Kristi House

Kristi House is a trauma focused children's advocacy center in Miami, Florida, offering specialized outpatient therapy and substance abuse and trauma services for youth and families.

Programs include individual, group, family and play therapy, with a dedicated adolescent track addressing cooccurring PTSD, substance use and other risk behaviors. The organization is grounded in evidence based, trauma informed care delivered at no cost to children and families across Miami Dade County.

Trauma and Substance Use Programs at Kristi House

Care typically begins with an assessment to match each child or adolescent to the right therapeutic services.

From there, clients may engage in outpatient therapy that integrates trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF CBT), MATCH and Risk Reduction through Family Therapy (RRFT) for adolescents facing trauma alongside substance use.

Within RRFT, youth can expect components such as DBT, motivational interviewing, Contingency Management, psychoeducation, family communication work and revictimization risk reduction.

Specialized programs include Project GOLD, Project HeadSTRONG, Bridges to the Future, Project TEAM, C START and The Healing Sanctuary.

Quick Facts About Kristi House

Kristi House's main office is located at 1265 Northwest 12th Avenue in Miami, with satellite offices in Miami Gardens, Palmetto Bay and Homestead. Services include outpatient individual, group, family and play therapy, plus a substance abuse and trauma track for adolescents.

The organization serves children, adolescents, youth and families impacted by abuse, trafficking and trauma. Its approach is evidence based and trauma informed, including TF CBT, MATCH and RRFT.

Services are provided at no cost, with Medicaid and financial assistance available. Transportation support is also offered to help families reach care across Miami Dade County.

Getting Started With Kristi House in Miami

Families can begin by contacting Kristi House in Miami, Florida, to schedule an assessment and learn how trauma and substance use services may fit their child's needs. The intake team can explain available programs, satellite locations and no cost or Medicaid supported options.