Placing Agents

The Youth Opportunity Center (YOC) provides comprehensive treatment services to meet the individual needs of the children and families we serve. Youth are referred to the YOC through the Department of Child Services, CMHI, Probation, and The Department of Education. YOC treatment milieu uses a multi-dimensional approach to treatment using various evidenced-based clinical and behavioral interventions.

What makes the YOC unique?

The staff psychiatrists, psychologists, physicians, therapists, administrators and experienced program managers work collectively to effectively deliver diverse treatment interventions to meet psychological needs of each child.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), dialectical behavioral techniques (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) are standard forms of treatment modalities utilized to strengthen the child and the family. Individual, family, and group therapy are part of the weekly milieu within the program schedule. Additionally, youth engage in skill building sessions, independent living services, character education, mentoring programs, cultural activities, spiritual services (optional), community engagement, and wellness programs.

GENERAL SERVICES

  • Room and Board
  • Routine medical, dental, and vision care
  • Accredited educational program provided by the Muncie Community Schools (on campus or community school options available)
  • Individualized educational assistance
  • Skill building sessions
  • Court representation (at designated hearings)
  • Structured recreation and wellness programming
  • Individualized treatment plan
  • Individual, group and family counseling
  • Parenting classes
  • Psychiatric consultation, as needed
  • Transportation/gas cards, as needed
Family Preservation

The Family Preservation Team conducts comprehensive assessments of entire families, focusing on domains relating to life, health, trauma, family and community. The team then works from a strength-based and trauma-informed care approach to identify competencies and resources that each family member can utilize and leverage to promote change and reduce the risks that precipitated the need for service.

For additional information regarding Family Preservation services, please contact Casey Weigle at 765-289-5437 or cweigle@yocinc.org.

Psychological Evaluations
  • Clinical Interview and Assessment (CIA)
  • Outpatient Psychological testing

For additional information regarding outpatient and in-patient psychological services, please contact the YOC Admissions Department at 765-741-1022 or admissions@yocinc.org

FAQ

Yes. The YOC has staff dedicated to providing independent living services to older adolescents on campus. IL services include individual and group instruction on a variety of life skills topics.

Although completion of a program depends on the client’s progress, the average length of stay is 6-9 months. As a child progresses through treatment, this will become clearer to the family and child.

The YOC works with youth, ages 6 -18 years with complex and diverse clinical and behavioral challenges.

No. Placement at the YOC is financially supported by The Indiana Department of Children Services.

No. The cost of psychological services is an additional fee.

Diagnostic Evaluations will vary according to the testing being completed. The average testing time is 30 days.

The YOC believes that family involvement is important and we strive to remove barriers that may hinder engagement. We provide transportation assistance to our campus for admission, court, and visitation, as needed.

Residents living at the YOC will be enrolled in Muncie Community Schools programs. The YOC provides both on-ground and in-community educational opportunities through the public school system. Additionally, we work with students to complete the High School Equivalency (HSE) if needed.

Muncie Community Schools (MCS) provides accredited educational programs for elementary, middle and high school students on the campus of the YOC. The structured educational setting provides students with an opportunity to learn at their individual level in small classrooms with low student/teacher ratios. High School students are able to complete credit recovery and the high school equivalency exam (HSE). Students may also attend county or city schools within Delaware County when approved by the treatment team and the parents/guardians.

Residents living at the YOC will be enrolled in the Muncie Community Schools programs. To obtain school records, please contact the Muncie Community Schools at 765-751-6011, ext. 3323 or via fax at 765-747-5341.

REQUEST INFORMATION:

YOC Admissions Department

To speak directly with Admissions, please call 765-741-1022 or email admissions@yocinc.org.

TRU Harbor Admissions

For admissions and referrals for the TRU Harbor program, please contact Dr. Katrina Mallory at TRUHarborAdmissions@yocinc.org.

Customer Relations

To speak with David Dickerson, Director of Business Development, regarding general information, campus tours, vendor fairs, and conference attendance, please call 765-289-5437 or email ddickers@yocinc.org.