Crossroads For Youth

OUR MISSION: WE BELIEVE CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES IN OUR CARE DESERVE THE CHANCE TO HEAL BY BEING VALUED IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT BY COMPETENT, CARING PROFESSIONALS.

RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS:THESE PROGRAMS USE INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY AND GROUP PROBLEM-SOLVING TECHNIQUES AS A FOUNDATION FOR THEIR THERAPEUTIC APPROACHES. INDIVIDUAL TREATMENT PLANS REFLECT BOTH SHORT-TERM GOALS TO ADDRESS IMMEDIATE BEHAVIORS OF CONCERN AND LONG-TERM GOALS TO INCREASE THE PROBABILITY OF SUCCESS UPON RELEASE. PARENTS ARE ASKED TO WORK IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE TREATMENT TEAM IN THE PROCESS OF INCORPORATING APPROPRIATE SKILL DEVELOPMENT, COUNSELING AND DISCIPLINE SO THAT THE RESIDENTS EXPERIENCE CONSISTENCY AND A SENSE OF TEAMWORK. ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS INCLUDE ATTENDANCE AT CULTURAL AND SPORTING EVENTS, PARTICIPATION IN ACTIVITIES THROUGH THE ADVENTURE CENTER AND THE POSSIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT IN JOBS, BOTH ON CAMPUS AND OFF GROUNDS IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. THE DIRECT PROGRAM STAFF INCLUDES TREATMENT SPECIALISTS, THERAPISTS AND SITE SUPERVISORS. EVERY STUDENT ATTENDS AN ON-SITE SCHOOL. SOME STUDENTS ALSO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND THE LOCAL PUBLIC SCHOOL. THE USUAL LENGTH OF STAY IS FIVE TO TWELVE MONTHS.

DRUG TREATMENT PROGRAMS:ACHIEVEMENT CENTER TREATMENT AND GIRLS TREATMENT CENTER PROVIDES SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TREATMENT SERVICES IN AN OPEN, NON-SECURE RESIDENTIAL SETTING FOR CHILDREN 13 TO 17 YEARS OF AGE. THE PROGRAMS ARE LOCATED ON A 320-ACRE WOODED CAMPUS THAT OFFERS AN IDEAL ENVIRONMENT FOR HEALING AND HELPS TO PROMOTE THE RECOVERY PROCESS. THE GOALS OF TREATMENT INCLUDE GAINING THE SKILLS NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN SOBRIETY, ENGAGE IN HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS AND MAKE POSITIVE LIFESTYLE CHANGES.

NEGLECT AND ABUSE PROGRAMS: SUMMIT HOUSE AND BOYS CENTER ARE RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES OFFERING CHOICE THEORY AND TRAUMA INFORMED CARE AS FOUNDATIONS FOR RECOVERY FROM ABUSE AND NEGLECT. THESE PROGRAMS ARE DEVELOPED FOR GIRLS AND BOYS AGES 7 TO 17.SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS:VARIOUS SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED, WHICH INCLUDE STRIDE AND COMMUNITY DAY TREATMENT. THE STRIDE PROGRAM IS A WEEKEND EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM FOR COURT REFERRED TEENS WHO ARE ON PROBATION CASELOADS. THE DAY STUDENT PROGRAMS ARE SOLUTION FOCUSED AND TREATMENT ORIENTED. THE GOAL IS TO HELP EACH STUDENT MOVE TOWARD INTERNALIZING EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES FOR MAKING APPROPRIATE CHOICES. THE TREATMENT TEAM IS INTENTIONAL IN TEACHING SOCIAL SKILLS, PROBLEMS SOLVING SKILLS AND THE PROCESS OF RECOGNIZING ONE'S OWN NEEDS AS WELL AS THE ROLE OF OTHERS IN THE STUDENT'S LIFE. THROUGH TREATMENT, STUDENTS LEARN TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE OUTCOMES OF THEIR ACTIONS BOTH IN TERMS OF THEMSELVES AND OTHERS. PROGRAM COMPONENTS INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL FAMILY THERAPY, PROBLEM-SOLVING AND OTHER SPECIALIZED GROUPS, COMMUNITY SERVICE, ACADEMICS AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND ACTIVITIES BOTH ON AND OFF GROUNDS.