Bristol Youth Academy

/kathy-parrish bristol_youth_academy 12422 NW Gordon Truett Revell Road FL 32321-3007 (850) 643-4600 (850) 643-2061 jeanette.jackson@uhsinc.com 60, Ages 14-18 Universal Health Services, Inc. (d.b.a. Keystone DJJ, LLC) http://www.uhsinc.com/uhsfacilitiesmap_fl.php Moderate-Risk http://www.djj.state.fl.us/Residential/restrictiveness.html#Moderate

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Bristol Youth Academy is a staff-secure moderate-risk program for males between the ages of 14 and 18 that uses a psycho-educational cognitive behavioral model. The average length of stay is between 6 to 9 months. It uses a holistic wellness approach that builds on the assets of the youth and develops individual strengths. The program emphasizes the restoration of good relationships between the youth and his own view of himself, those who support him, his family, and the community. The program is divided into five distinct phases and the youth must complete all phases in order to graduate from the program. This unit of the Academy provides behavioral health overlay services (BHOS), psycho educational groups, anger management, victim awareness, social skills, moral development, and gang intervention. A 12-bed Specialized Unit provides individualized mental health and substance abuse services designed specifically for youth with borderline developmental disabilities. Youth in this unit must have a documented IQ within the 70-75 range. Another unit provides a 24-bed Substance Abuse program that is designed to treat youth with a primary substance abuse diagnosis. All youth are provided individual clothing when they enter the program. Bristol Youth Academy (school number 390052) is a Type 3 program offering English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and one elective course. The elective course is typically used to provide additional reading assistance to needy students or vocational training.

Education and vocational services are provided by the Liberty County Public School System, including the General Education Diploma (GED). From Tallahassee, take Highway 20 west to Bristol. Just inside the city limits of Bristol, there will be a sign on the right side of the highway showing the entrance to the facility.
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From Tallahassee, travel I-10 west to exit 174 (HWY 12). Turn left (south) on HWY 12 and follow approximately 35 miles. Turn left (east) on HWY 20 and follow for approximately 2 miles. Program is on Left. Liberty

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