The Children's Center (Detroit)
Child & Family Services in Detroit, Michigan. Major behavioral-health, autism, foster care, and pediatric mental-health nonprofit serving children, youth, and families in Wayne County, MI since 1929. Programs include outpatient mental-health services, autism evaluation and ABA therapy, foster care licensing and support, parent-child psychotherapy, intellectual & developmental disability services, and crisis intervention.
Phone: (313) 831-5535
Address: 79 W. Alexandrine, Detroit, Michigan, 48201
Website: https://www.thechildrenscenter.com
Languages: English; Spanish (interpreters available for additional languages)
Services offered: Outpatient child & adolescent mental health therapy, autism evaluation, diagnosis and ABA treatment, foster care licensing, placement & support, intellectual/developmental disability services, family preservation, crisis intervention, trauma-focused therapy, psychiatric evaluation & medication management
Ages served: Children, adolescents, and their non-offending caregivers
Good to know: Major child-serving nonprofit in southeast Michigan since 1929. Verified address & phone from thechildrenscenter.com/contact (April 2026). NOT an NCA-accredited Children's Advocacy Center.
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Frequently asked questions about The Children's Center (Detroit)
How do I contact The Children's Center (Detroit)?
You can call The Children's Center (Detroit) at (313) 831-5535 or visit 79 W. Alexandrine in Detroit, Michigan. Their website is https://www.thechildrenscenter.com.
What services does The Children's Center (Detroit) offer?
The Children's Center (Detroit) offers Outpatient child & adolescent mental health therapy, autism evaluation, diagnosis and ABA treatment, foster care licensing, placement & support, intellectual/developmental disability services, family preservation, crisis intervention, trauma-focused therapy, psychiatric evaluation & medication management. Serves Children, adolescents, and their non-offending caregivers. Major behavioral-health, autism, foster care, and pediatric mental-health nonprofit serving children, youth, and families in Wayne County, MI since 1929. Programs include outpatient mental
Are services at The Children's Center (Detroit) free or low-cost?
Many community child & family services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call The Children's Center (Detroit) at (313) 831-5535 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.
What languages does The Children's Center (Detroit) support?
The Children's Center (Detroit) reports providing services in: English; Spanish (interpreters available for additional languages). If you need another language, ask about translation services or call 988 for free crisis support in English and Spanish.
Who is eligible for services at The Children's Center (Detroit)?
The Children's Center (Detroit) reports serving Children, adolescents, and their non-offending caregivers. Eligibility can also depend on income, residency, and the specific service needed — call (313) 831-5535 to confirm before visiting.
What if I'm in crisis right now?
If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.
In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.