Juvenile Unit for Specialized Treatment (JUST)

NOTES: Do not rely on directions provided by an online map, GPS device, or a mobile mapping program, which pick up on different roads of the same name. The program's mailing address is: PO Box 409, Hosford FL 32334.

There will be a sign on the right indicating the program's entrance. Turn right onto Liberty Wilderness Road.

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• From Pensacola: Take I-10 East to the Marianna Exit (Exit #142), which is Highway 71.
• Turn right (south) onto Highway 71, towards Blountstown to Highway 20.
• In Blountstown, turn left (east) onto Highway 20, towards Hosford.
• In Hosford, turn right (south) onto Highway 65.
• Travel approximately 17.5 miles.
• There will be a sign on the right indicating the program's entrance. Turn right onto Liberty Wilderness Road.
• From Tallahassee: Take Highway 20 west to Hosford. Turn left at the first traffic light onto Highway 65.
• Continue south on Highway 65 for approximately 17.5 miles.
• Take I-10 west to Exit #181 (Highway 267).
• Turn left (south) onto Highway 267 and continue approximately 35 miles.
• The road ends at Highway 20.
• Turn right (west) onto Highway 20 and continue for approximately 17 miles to Highway 65.
• Turn left onto Highway 65 (south) and continue south for 17.5 miles.
• There will be a sign on the right indicating the program's entrance. Turn right onto Liberty Wilderness Road.

Juvenile Unit for Specialized Treatment (JUST) is comprised of multiple co-located residential commitment programs serving moderate risk male youth aged 13 to 17 who require behavioral/mental health and intensive mental health 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.