Residential Contract Providers
General Information
Our contracted community partners provide specialized services and treatment options for half of DYS committed youth on any given day. These programs allow DYS to provide a continuum of services in various settings and security levels to meet the needs of youth placed in our custody. Programs includes: gender-specific programs for females, drug and alcohol treatment for males and females, and services designed for low functioning youth. Settings include: secure and non-secure residential treatment centers and group homes. DYS staff (Service Monitors) work with our contracted partners to insure adherence to program goals, compliance with DYS Policy, and offer technical assistance when needed.
Voyages Program
PHYSICAL ADDRESS
1101 Spring Drive
Opelika, AL 36801
Program Information :
Provider
Lee County Youth Development Center
Age Served
12-18
Type of Facility
Female; low risk
LENGTH OF STAY
42 days
MAXIMUM CAPACITY
8 youth
PROGRAM INFORMATION
The Voyages program offers structure, treatment, awareness, redirection, and support, which is where the facility gets its name STARS. The Voyages program treatment plan is based upon Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). The overall goal of the Voyages program is for each youth referred to develop a level of responsibility. This includes educational skills, decision making skills, social building skill, and a plan of intervention during their referral period. The interdisciplinary teams involved in the youth’s treatment plan consist of the referring workers, family members, teachers, residential specialist, social workers, and counselor.
Brighter Path Tuskegee
PHYSICAL ADDRESS
4280 U.S. Highway 29 S.
Tuskegee, AL 36083
Program Information :
Provider
Age Served
12-18
Type of Facility
Male; medium risk
LENGTH OF STAY
120 days
MAXIMUM CAPACITY
16 youth
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Sequel Tuskegee program offers therapeutic intervention using a cognitive-behavior approach, positive peer culture practices, substance use program, and use of curriculums and interventions provided by master’s level clinicians. The treatment model utilized in our program provides for the development of accountability and competency within the adolescent while providing for community protection. Residents participate in a level advancement module which measures growth and responsibilities while in care. In combining these treatment approaches, SYFS demonstrates the ability to effectively affect change in the students.
Pathway, Medium Risk Program- Campus I
PHYSICAL ADDRESS
39 Private Road 1201
New Brockton, AL. 36351
Program Information :
Provider
Pathway, Inc.
Age Served
12-18
Type of Facility
Male; medium risk
LENGTH OF STAY
180 days
MAXIMUM CAPACITY
16 youth
PROGRAM INFORMATION
The Pathway Medium risk program is a 16- bed program with a self-contained educational program for males. This program is designed to provide a goal directed, highly structured, treatment, and counseling program. Programming will include healthy behaviors and the development of interests such as vocation or hobbies. This program is designed to promote the safe return home and prevent a return to criminal behavior.
Pathway, Medium Risk Program- Campus I
PHYSICAL ADDRESS
39 Private Road 1201
New Brockton, AL. 36351
Program Information :
Provider
Pathway, Inc.
Age Served
12-18
Type of Facility
Male; medium risk
LENGTH OF STAY
180 days
MAXIMUM CAPACITY
16 youth
PROGRAM INFORMATION
The Pathway Medium risk program is a 16- bed program with a self-contained educational program for males. This program is designed to provide a goal directed, highly structured, treatment, and counseling program. Programming will include healthy behaviors and the development of interests such as vocation or hobbies. This program is designed to promote the safe return home and prevent a return to criminal behavior.
Pathway, Medium Risk Program- Campus II
PHYSICAL ADDRESS
145 Private Road 1107
Ozark, AL 36360
Program Information :
Provider
Pathway, Inc.
Age Served
12-18
Type of Facility
Male; medium risk
LENGTH OF STAY
180 days
MAXIMUM CAPACITY
16 youth
PROGRAM INFORMATION
The Pathway Medium risk program is a 16- bed program with a self-contained educational program for males. This program is designed to provide a goal directed, highly structured, treatment, and counseling program. Programming will include healthy behaviors and the development of interests such as vocation or hobbies. This program is designed to promote the safe return home and prevent a return to criminal behavior.
Pathways Group Home
PHYSICAL ADDRESS
524 County Road 143
Ozark, AL 36360
Pathway IDI
PHYSICAL ADDRESS
23750 Ewing Farm Road
Atmore, AL 36502
Program Information :
Provider:
Pathway IDI
Age Served
12-21
Type of Facility
Male; low risk
LENGTH OF STAY
6 months
MAXIMUM CAPACITY
16 youth
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Pathway IDI is a residential treatment facility for youth with intellectual/developmental impairments that prevent them from utilizing the typical juvenile justice environment. A broad range of services are provided to clients in an effort to assist them in becoming contributing members of society. Services are provided by an interdisciplinary treatment team and individualized based on an individual service plan specific to the needs of each client.
Kings Home
PHYSICAL ADDRESS
63 Alyouth Drive
Westover, AL 35185
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Lybrand Road
Westover, Al 35185
Program Information :
Provider
King’s Homes, Inc
Age Served
13-18
Type of Facility
Male; low risk
LENGTH OF STAY
90 days
MAXIMUM CAPACITY
12 youth
PROGRAM INFORMATION
King’s Home provides social skills, anger management, and other skills that will assist youth in being more productive members of society. The youth participate in group and individual counseling with a licensed counselor.
W.O.W. (Working on Womanhood)
PHYSICAL ADDRESS
6001 12th Avenue East
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
Program Information :
Provider
Youth Services Institute
Age Served
13-18
Type of Facility
Females; high risk
LENGTH OF STAY
120 days
MAXIMUM CAPACITY
12 youth
PROGRAM INFORMATION
The Working on Womanhood (WOW) Program is an intervention for youth who are currently stable but have a history of psychiatric hospitalization and/or treatment including areas such as suicidal ideation or attempts, self-injurious or self-harm behaviors, homicidal behaviors or ideation, neglect or abuse, depression, familial discord, substance abuse, risk taking, school or academic problems, and anger. As students work through the program, they build coping skills and become more aware and in control of their emotions and behaviors. Treatment regime is based on the Wheel of Wellness model, which addresses wellness, spirituality, work and leisure, love and belonging, friendship, and relationships.
J. Walter Wood Jr. Treatment Facility
PHYSICAL ADDRESS
851 Sprott Road
Montgomery, AL 36117
Program Information :
Provider
Rite of Passage, Inc.
Age Served
13-18
Type of Facility
Females; medium-high risk
LENGTH OF STAY
120-180 days
MAXIMUM CAPACITY
24 youth
PROGRAM INFORMATION
J. Walter Wood, Jr. Residential Treatment Facility offers a strengths-based, gender-specific treatment program. The trauma-informed approach to rehabilitative services addresses the specific needs of at-risk young women who have been the victims of trauma, abuse, and neglect. Our program offers accredited education, vocational training, social skill development, and employ ability training within a gender-specific environment. Through experienced leadership, quality services, and a research backed approach to residential care, the J. Walter Wood, Jr. Residential Treatment Facility promotes recovery and resiliency, empowering young women to achieve success. Rite of Passage (ROP) serves female youth with a history of delinquent behaviors, academic deficiencies, abuse, neglect and trauma needs, as well as students who did not thrive in less-restrictive settings.
