MOHICAN YOUTH ACADEMY

Mohican Youth Academy is an 87-bed residential treatment facility located in Perrysville, Ohio. The organization employs 21 individuals and generates an annual revenue of $2.5 million. Mohican Youth Academy provides a structured and therapeutic environment for at-risk juvenile boys. They offer a range of services including individual and group therapy, education, independent living skills training, community involvement programs, and a variety of extracurricular activities. The academy's goal is to help youth develop pro-social attitudes, values, and behaviors, ultimately aiming for reunification with their families or positive placement in the community. A key aspect of the academy's approach is the use of "Positive Peer Culture," which emphasizes teaching youth about care, compassion, and how to both ask for and give support to one another. The academy also holds graduation ceremonies for youth who successfully complete their treatment program, providing a platform for them to share their stories and connect with their peers and treatment team. For more information about Mohican Youth Academy, interested individuals can schedule a campus tour led by a peer by contacting the Community Development Coordinator at 419-994-0300, extension 308.