Our Evidence-Based Psycho-Educational Model

Our unique Psycho-Educational Model (PEM) focuses on helping youth manage behavioral challenges resulting from past trauma. This model empowers youth to develop the skills necessary to overcome issues such as:

• Aggression
• Impulse Control
• Sexual Acting Out
• And other behavioral concerns

Addressing these challenges helps reduce the stress experienced by youth, their families, and guardians, guiding them toward a path of healing and growth.

Comprehensive Mental Health Treatment

In addition to behavioral support, we offer comprehensive mental health treatment for disorders such as:

• Mood Disorders
• Bipolar Disorder
• Attachment Disorders
• ADHD
• Depression
• And more

Our multidisciplinary team provides personalized care, including individual and group therapy, family involvement, and specialized support tailored to each youth’s unique needs.

Family-Style Residential Cottages

Youth in our programs live in family-style cottages on our two Louisville campuses, Bellewood and Brooklawn. Each cottage is supervised by trained youth care workers, shift supervisors, and cottage managers dedicated to fostering a supportive and structured environment.

Key Features of Our Residential Cottages:

• Daily Family Meetings: Encouraging open communication and relationship building.
• Skill Development: Teaching social skills, self-awareness, communication, and healthy relationship-building.
• Individualized Support: Providing daily care and guidance to help youth succeed within the community.

Private Child Care (PCC) Program

Our Private Child Care (PCC) Program serves the Department of Community-Based Services (DCBS) and supports youth aged 6 to 18 who have been removed from their homes. It is available at both our Bellewood and Brooklawn campuses.

Program Highlights:

• Individual and Group Therapy: Youth receive therapy weekly, with families encouraged to participate in family therapy at least twice a month.
• Specialty Groups: For youth dealing with substance-related issues, boundary issues, or trauma.
• Family Involvement: Families are engaged through phone calls and visitation, as permitted by the DCBS worker.
• Goal-Oriented: We aim to help youth return to their communities as quickly and successfully as possible.

Admissions: Youth must be referred by the state of Kentucky to participate in the PCC program. For more information, please call toll-free at (855) 460-0990 or visit our Admissions/Referrals page.

Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) Program

Our Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) Program is designed for youth who require intensive 24/7 psychiatric care in a structured residential setting. This program serves as a step up from our PCC program, offering specialized treatment for boys aged 6 to 17 and girls aged 6 to 11.

Program Highlights:

• Targeted Support: Ideal for youth who have been hospitalized and require additional treatment before returning home.
• Structured Environment: Designed for youth who have not shown significant progress in outpatient treatment and need a more controlled environment.
• Comprehensive Care: The PRTF program includes increased staffing, therapeutic components, and psychiatric services, providing individualized and specialized care.
• Family Involvement: Active participation from family or guardians is required to support the youth’s treatment and recovery.

Admissions: For more information regarding admission requirements, please call toll-free at (855) 460-0990 or visit our Admissions/Referrals page.

On-Site Schools: Excellence in Education

Youth in our residential programs attend an onsite Jefferson County Public School, which is located on-site at our Brooklawn campus. Our school is recognized for excellence, having been listed among the top 10 Best Practice Sites in Kentucky multiple times.

Integrating education with therapeutic care, we help our youth build a foundation for a brighter future.