Adolescent Male Group Home
Independent living group home
Licensed for up to 10 youth, Oaklawn’s group home accepts males ages 14 to 18 at the time of referral who have previously completed a residential treatment program or needing an intensive independent living program.
The home serves as a step-down from residential treatment programs or as an alternative if returning to a caregiver is not a current option.
Staff to youth ratio is 1:4.
Building opportunity and responsibility
Oaklawn’s group home offers the safety and structure of supervised group living with the opportunity to build independent living skills through more community involvement and greater responsibility for self.
While each youth’s privileges are unique and dependent on cooperation in treatment, youth are encouraged to:
Attend local community and trade schools and colleges
Work or volunteer in the community
Travel independently via the community busing system
Budget for themselves and use their own money responsibly
Treatment in group living
Oaklawn maintains a high level of expectation for involvement in treatment. Youth:
- Meet with a therapist once per week
- Meet with a skills trainer once per week
- Build an independent living plan with intensive case management
- Attend community support groups, such as AA, as indicated
- Participate in team-building exercises
Make a referral
If you would like to make a referral for a youth you are working with, call us at 574-259-5667, ext. 222 or email us at admissions@oaklawn.org
After hours referrals can be made by calling 574-533-1234.