Spring Lake Youth Academy

/marsha-jackson spring_lake_youth_academy 8806 SW Start Center Street FL 34266 (863) 993-2600 (863) 993-2625 jarrid.robinson@us.g4s.com 30, Ages 15-18 G4S Youth Services, LLC http://www.g4s.us/en-us/What%20we%20do/Services/Care%20and%20Justice/Youth%20Services/ Low-Risk http://www.djj.state.fl.us/Residential/restrictiveness.html#Low

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12 Arcadia Jarrid Robinson Director

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Spring Lake Youth Academy provides treatment for low-risk males, ages 15 to 18, with mental health disorders and related maladaptive behaviors. This program provides Mental Health Overlay Services (MHOS) and Behavioral Health Overlay Services (BHOS). Group and individual counseling is provided. Located on the Peace River, the program uses environmental factors in the delivery of services. The youth study ecosystem ecology; how human actions impact the ecologic balance; environmental responsibility; horticulture education that includes organic and non-organic growing methodologies and consideration for butterfly and plant partners in evolution; fish and wildlife conservation; the discovery of Florida fossils; animal, fish and plant husbandry; ropes course training; outdoor experiential survival that may include camping, backpacking, outdoor cooking, and rope knotting; and building trails and bridges. Educational services are provided by the program’s teachers. Youth must be physically able to participate in the program. The average length of stay is 60-90 days.

Spring Lake Youth Academy (school number 140191) is a Type 1 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 through the DeSoto County School District.

From Ft. Myers, proceed north on I-75 to Kings Hwy. (Exit 31). Exit and turn right (east).
Proceed on Kings Hwy. for approximately 7 1/2 miles to Start Center Street. Turn right on to
Start Center Street. Program is located at the end of the paved road. DeSoto

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