Delivering the highest quality behavioral health services for children and families
Our programs
We help children with a range of mental health challenges and learning difficulties. Through evidence-based treatment and programs tailored to the unique challenges they face, children and families can thrive.
Healthy communities start with healthy families. We are a preeminent voice and active resource on issues of children's mental health and advocate for change through our policy and advocacy initiatives.
We work with both students and established professionals to educate and apply the principles of evidence-based treatments. We offer a wide range of different training opportunities across our programs.
It's time to lace up your sneakers and grab your capes for a superhero-inspired celebration of children’s mental health! All are welcome at our SuperK Walk, Roll & Fun Run, a family-friendly 1K/5K event to support children's mental health.
2022 was an eventful year here at The Baker Center! From reintroducing ourselves to the community with a fresh look and website, to being back in-person with our major events, to a record number of children helped at our vital programs. There’s a lot to celebrate!
Parent Talk is our monthly resource newsletter for parents and caregivers. In December 2022's edition, we provide some tips for helping teens navigate mental health challenges over the holidays.
Shorter treatment time for clients being treated with an evidence-based practice at our clinics
40+
Cities and towns represented within students at the Manville School
$1 mil+
Raised to support mental health in Waltham and the MetroWest Boston area
Making A Difference
Success Stories
I’ve never seen my son so excited about going to school and seeing his teacher and friends.
Manville Parent
It's amazing how many successes my daughter has had in a relatively small amount of time. I've gone from worrying whether she'd survive high school and graduate to how am I going to afford four years of college. It's a good worry!
Next Step Parent
Camp Baker was filled with people who met my child where he was at that moment, heard him and understood him, appreciated him. Coming from an environment in which he was barely tolerated, this was exactly the therapeutic setting he needed.
Camp Baker Parent
I have never experienced or heard of a more effective treatment program than the one at the CET. It addresses behavioral and mental health issues in children with a unique blend of practicality and empathy.
Put on your capes and get ready to walk so that kids in need can fly! Our inaugural community walk takes place May 6, 2023 at the Charles River Esplanade.
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