The Methodist Home for Children and Youth provides residential treatment services in a cottage setting in Macon , Georgia . Each cottage offers eight to ten children, boys and girls, ages 6-18, a broad spectrum of treatment services and interventions which address the unique needs of emotionally troubled youth in a community based setting.
- Ages 6-18
- IQ Requirements
- Basic Care- 70 or above
- Intermediate Treatment – 85 or above
- Public School Eligible
- Those from dependent or neglected backgrounds
- Physical, emotional or sexual abuse victims.
- Oppositional and defiant, verbal and/or physically aggressive youth.
- Youth with learning disabilities, school problems or truancy issues
- Youth who need shelter or protection due to economic, circumstantial or legal issues.
- Basic Care Services
- Intermediate Treatment Services
- On-Campus Medical Services
- Psychiatric Supervision
- Psychopharmocological Assistance
- Therapy (Individual, Family and Group)
- On-Campus Educational Services
- Elementary E.B.D. (Emotional Behavior Disorder) Classrooms
- Tutorial Services
- Other Specialized Services, as needed
- Preparation for Independent Living
- Extensive Recreational and Life Skill Opportunities
- Pool
- Athletic Fields
- Ball Courts
- Camping Opportunities
- Ropes Course
- Tennis Courts
Youth who successfully complete the program of the main campus and group homes become eligible for extensive financial and educational support.
All programs and services are offered without regard to race, color, creed, sex, national or
ethnic origin.
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MCH Feb 2009 