Crestview Youth Academy

• From Tallahassee, take Interstate 10 West toward Crestview.
• Take Exit 56 off of Interstate 10.
• Head South on Highway 85 approximately 3 miles over the Shoal River bridge.
• Turn left onto Little Silver Road (there are signs that say DJJ and Okaloosa Correctional Institute).
• Continue on Little Silver Road approximately 4 miles.
• Just past the Correctional Institute, turn left onto Straight Line Road.
• Crestview Youth Academy is the first building on the left after passing through the concrete pillars.

Crestview Youth Academy is comprised of multiple co-located residential commitment programs serving moderate risk male youth aged 13 to 21 who require behavioral/mental health, substance abuse, and borderline intellectual functioning services. The programs utilize evidence-based practices to provide comprehensive care, treatment, and supervision. Youth will also receive psychotherapeutic services, including individual, family, and group counseling while at the program. 

A youth’s length of stay is determined by the youth's assessed risk to reoffend, their progress in reducing applicable criminogenic needs and risk factors, and the completion of their individualized treatment plan. 

The Florida Scholars Academy provides all educational services for residential commitment programs within the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice. It offers a tailored education system that accommodates the unique needs of each student by providing multiple pathways to success. The academy offers individualized support to help students achieve their educational and career goals. This includes obtaining a high school or equivalent diploma, earning valuable industry-recognized credentials, and/or enrolling in postsecondary education at a Florida college, university, or technical college. The ultimate aim is to equip students with the necessary skills and qualifications for a successful career.