Building Lasting Resilience
Youth Residential
Known for our specialized residential treatment settings tailored to the individual needs of youth in our care, we prioritize safety, behavioral health, competency development, accountability, and sustainable change. Our trauma-informed, holistic approach emphasizes emotional regulation, personal responsibility, educational advancement, vocational pathways, pro-social behavior, family engagement, cultural responsiveness, and life-skills development, empowering youth to build resilience, strengthen relationships, and successfully transition back into their communities.
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Our Youth Residential Programs
Southern Peaks Regional Treatment Center (PRTF)
Canon City, CO
Southern Peaks Regional Treatment Center (SPRTC) is a licensed Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) with a Therapeutic Designation from the Colorado Office of Behavioral Health. SPRTC provides acute and sub-acute care for adolescents through a collaborative, client-centered approach, involving families, medical and mental health professionals, educators, and placing agencies to support positive change and successful transitions.
The sub-acute program serves female youth ages 10–18, emphasizing group and community engagement, accountability, and development of pro-social behaviors and life skills in a structured, supportive environment. The acute program offers individualized care for boys ages 10–14 and girls ages 10–18 who meet specific medical criteria, providing psychiatric and therapeutic support in a highly structured setting.
SPRTC offers a variety of evidence-based therapies, including trauma-informed CBT, DBT, EMDR, equine-assisted therapy, recreational therapy, and treatment for co-occurring substance use disorders. Individual, group, and family therapy, as well as medical and psychiatric care, are integrated to address each youth’s unique needs.
Educational services are provided year-round, including special education support, credit recovery, life skills courses, affective education, and GED preparation. SPRTC’s structured programs support adolescents in achieving mental health, educational, and life skills goals, preparing them for successful, productive futures.
Committed to the highest standards.
Woodridge Interventions
Woodridge, IL
Woodridge Interventions offers intensive, evidence-based adolescent substance use treatment for males ages 14–18 in a safe, structured, and supportive environment. Designed to promote lasting change, the program focuses on building healthy decision-making, accountability, and the skills needed for long-term success.
To support academic success, Woodridge Interventions offers on-site, year-round education. The school is approved by the Illinois State Board of Education as a non-public alternative education provider, with certified and licensed educators ensuring continuity of learning during treatment.
Youth engage in recreational therapy, clubs, and organized sports. Family involvement is a key component of recovery. Our multidisciplinary team partners with each youth and family to develop a comprehensive aftercare plan that supports ongoing recovery and a healthy, substance-free future.
Committed to the highest standards.
Abraxas Ohio
Shelby, OH
Abraxas Ohio offers three different programming opportunities for male youth ages 12 to under 21, to include Drug and Alcohol Treatment, Problematic Sexual Behavior Treatment, and a short-term Emergency Placement Unit, all offering individualized, trauma-informed care with therapy, family counseling, life skills education, psychiatric and medical services, and crisis intervention. New to Abraxas Ohio’s treatment programs is Abraxas UNARMED Gun Violence Education designed to teach youth about the dangers and realities of firearms.
On-site, year-round education is offered through the Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center, with diploma or GED options, credit recovery, special education support, certifications, and college/career prep. Youth also participate in community service, recreational and athletic activities to include an equine assisted activities program, and enrichment clubs such as Junior Achievement, leadership programs, and after-school clubs, all designed to support social, academic, and personal growth while preparing youth to successfully return to their communities.
Committed to the highest standards.
Abraxas South Mountain Shelter
South Mountain, PA
Abraxas Shelter Care offers short-term residential care for youth ages 11 to 18. The Shelter provides a safe and therapeutic environment for both boys and girls who may be displaced from their homes, transitioning from other residential placements, or experiencing emotional or behavioral challenges that make it difficult to remain in their community.
On-site educational services are provided to ensure that learning continues while in care. Special Education services are available, along with educational testing, coordination of learning supports, and opportunities for career exploration. Youth can also work toward a GED or high school diploma during their stay.
