ST. JOHNS YOUTH ACADEMY

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

St. Johns Youth Academy is located in St. Augustine Florida.  The program is a moderate-risk facility operated by Youth Services International.  It is designed for male offenders between the ages of 14 to 18 years old.  The facility has a capacity for 34 youth.  The program provides Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) services and utilizes an evidenced based, Cognitive Behavioral approach in the delivery of substance abuse treatment services.  Mental health, substance abuse, case management and psychiatric services are available on site.  The average length of stay is 6 to 9 months.  The St. Johns County School Board provides on-site educational services which consists of general education and ESE services.  Vocational skill training is also available and is designed to assist the youth with resume' writing, work keys certification and the development of skills to enhance the youth's employability.  A GED track is also available.  All clothing and hygiene products are provided to the youth and youth are not to bring any personal items.

Operating Capacity: 34, Serves Ages 14 - 18, Males

Contract Provider: Youth Services International, Inc.
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DJJ SUPPORT STAFF
Program Manager: Caroline Sanchez
Telephone Number: (904) 219-9147
Fax Number: (904) 359-2661
Email: Caroline.Sanchez@djj.state.fl.us
Regions Served: NE

Directions to Program

Take US 1 South from Jacksonville (Phillips Hwy) to St. Augustine. Right turn on Lewis Speedway (St. Johns Courthouse and Jail is on this street). Go past jail and make a right turn on Avenue D to program. Program is connected to the St. Johns Juvenile Correctional Facility.

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