Established in 1851, Edgewood Center for Children and Families stands as one of San Francisco's longest-serving nonprofits dedicated to youth mental health. The center provides comprehensive care for adolescents ages 12-17 facing behavioral and emotional challenges through multiple treatment options, including residential programs, partial hospitalization (PHP), and intensive outpatient programs (IOP). Edgewood's approach centers on trauma-informed care that recognizes individual strengths while actively involving families in the healing process. Treatment at Edgewood aims to reduce risky behaviors, develop effective coping mechanisms, and foster improved family communication. The center integrates various therapeutic modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, expressive arts, and family therapy, while also offering dedicated support groups for caregivers. As a Joint Commission-accredited facility, Edgewood Center works with numerous insurance providers to ensure accessibility to their specialized stabilization and therapeutic services for young people in crisis.