Each youth participates in individualized service planning and goal setting, along with weekly case management and communication with agencies involved in their care. Supervised family visitation, psychoeducation, life skills groups, and experiential and recreational activities are also provided. Discharge and aftercare planning ensures a smooth transition, and coordination of psychological, psychiatric, and substance use evaluations is available when requested.
Committed to the highest standards.
Abraxas Academy Secure Detention
Morgantown, PA
Abraxas Academy Secure Detention provides safe, secure, 24-hour out-of-home care for children who have been assessed as posing a risk to the community.
Detention services place a high degree of emphasis on safety and security using intensive supervision, and a highly structured framework that stresses resident growth and development.
Committed to the highest standards.
Abraxas I ARMHS (PRTF)
Marienville, PA
Abraxas I Residential Mental Health Services is a Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) for boys ages 12 to 18+. The program provides a safe, structured, and supportive environment for adolescents who are experiencing significant emotional or behavioral challenges. The goal is to help each young person heal, grow, and develop the skills needed to return successfully to home, school, and community life.
Each child’s treatment is carefully individualized and developed by a multidisciplinary team that works together to understand the whole child — emotionally, behaviorally, socially, and developmentally. Treatment focuses on helping youth build emotional regulation, healthy relationships, and positive coping skills in a consistent and predictable setting.
Youth participate in evidence-based therapies that may include individual, group, and family therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), psychiatric services, and structured sensory interventions designed to support trauma recovery. Progress is regularly measured to ensure treatment remains effective and responsive to each child’s needs.
Education is an important part of treatment at Abraxas I. Youth attend an on-grounds, privately licensed middle and high school where they can earn transferable credits, work toward a diploma or GED, participate in credit recovery, and prepare for SAT testing or online college courses. Certified special education teachers, a school psychologist, and guidance counselors provide academic and emotional support. Career and technical education opportunities allow youth to earn industry-recognized certifications that support future employment.
Family involvement is a cornerstone of our program. Master’s-level therapists provide weekly family therapy sessions, either in person or by phone, to address challenges at home and strengthen family relationships. These sessions also focus on preparing families for their child’s return home and maintaining progress after discharge. Families are offered regular visitation opportunities, transportation assistance when needed, and quarterly family support events that provide connection, education, and shared understanding.
In addition to treatment and education, youth have access to workforce development opportunities, community service activities, vocational services, and athletic programming. Every aspect of care at Abraxas I is designed to support healing, growth, and a successful transition to the least restrictive environment possible.
Committed to the highest standards.
Specialized Treatment Program
South Mountain, PA
The Abraxas Specialized Treatment Program at South Mountain provides residential treatment for delinquent and dependent male youth ages 11–16 in a structured, open setting designed for early intervention. Youth receive individualized, trauma-informed care focused on accountability, insight, and sustainable behavior change. Through specialized treatment paths—including fire misuse, problematic sexual behaviors, and intensive needs—youth learn to understand their behavioral patterns, process trauma, develop healthy coping strategies, and build appropriate boundaries and relationships.
The program is staffed by master’s-level clinicians trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and supported by a fully trauma-informed care model across all staff. Youth participate in experiential learning opportunities that reinforce treatment goals in real-world settings. All students attend an onsite, licensed school where certified teachers provide individualized academic support aligned with public school standards. Family involvement is strongly encouraged, and aftercare planning begins at admission to support a successful transition back into the community.
Committed to the highest standards.
Abraxas Intensive Open Residential Program (IORP)
Marienville, PA
The Intensive Open Residential Program (IORP) at Abraxas I is a highly structured, staff-secure residential treatment program serving delinquent and/or dependent male youth ages 13–18+ who are at risk for continued involvement in the juvenile justice system. Grounded in a strengths-based, cognitive behavioral framework, IORP delivers intensive clinical services, evidence-based curricula, and character development programming designed to address criminogenic needs and promote lasting behavioral change. Youth participate in structured interventions including UNARMED: Gun Violence Education Program, Teen Anger Management Education (TAME), Forward Thinking Interactive Journaling®, Responsible Living Skills Development (Casey Life Skills), Carey Guides, and psycho-educational groups. A multidisciplinary treatment team provides individual, group, and family counseling, along with psychiatric evaluation within 45 days of admission, medication management as clinically indicated, and outpatient trauma-focused therapy as deemed necessary.
