Director
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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
West Florida Wilderness Institute (WFWI) is
a 40-bed residential, environmentally secure moderate-risk
facility for males ages 14-18. The average length of stay is
from 6 to 9 months. WFWI provides a balanced level of
education and life experiences in an effort to redirect a
youth’s decision-making skills. WFWI provides a complete
education environment, Restorative Justice, group and
individual counseling, Behavioral Health Overlay Services (BHOS), as well as, numerous life experience
projects. Youth participate in various off-campus activities
such as the Marine Institute Olympics, hiking out of state
mountain trails and track events. To fully participate in
this program, youth must be in good physical health. Operating Capacity: 40, Serves Ages 14-18, Males
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Contract Provider:
Associated Marine Institutes, Inc. d/b/a AMIKids, Inc.
Program's Website:
West Florida Wilderness Institute
(click on a provider name to access
provider's website)
DJJ SUPPORT STAFF
Program Monitor: Lori Jernigan
Telephone Number: (850) 394-7634
Fax Number: (850)
718-0250
Email Address:
lori.jernigan@djj.state.fl.us
DIRECTIONS TO PROGRAM
From Tallahassee, travel I-10 west to
Hwy 81, exit 96. Take Hwy 81 North to Hwy 90. Turn right
(east) onto Hwy 90. Cross the bridge and turn right (south)
onto Hwy 181-C. Make a left on the first dirt road after
crossing I-10 (Old Mt. Zion Rd.). Approximately 5 miles on
right will be WFWI.
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