Spring 2018 - In This Issue:


"Our population is changing. Back when I started, our kids stole a bike or were truant from school. Now we're seeing kids who have seen multiple shootings, and absent parents. We're seeing more students with mental health challenges."

- Rebecca Gibson, Highfields' Medical Coordinator  
Residential Opportunities Video
Take a look at the unique opportunities offered to students in Highfields' residential program, including off-campus activities, employment programs, and vocational classes.
Marshaun
The Right Way 

At Highfields' Residential Treatment Program, Marshaun is learning how to break his bad habits and get his life back on track.
 
  Growing up, Marshaun never thought about the consequences of his actions.
   "I started committing crimes when I was 11 years old," said Marshaun. "I wanted money and that was the only way I knew how to get it."
   Because of his poor decisions, he became involved in the court system, and was placed at Highfields' Residential Treatment Program.
 
Daveon and his mother spend time together at Family Treatment Weekend.
Why Family Matters

Working with students and their families is critical for long-term success. .
  
   "I don't ever want to be in placement again, away from my family," said student, James.  
   It's a feeling that most of the youth at Highfields share.
   They miss their home, and their loved ones. They're trying to make a change, but it's hard to do it alone.
   "The biggest component missing in this kind of treatment is the family," said Chris Robinson, Residential Program Director. "We strive to get the family more engaged."
 
    
Support groups, outdoor activities, and off-campus outings help promote physical and mental wellness!
Healthy Living at Highfields
   
Highfields provides a range of services to promote physical and mental wellness for students. 
 
   When youth are placed at Highfields, they are often stressed from the challenges of their lives, including poverty, trauma, and substance abuse.       
   "Our population is changing," said Rebecca Gibson, Highfields' Medical Coordinator. "Back when I started, our kids stole a bike or were truant from school. Now we're seeing kids who have seen multiple shootings, and absent parents. We're seeing more students with mental health challenges."
 
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For more information or to make a referral, please contact:

Brian Philson, CEO/President
(517) 628-2287 x371

Chris Robinson, Director of Residential Services
(517) 628-2287 x344

Julie Duffey, Intake Coordinator
(517) 628-2287 x321