Abraxas Youth Center (AYC)
South Mountain, Pennsylvania
10058 South Mountain Road - Box 334
South Mountain, Pennsylvania 17261
(717) 749-3066
Fax: (717) 749-3229
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- Delinquent males between the ages of 12-18, with a history of firesetting or sexual offending.
- An IQ of 70 or above (will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis).
Key Services
- Secure Detention
- Shelter
- Secure Firesetter program
- Secure Sexual Offender program
- The average length of stay in the Firesetters program is 14 months; the average length of stay in the Sexual Offender program is 14-18 months.
Located on the grounds of the South Mountain Restoration Center in Pennsylvania's Franklin County, AYC is a multi-service residential facility. The detention and shelter units focus on short-term development activities, which are designed to assist clients in transitioning into a treatment program. The Firesetter & Sexual Offender programs provide offense-cycle treatment and relapse prevention services. Clients participate in both individual and group counseling. The group counseling is dictated by an extensive 52-week curriculum, which includes weekly groups in Aggression Replacement Training, Thinking Errors, drug and alcohol education, and family groups. A licensed, private on-site education program operates year round and offers both a diploma and GED track.
Frequently Asked Questions
What personal items am I permitted to bring?
Approved personal pictures, letters and religious materials.
Who can visit me and when?
Immediate family at any pre-arranged time.
Can I earn home passes?
Yes, with appropriate clinical progress and a court order.
Can I make phone calls and whom can I call?
Yes, one 5 minute call per week to parent/legal guardian. Staff members administer the phone
calls.
Can I send and receive mail?
Yes, you can send and receive mail. You will be required to open incoming mail in front of a
staff member for security purposes.
Can I earn my high school diploma or GED?
Yes, we provide educational services on-site, year round. We offer credits that are transferable
to your home school, Special Education classes and GED preparation and exams.
Will I have the opportunity to do community service?
Yes, with appropriate clinical progress and a court order.
Can I get a job on or off program grounds?
No.
Will my family be involved in my treatment?
Yes, family involvement is strongly encouraged and is an integral part of treatment and
reintegration. All treatment plan updates, quarterly reports, and court progress reports will be
sent to the parent/legal guardian.
Will you provide transportation to the program once I am committed?
Yes, we provide transportation.
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