JoAnn Bridges Academy

From Tallahassee, travel I-10 East to Greenville, exit #241 (Hwy 221). Turn North on Hwy 221, for approximately 1 mile. Turn right onto Greenville Hills Road—the first paved road (by the Aucilla Area Solid Waste sign). Proceed ½ mile past the Greenville Hills Academy program and the JoAnn Bridges Academy will be on the right. Please note the intercom box to the left in the driveway, outside of the gate. Push the buzzer button to contact the duty officer inside the facility.

JoAnn Bridges Academy is a moderate risk residential commitment program for female youth aged 12 to 18. This program provides youth comprehensive care, treatment, supervision, and evidence-based behavioral/mental health services. Youth will also receive psychotherapeutic services, including individual, family, and group counseling while in 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.