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The Methodist Home for Children and Youth provides residential treatment services in a cottage setting at six locations in Georgia (Macon, Americus, Columbus, St. Marys, Valdosta, and Waverly Hall). 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.
- General Intake Criteria
Intermediate Treatment – 85 or above
- Types of Youth Served
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.
- Services offered through Campus Programs (not all campuses have every service)
Intermediate Treatment Services
On-Campus Medical Services
Psychopharmocological Assistance
Therapy (Individual, Family and Group)
On-Campus Educational Services
Elementary E.B.D. (Emotional Behavior Disorder) Classrooms
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, gender, national or ethnic origin.
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