Abraxas Youth & Family Services

Abraxas Youth & Family Services operates the Abraxas Youth Center, a 72-bed residential facility located in South Mountain, Pennsylvania, approximately 20 minutes east of Chambersburg, that provides comprehensive treatment and educational services to troubled youth. Licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare as three separate residen... tial programs and by the Pennsylvania Department of Education for its alternative education offerings, the organization serves adjudicated and non-adjudicated males and females between the ages of 10 and 17 across multiple specialized units designed to address distinct needs within the juvenile justice and behavioral health systems. The Shelter unit comprises 18 non-secure beds primarily for non-adjudicated youth with no other acceptable placement options, typically providing emergency placements for stays of 30 days or less. The Secure Detention unit operates 18 secure beds for adjudicated and pre-adjudicated youth awaiting trial and possible placement at other facilities, with average stays of 60 days or less. The Long Term Secure unit provides 36 secure beds specifically for adjudicated males with firesetting issues, offering comprehensive treatment addressing both behavioral and clinical concerns with typical stays exceeding 52 weeks. In addition to residential programming, Abraxas Youth & Family Services operates an Alternative Education Program serving approximately 35 students from local school districts who experience behavioral challenges in traditional high school settings; this program emphasizes personal responsibility and educational advancement while providing daily transportation to and from students' homes. The organization's integrated approach combines secure and non-secure residential treatment with specialized education services, positioning it as a comprehensive provider within the juvenile justice and youth behavioral health sectors across central Pennsylvania.Read More