AKA:

OHU

Description:

Provides a Qualified Residential Treatment Program for youth. Program focuses on processing trauma and developing coping strategies. Also offers case management and mental health services.

Also offers a therapeutic day school by Banner Learning. Located on campus for youth in the community, as well as youth on site. Focused on students who may have difficulties learning in traditional school settings.

Other services include:
- Individual and group counseling
- A therapeutic recreational department

Eligibility:

Biologically male youth, ages 10-18, who are referred by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.

Languages:

None

Program Fees:

No fee.

Intake Process:

Call for assistance.

Documents required:
- No information has been provided by the Agency. Please call for details.

Contacts

Handicap Accessible?

No

Wishlist:

"Please contact Susan Yates for specific sizes.

Snow fun:
Snow suits/boots/winter hats/ scarves/head/ear bands/waterproof gloves (28)
Snow sleds, snow boards, plastic snow fort building tools.

Yard Games/ Outside Equipment
Baseball equipment, footballs (flag equipment), soccer balls and equipment, volleyball, badminton
Gym balls (kick balls)
Rubber bases
Frisbees
Frisbee golf equipment

House stuff:
Pots, pans, serving dishes for 12 people.
New knife set/ block
Towels, wash cloths, dish towels, cleaning rags
DVD player
Game system w/ sports games (rating E for everyone is allowed only)

Youth rooms:
clock radios, area rugs, sports posters, matching comforters/curtains
laundry baskets/hampers

Activities off Campus
Day passes to Six Flags
Gift certificates to local activities i.e.: rock climbing for 28 people)
Local batting cages/mini golf/bowling, ice skating, (28 people)

Gift certificates to various restaurants for Community Experience in dining out (aside from fast food) for higher level/independent living skills

Safety items
Emergency kit for each home (3) (battery operated lamp (3 each kit), flashlight, weather radio, etc.)

First Aid kits for each home
Medical supplies also welcome. A basic medical bag to have on hand to carry items for quick immediate medical care:
Ace Bandages, gauze wraps (several boxes would be nice), Gauze Pads, Antibiotic Ointment, Elbow and Knee brace, Large Bandages, sterile applicators for ointments, Medical Tape, Thermometer, etc.

Travel first aid kit for each van (3)

Heavy duty flashlights with batteries.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Contact Program for Opportunities

Legal Status:

Other

Date of Official Change:

October 24, 2023

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