The center supports youth ages 6-21 in Northeast Florida who face mental, emotional, and behavioral challenges, often due to trauma or abuse. They offer family-style residential group homes for boys,
outpatient programs, and four community-based services. Programs help youth heal, build independence, and stay connected to their community.
The facility uses trauma-informed care based on
cognitive behavioral therapy (
CBT) and a team-based support approach that involves the youth, family, and community. Youth receive individual, group, and
family therapy, psychiatric support, and skills training. Programs also include case management, coaching, and crisis support to strengthen emotional well-being, teach healthy behaviors, and improve family relationships.
Youth in residential care live in shared homes with on-site meals, private bathrooms, and consistent routines. The campus features activity spaces that encourage play, growth, and social connection. Whether in residential or community programs, they provide a safe, structured environment that promotes healing and prepares youth for a healthy, independent future.
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 St Augustine Youth Services provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)