This nonprofit center serves girls 12-18 and non-minor dependents through short-term residential care, and supports ages 18-24 with a homeless prevention program. Through licensed services and structured support, the center helps young people heal, continue their education, and prepare for reunification, independence, or long-term housing in a safe, compassionate setting.
The team uses trauma-informed, culturally relevant care with individualized treatment plans. Therapies include
cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and the Seeking Safety model. Licensed clinicians and a child psychiatrist provide individual, group, and
family therapy, as well as medication support and crisis services. Residents also receive life skills training, substance use education, and help with school, jobs, and goal setting.
Girls live in two residential cottages based on their needs and referral source. Each cottage offers shared rooms, daily living support, and 24-hour supervision. The Catalyst program provides double-occupancy rooms for young adults, along with career coaching and housing support. All participants have access to off-site medical care, sports, cultural activities, and up to six months of aftercare and mentorship.
Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like Children's Home of Stockton provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)