Education and workforce development are central to the IORP model. Youth attend the privately licensed Arlene Lissner School on campus, where they can earn transferable middle and high school credits, access full Special Education services, pursue credit recovery, work toward a high school diploma or GED, and participate in SAT preparation and online college coursework when appropriate. Students are supported by a dedicated guidance counselor. They have opportunities to participate in interscholastic athletics. Abraxas I is also affiliated with the Pennsylvania Academic, Career and Technical Training Alliance and is a provider of Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) services, ensuring youth gain career readiness skills and vocational pathways that support successful reentry and long-term independence.
Committed to the highest standards.
Abraxas Youth Center Secure Treatment Program
South Mountain, PA
Abraxas Youth Center provides a highly structured, secure residential environment for male youth ages 12–18, combining treatment, accountability, and education to promote lasting behavioral change.
Through specialized, trauma-informed programs, youth receive individualized clinical care tailored to their specific needs:
- Firesetter Treatment (FST) – A 9-month program addressing firesetting behaviors through impulse control, moral reasoning, empathy development, and relapse prevention.
- HEALSS (Helping Educate & Advocate for Lifelong Sexual Safety) – A 9-month program focused on addressing problematic sexual behaviors, accountability, victim impact awareness, and healthy relationship development.
- Responsible Social Engagement Treatment (ReSET) – A 6-month program targeting repeated delinquency, criminogenic thinking, and opposition to authority while promoting responsible decision-making.
All residents attend a private, licensed on-site school year-round, with full Special Education services, credit recovery, diploma and GED tracks, and PSAT/SAT testing.
As an affiliate of the Pennsylvania Academic, Career and Technical Training Alliance (PACTT), youth also have access to career exploration, vocational training, and industry-recognized certifications, including ServSafe®, OSHA-10, Microsoft Office, and CPR/First Aid through the American Red Cross.
At Abraxas Youth Center, youth are supported in breaking harmful behavior patterns, strengthening family and community connections, and building the skills needed for long-term success.
Committed to the highest standards.
Abraxas Academy Secure Treatment Program
Morgantown, PA
Abraxas Academy provides highly structured, trauma-informed residential treatment for youth ages 14 to 18 who demonstrate persistent delinquent behaviors, serious charges, and a history of multiple placements. The program is designed to address criminogenic needs while strengthening each resident’s emotional, social, behavioral, and academic development.
Upon admission, youth complete a comprehensive intake process that includes a full psychological evaluation, with psychiatric services available as needed. Treatment incorporates individual, group, and family counseling led by master’s-level clinicians. Therapeutic groups and psychoeducational programming focus on attitudes and orientation, behavioral health, peer relationships, and family dynamics. Residents move through a progressive 10-month treatment track emphasizing ownership of behavior, identification of thinking errors, restorative justice, empathy development, improved decision-making, and relapse prevention.
A key component of clinical programming is the 12-session UNARMED Gun Violence Education Program, which helps youth understand the consequences of gun violence and develop safer, more informed decision-making skills through guided discussions, interactive activities, and structured reflection.
Education is delivered through a private, licensed on-site school, where residents can earn transferable credits toward a high school diploma or GED. The school offers SAT and GED testing, individualized tutoring, and comprehensive special education services to meet diverse learning needs.
Vocational programming provides hands-on career exploration and skill development opportunities. Youth can participate in career and technical training programs and earn industry-recognized certifications such as OSHA 10, ServSafe, First Aid, and CPR.
Through integrated clinical treatment, year-round education, vocational training, and family engagement, Abraxas Academy prepares youth for successful reintegration and long-term personal growth.
Committed to the highest standards.