YOUTH GUIDANCE ASSOCIATION

2730 N.E. Flanders

Portland, OR 97232

Phone: 503-234-0085 Fax: 503-234-0089

Martin Lowen, Executive Director

AGENCY DESCRIPTION

Youth Guidance Association operates highly structured residential treatment programs, which emphasize responsibility, self-discipline and accountability. We strive to meet the physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs of youth and their families.

Founded: 1969

Youth Guidance Association offers the following programs:

· Charis Ridge

· Son Village

· Turning Point

CLIENT CHARACTERISTICS:

ü Abused Child

ü Adjudicated Delinquent

ü Acting-Out Adolescent

ü Alcohol & Drug Abuse

ü Assaultive/Destructive

Chronic Medical Problems

ü Dependent Child

ü Depression/Suicidal Ideation

ü Developmentally Delayed

Developmentally Disabled

ü Emotionally Disturbed

ü Firesetters

Foster Child

ü Juvenile Parolee

Physically Handicapped

ü Poor Interpersonal Relationships

ü Poor School Functioning

Pregnant Teen

Parented a child (both genders)

ü Runaway Child

Homeless

ü Seizure Disorders

ü Sexually Abused Child

ü Sex Offender

Sibling Group

ü Withdrawn

Other

ü 24-Hour Residential Care

Adoption

ü Alcohol and Drug Assessments

ü Alcohol and Drug Counseling

ü Alcohol and Drug Education

ü Alcohol and Drug Treatment (CIRT Approved)

ü Basic Self Help Training

ü Behavioral Evaluations

ü Career Guidance/Education

ü Career Training/Work Experience

Crisis Counseling

Day Treatment

Diagnostic Evaluation and Treatment

Supervised By Mental Health Specialist

ü Emancipation Skills/Independent Living

Preparation

Emergency Placement Services

ü Family Counseling

Foster Care

ü Gang Intervention/Prevention

GED Preparation

ü Group Counseling

Independent Living Opportunities

ü Individual Counseling

Infant Mother Program

On-Campus School

Other Alternative Education Opportunities

Parent Support Group

ü Parent Training/Education

Play Therapy

ü Positive Peer Culture Group Treatment

Prenatal Services

Proctor Care

Psychiatric/Psychological Evaluations

Psychotherapy

ü Restitution Payment Program

ü Sex Education

ü Sex Offender Assessments

ü Sexual Abuse Treatment for Offenders

ü Sexual Abuse Treatment for Victims

Shelter Care

ü Social Services

Teen Parent Services

Therapeutic Foster Care

ü Therapeutic Recreation

ü Transitional Services

ü Vocational Services

ü Work Program (Summer)

ü Other

Low Ropes Course

CHARIS RIDGE

29747 SE Division Dr.

Troutdale, OR 97060

503-666-7512

REFERRALS: Cecilia Ringsage

2730 NE Flanders

Portland, OR 97232

503-234-0085 x106

cecr@ygapdx.org

Program Description

Charis Ridge is a Level 4 BRS program contracted which serves nine male adolescents ages 12 to17 (at intake). Referrals are made directly to the program director. The program is designed to serve youth with sexually offending behaviors. Beyond this, youth may display the following behaviors: school difficulties, poor relationships with peers and adults, family problems, poor coping and social skills, other law violations and mental health issues. Inappropriate referrals include: arsonist, behaviors which indicate psychosis, youth with IQ below 80, youth with significant substance abuse issues.

Community safety is a major issue and all youth must be able to function in a public school setting with. Charis Ridge is located in the Gresham School District and is able to meet needs of students who have active Behavioral and Learning Disabilities IEP’s. The middle school offers a self-contained classroom for youth who have a behavioral IEP; however, this option is not available in the high school.

Charis Ridge utilizes the Pathways and psychosexual curriculum to address sexually offending behavior and addresses all needs through individual and group counseling.


Gender	Male
Age	12 - 17
Capacity	9
Contract Agency	OYA

SON VILLAGE

25315 E. Arrah Wanna Blvd., Welches, OR 97067

503-622-3145

REFERRALS: Dan Rogers 503-234-0085 x102

danr@ygapdx.org

Program Description

Son Village is a residential treatment center that provides Level 4 BRS Services to 15 boys, ages 12 to 17 (on intake). Typically, youth who enter the program evidence difficulty in one or more of the following areas: acceptance of authority, relationship to family, self-image, school difficulties (truancy and learning disorders), impulsive behavior, dealing with their feelings (i.e., inability to handle anger), gang involvement, assaultiveness (both verbally and physically), sexual identity and offending behavior, drug involvement, emotional stability (depressed, withdrawn or dysenteric). All residents have a history of status offenses, misdemeanors (curfew violation, beyond control issues, runaway behavior, theft, UUMV, etc.), other law violations and are on probation through the Juvenile Court. Some youth are on suspended commitments to or on parole from the State Training School.

	son village
Gender	Male
Age	12 – 17
Capacity	15
Contract Agency	OYA

TURNING POINT

42500 E. Larch Mtn. Road, Corbett, OR 97019

(503) 695-5813

REFERRALS: Ginny Glaspey 503-234-0085 s.104

ginnyg@ygapdx.org

Program Description

Turning Point is a unique, Level 4, community based treatment center, providing BRS Services to 9 adolescent girls, ages 12 to 17. The seasoned, long-term staff offers guidance and support as residents make dramatic life changes in a 12-18 month program. Typically youth who enter the program evidence difficulty in one or more of the following areas: acceptance of authority; family relationships; abuse and neglect (physical, sexual, and emotional); self-image; school (truancy and learning disorders), impulsive behavior, drug and alcohol use; and emotional stability (depression, isolation, manic). Some have a history of status offenses, misdemeanors and other law violations and may be on probation through the Juvenile Court. Individual, group, and family counseling is offered, as well as behavioral modification and recreational therapy.

	turning point
Gender	Female
Age	12 – 17
Capacity	9
Contract Agency	DHS