsylvania facilities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source SAMHSA National Survey of Substance Use and Mental Health Services (N-SUMHSS) · 2026
Mental Health Treatment's Medicaid acceptance rate
Of Pennsylvania's 235 mental health treatment facilities, 97% accept Medicaid, at or above the Pennsylvania statewide average of 87% (all facility types). Northern Childrens Services itself is one of them.
Mental Health Treatment facilities in Pennsylvania, Medicaid acceptance rate
Treatment Approaches
4
0 substance categories
Populations Served
5
0 languages of care
Care-modality coverage (5 modalities tracked)
Reports: outpatient.
Payment-channel breadth (5 standard channels)
Accepts: Medicaid.
Contact Information
Address
5301 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19128
Phone
(215) 482-14231233Intake Phone
(215) 482-14231201Website
www.northernchildren.orgEligibility & Services Snapshot
Self-reported in Northern Childrens Services's SAMHSA N-SUMHSS record. Always confirm specifics with the facility before relying on any single field.
| Category | Item | Reported |
|---|---|---|
| Care Modality | Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) | - |
| Care Modality | Medically Supervised Detox | - |
| Care Modality | Outpatient Programs | Yes |
| Care Modality | Residential Treatment | - |
| Care Modality | Telehealth Available | - |
| Payment | Medicaid | Yes |
| Payment | Medicare | - |
| Payment | Private Insurance | - |
| Payment | Sliding-Fee Scale | - |
| Payment | Payment Assistance | - |
Services Offered
Co-occurring disorder treatmentCognitive behavioral therapyMental health treatmentOutpatient
Treatment Approaches
Cognitive behavioral therapyCouples/family therapyGroup therapyIndividual psychotherapy
Populations Served
AdolescentsAdultsPersons who have experienced traumaPersons with PTSDYoung adults
Key Features
✗ Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
✗ Detox Services
✓ Outpatient Programs
✗ Residential Treatment
✗ Telehealth Available
Payment & Insurance
✓ Medicaid
✗ Medicare
✗ Private Insurance
✗ Sliding Fee Scale
✗ Payment Assistance
Accepted Payment Methods
- • State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of facility is Northern Childrens Services?
Northern Childrens Services is a Mental Health Treatment facility operated by Private non-profit organization in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its SAMHSA record documents a single documented care modality.
Does Northern Childrens Services offer Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)?
Northern Childrens Services does not currently list MAT among its services. MAT combines FDA-approved medications with counseling. Contact the facility directly to verify current service availability, as offerings may change.
What payment and insurance does Northern Childrens Services accept?
Northern Childrens Services accepts: Medicaid, one confirmed payment channel. Additional accepted payment methods include State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid.
What services does Northern Childrens Services provide?
Northern Childrens Services offers 4 services including Co-occurring disorder treatment, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Mental health treatment, and 1 more. Services are self-reported to SAMHSA and may change. Contact the facility to confirm current availability.
What population groups does Northern Childrens Services serve?
Northern Childrens Services's SAMHSA record lists 5 specific population groups: Adolescents, Adults, Persons who have experienced trauma, Persons with PTSD, Young adults. If your specific population isn't listed, call the facility directly, since intake staff can often accommodate needs the survey form doesn't capture.
Does Northern Childrens Services offer detox services?
Northern Childrens Services does not currently list detox services. If you need detoxification, ask for a referral or call SAMHSA at 1-800-662-4357 for help finding nearby detox programs.
Is telehealth available at Northern Childrens Services?
Northern Childrens Services does not currently list telehealth options. Contact them directly as many facilities have expanded virtual care offerings. You can reach them at (215) 482-14231233.
How do I get started with treatment at Northern Childrens Services?
Contact Northern Childrens Services directly at their intake line: (215) 482-14231201. Ask about intake procedures, wait times, what to bring, and insurance verification. For immediate help, call SAMHSA at 1-800-662-4357.
Every figure on PlainRecovery is rendered directly from SAMHSA's published N-SUMHSS facility data, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these facility listings, or report a data error. Data current as of 2024 N-SUMHSS release.