Okeechobee Girls Academy

/alicia-woulard okeechobee_girls_academy 1117 NE 39th Boulevard FL 34972 (863) 824-6114 (863) 824-2276 demetria.refoure@us.g4s.com 32, Ages 13-18 G4S Youth Services, LLC http://www.g4s.us/youth-services Low- & Moderate-Risk /facilities/restrictiveness-levels#Low

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The Okeechobee Girls Academy is a 24-bed, low and moderate-risk program for female juvenile offenders between the ages of 13–18. The program provides Mental Health Overlay Services (MHOS) and gender specific services that include, but are not limited to, case management, screening and assessment services, mental health and substance abuse treatment, behavior management, life and social skills, educational and vocational services, self-sufficiency planning and physical and recreational activities. Youth at Okeechobee Girls Academy receive individual, group, and family therapy, as well as testing and psychiatric evaluation services. The program also provides gender-responsive services utilizing the “Girls Matter” curriculum that is tailored to the unique needs of the population. Gender specific treatment areas address sexual abuse, substance abuse, domestic violence, trauma, and crime specific topics. On-site health services address the individual medical needs of the youth. Clothing and uniforms are provided by the program. The anticipated average length of stay is three (3) to six (6) months for low-risk and six (6) to nine (9) months for moderate-risk.

Okeechobee Girls Academy (school number 479101) is a Type 3 program offering English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Reading. Career and technical opportunities include Business Education courses and a Home Builders Institute (HBI) pre-apprenticeship program in the construction trades.

Education services are provided by G4S through a contract with the Okeechobee County School District.

Take Florida Turnpike, Exit SR-60 toward Yee Haw Junction, West on SR-60, Turn left on US-441, Turn left on 39th blvd. Okeechobee

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