Edgewood Center For Children And Families

The Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) program opened in 2014 was created in conjunction with the San Francisco Department of Public Health to evaluate and triage children and youth (ages 5-17) who are experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms or a mental health crisis. The Edgewood CSU is one of only a few CSUs designed to serve youth 5-17 years of age in the entire state of California and the only one serving youth under 12 in the Bay Area.

Currently, most children in crisis situations end up in emergency facilities that are inadequately prepared to manage children experiencing a non-medical, emotional crisis. The CSU provides a safe, structured, child-friendly and family supportive environment.

We accept referrals from all counties in the Bay Area and beyond. We accept Kaiser, most private insurances, and Medical of San Francisco.

Edgewood’s Non-Public School Program (Community School) provides specialized academic instruction with intensive behavioral and therapeutic support to students struggling in public school settings due to emotional and behavioral challenges. We use a strengths-based approach to foster the emotional, social, and academic necessary for students return to less restrictive school placements. Our Community School consists of one grade school and one High School located on our Vicente Campus in San Francisco.

We serve children and youth from 8 school districts throughout San Francisco and the Peninsula with a curriculum based on Common Core state standards and civic engagement so they can prepare for college and life.

Edgewood’s Community Based Behavioral Health Services help children and families at home, in schools, and in the community.

OUR APPROACH
Edgewood collaborates with stakeholders, young people, and their families to ensure lasting positive changes that improve lives. Our behavioral health services are based around 10 key principles that we incorporate into our work with every individual, family, and caregiver who comes through our doors.

Supporting Family Voice and Choice
Focused on Teamwork
Natural Support Systems
Collaborative
Community-Based
Culturally Competent
Individualized
Strengths Based
Persistent
Outcome-Based
Edgewood Community Based Behavioral Health covers a wide range of behavioral health and mental health challenges. We are proud to have such a diverse staff to address the many needs of youth and families in our community.

Edgewood Center for Children and Families Acute Intensive Services Programs are family focused and are designed to assess, stabilize, and treat youth between the ages of 12 and 17 who are experiencing behavioral or emotional challenges and crises. All acute intensive services are provided on our seven acre campus in the Sunset District of San Francisco.

OUR APPROACH
Edgewood takes a strengths-based approach to promote positive thinking and resiliency among the youth we serve. Our programs utilize collaborative problem solving techniques and focus on communication to unite caregivers and youth towards their goals of preparing young people for healthy and happy lives. Our Acute Intensive Services programs target high-risk behaviors and help youth develop coping strategies and stress management skills.