OKALOOSA YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTER
 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Okaloosa Youth Development Center is a High-Risk program that offers Mental Health Overlay Services (MHOS) to youth with moderate to serious mental disorders and who may have a co-occurring substance-related disorder. These services are provided by clinical mental health staff. Focus is also placed on security issues relevant to the youth's legal status by providing for the care, safety and protection of youth in an environment that fosters healthy social, emotional, intellectual and physical development. Youth are also provided a quality education and vocational opportunities through the Okaloosa County School District. Vocational opportunities include: Masonry, Electronics Technician, Carpentry and Horticulture. OYDC serves youth ranging from 13 to 18 years of age. The average length of stay is 9 to 12 months. Clothing and hygiene items are provided by the program.

Operating Capacity: 25, Ages 13–18, Males

Contract Provider: Gulf Coast Treatment Center
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DJJ SUPPORT STAFF
Program Monitor: Linda Williams
Phone: (850) 232-3292
Fax Number: (850) 595-8516
E-mail Address: linda.williams@djj.state.fl.us

DIRECTIONS TO PROGRAM

From Tallahassee, travel I- 10 West to Crestview. Take Exit 56 off of Interstate 10. Head south on 85 approximately 3 miles over the Shoal River bridges. Turn left on Little Silver Rd (there are signs that say DJJ and Okaloosa Correctional Institute). Continue on Little Silver Rd. approximately 4 miles. Just past the Correctional Institute, turn left on Straight Line Rd. OYDC is the first building on the left after passing through the concrete pillars.

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