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Residents in 2022
WHO WE SERVE
Our group home is licensed for eight female and eight male residents, from ten to twenty-one years of age, who have at least borderline intellectual functioning (IQ above 70). Youth with a psychiatric diagnosis, such as Conduct Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Depression, or a Personality Disorder will be accepted. Status offenders with histories of truancy or running away will also be accepted. Our program is also appropriate as a step-down program for youth who are leaving a more restrictive placement.
We provide services for youth who need a structured setting in which to develop social skills, respect for authority, self-control, and problem-solving skills. Our program is also appropriate for youth with histories of running away, truancy, substance abuse, family stress, and dysfunction.
We cannot accept youth in the Residential Treatment Program who have a diagnosis of psychosis, who are sexually maladaptive youth, who have recent or extensive histories of being physically aggressive or violent, or youth with a primary diagnosis of substance abuse.
Program Milieu Girls'
DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) combines cognitive and behavioral therapy, incorporating methodologies from various practices, including Eastern mindfulness techniques. DBT skills group is done with all residents in the program on a weekly basis. Residents learn and have the opportunity to practice various coping skills to help them be more successful in handling intense emotions, building healthy relationships, keep self-respect, staying safe, and improving healthy decision making.
Therapy with a licensed clinical social worker is a focus of this program. All residents attend group therapy for one hour each week, and each individual receives at least one hour per week of one-on-one therapy. If the resident’s plan is reunification with the family, the social worker will provide family therapy at least twice per month. Residents set a therapeutic goal for themselves and reflect on how they did on their goal over the past week. Journaling is also to be done on a daily basis.
Program Milieu Boys'
ART (Aggression Replacement Training)
Therapy with a licensed clinical social worker is a focus of this program. All residents attend group therapy for one hour each week, and each individual receives at least one hour per week of one-on-one therapy. If the resident’s plan is reunification with the family, the social worker will provide family therapy at least twice per month. Residents set a therapeutic goal for themselves and reflect on how they did on their goal over the past week. Journaling is also to be done on a daily basis.
Recreational Activities
Throughout the week, residents participate in on-campus, community, and charitable activities to promote physical and social development, and to provide healthy exposure to community activities.
Educational Support
If attending public schools, residents receive daily monitoring of grades and attendance, study skills, and up to five hours per week of after-school tutoring. Residents who are suspended or expelled from public school, who have dropped out of school, who are sixteen years old and have too few credits to graduate on time, or are interested in obtaining their TASC (Test Assessing Secondary Completion) certificate, may attend the UMYH Day Education Program.
Family Reunification
These services include family therapy with our licensed clinical social worker, monitored phone calls, on-ground visits, and “Family Nights,” which include an educational group. Home visits are available when appropriate and are gradually increased, based on behavior at home, school, and at UMYH.
"Everything I learned from UMYH, everything I gained in knowledge, skill, and experience— I now pass along to my children. It was people who believed in me and saw me as a person who was capable and worthy that allowed me to become the person I am today."
"UMYH provided me with support during the most difficult time in my life and continued that support after I left the program. They helped me learn life skills and build positive relationships."
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78% of our total operating expenses fund programs for the youth we serve. So when you make a monthly gift or donation to our organization, the majority of your dollars go toward exactly what you intended – supporting at-risk youth.
