Judge Baker Childrens Center

The Baker Center is a child and family mental health organization providing evidence-based treatment and services. They operate the Center for Effective Therapy, an outpatient clinic in Boston and Waltham offering therapy and mental health assessments. The center also runs Manville School, a K-10 special education school for students with behavioral, emotional, or learning challenges. Additional programs include the Fearless Friends Bravery Program, a summer program for children with selective mutism and social anxiety, and Next Step, a college prep program for students on the spectrum with social language and anxiety challenges. The organization serves children and families facing a range of mental health challenges and learning difficulties, utilizing evidence-based treatment approaches. They also provide professional training and education for mental health providers and are active in policy advocacy and research on children's mental health issues.