The goal of all services of Youth Services Agency is to maintain "at risk" youth in their family and community systems and to prevent these youth from long term institutional placements. We strive to keep families intact by utlizing an array of integrated supportive services that meet individual and family needs, and by teaching skills which develop self-sufficiency and a strong community service ethic.

Youth Services' programs provide healthy, structured, challenging and supportive environments to youths who are resistant to traditional treatment experiences. Our mission is to help these youths become responsible and functional members of the community. We provide comprehensive and complementary services to achieve this goal through out Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic region.

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ACT serves as a therapeutic alternative to more restrictive or institutional residential placements. It has mobile camps, such as along the Appalachian Trail in eastern PA., or on our 76 foot tall ship in Maryland, and several residential camp facilities in in the mountains of PA.

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Targeted to behaviorally disruptive youth these programs accommodate a wide range of problematic behavior and are not schools for those with severe mental health issues or heavily substance dependent youth. Students who thrive in our schools are those who need more individual attention and creative outlets for energy.

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Several high ropes courses(both indoor and out), a portable wall and challenge course, as well as a water program and a 300 foot Zip Line help develop a nurturing environment in which clients can experience personal growth in the areas of self-respect, trust, confidence, self-awareness, and teamwork.

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