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Our residential programs offer troubled female youth a safe and nurturing environment where they can receive the care they need to rebuild their damaged lives. We provide the structure of a group environment with individual attention to the treatment of each resident. Because our residential programs serve females only, we can better respond to their specific needs.
Our specialized services include caring for pregnant and parenting teens. Our program offers the structure and support these young women need as they mature and learn to meet their children's needs. We emphasize the healthy development of both mother and child through education, strengthening parenting skills, and seeking and retaining employment. Additionally, we provide on-site child care while teen mothers attend school or work.
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24 hour supervision
Trained staff supervise our residents, encourage residents to help with meal preparation and provide transportation for residents.
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Health Care
Both preventative and emergency medical and dental care are provided. Our staff administers all required medications.
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Education
Residents attend public schools and a G.E.D. program is available. We offer individual and group tutoring and computer literacy training. Educational requirements are met in coordination with the local public school system.
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Behavior Modification
System based on earned privileges that encourages positive behavior with an emphasis on personal choices and responsibilities.
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Counseling
Individual and group therapy as well as family reunification services are provided.
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Life Skills Training
Includes employment training and career development, money management and budgeting skills and household responsibilities such as laundry, meal preparation and cleanup.
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Religious Education
As an important component of healing and growth, our residents attend a local United Methodist Church service every Sunday and participate in weekly Bible study.
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Recreation
Our residents participate in a variety of physical, educational and social activities, which help them to establish routines for healthy bodies, minds and spirits.
For more information on placement and referrals:
Barbara C. Jessen, Executive
Director
(812) 479-7535
bjessen@umyh.com
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