JUVENILE UNIT FOR SPECIALIZED TREATMENT
J.U.S.T.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

JUST (Juvenile Unit for Specialized Treatment) is a moderate risk, staff-secure residential mental health treatment facility for male offenders between the ages of 13 and 17. The program provides a comprehensive multi-service delivery system of residential treatment and a full continuum of care with emphasis on outdoor work projects, physical exercise and experiential learning. The average length of stay is from 9 to 12 months. The program provides comprehensive mental health evaluation, treatment, substance abuse, medical monitoring, crisis intervention and health services. Youth must have a DSM IV diagnosis, GAF below 60 and IQ above 70. Program provides clothing. The program has an extensive vocational program with interests in Carpentry and Welding. The program is located in the heart of the Apalachicola National Forest that spans 560,000 acres. Offenders live, learn, and work in an environment that provides them the opportunity to be creative and develop many basic skills that could not be learned in other environments.

Contract Provider: Twin Oaks Juvenile Development, Inc.
Operating Capacity: 32, Serves Ages 13-17, Males

DJJ SUPPORT STAFF
Program Monitor: Kathy Parrish
Cell Phone Number: (850) 232-4988
E-mail Address: Kathy.Parrish@djj.state.fl.us

DIRECTIONS TO PROGRAM

From Tallahassee, take Highway 20 west to Hosford. Turn left at the first traffic light onto Highway 65. Continue south on Highway 65 for approximately 17.5 miles. There will be a sign on the right indicating entrance into the camp.
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From Tallahassee, travel I-10 west to exit 181 (HWY 267). Turn left (south) on HWY 267 and follow approximately 35 miles. Road ends at HWY 20. Turn right (west) on HWY 20 and follow for approximately 17 miles. Turn left on to HWY 65 (south). Proceed 17.5 miles, program is on right.