Youth Residential Treatment

Our research-based residential treatment program in Laramie, Wyoming serves youth 12-18 years old.

enrichment activities

Young people participate in individual, family, and group clinical therapies. Youth are able to participate in a variety of unique therapeutic activities including equine-assisted psychotherapy, mountain biking, hiking and fishing trips, skateboarding groups and more.

clinical therapy

Our trauma-informed therapies help clients to identify and address ways they have been impacted by traumatic stress.

Youth participate in individual, family, and group therapy including substance use prevention, equine-assisted psychotherapy, social skills, and more.

education

Educators trained in trauma-responsive teaching help clients to increase school success including improved attendance, standards mastery, and diploma credit recovery.

Youth attend school year-round and build career and college readiness skills through unique course offerings and opportunities.

asset-building

Client needs for physical and emotional safety are of utmost importance.

With safety in place, clients build trusting relationships and try new things. Opportunities are broadened while skills for independence, communication, and education are gained.

We provide educational opportunities for clients served through residential and day-treatment and community assistance programs.

We recognize the valuable role that educational development plays in the overall treatment and success of our clients.

In the community, we offer trauma-informed programs including individual and family coaching, skill development, parenting support, safety planning, and access to ongoing community-based services.

On our residential campus, classroom assignments at Mae Olson Education Center (MOEC), are often geared toward helping clients to hone skills and discover hobbies and passions.

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