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Oak Grove Academy

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Program snapshot

Risk levels
Moderate-risk Residential
Gender
Male
Operating capacity
40, Ages 14-19
State owned
Yes

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Contact Oak Grove Academy

Address
11180 NE 38th Street
Jasper, FL 32052
County
Hamilton
Circuit
03
Director
Jason Katz
Director title
Program Director
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Directions

  • Take I-10 / FL-8 toward Lake City.
  • Take Exit 283/US-129, heading toward Jasper/Live Oak.
  • Keep left toward the Jasper/Sheriffs Boys Ranch/Spirit of Suwannee Music Park-Camp.
  • Turn left onto US-129 N/FL-51. Continue to follow FL-51.
  • Turn right onto 2nd St/FL-51. Continue to follow FL-51.
  • Turn right onto NE 38th St., which is just past NW 39th Way. If you reach NW 110th Dr., you've gone about 0.1 miles too far.
  • NE 38th St. is poorly marked, but it is on the right just before the Sheriff's Department (on the left).
  • 11180 NE 38th St. is about 100 yards in, on the left hand side. If you reach NE 39th Dr., you've gone about 0.1 miles too far.

Program Description

Oak Grove Academy is a moderate risk residential commitment program for male youth aged 14 to 19. This program provides youth comprehensive care, treatment, supervision, and evidence-based substance abuse 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.

Academic & Career Education

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.