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Salem Ranch [website] 15161 N. 400 East Road Flanagan, IL 61740 USA | |
| Phone: | 815-796-4561 |
| Ages: | We a |
| Gender: | boys |
| Description: | We are a licensed residential counseling center located in Flanagan, Illinois, approximately 2 hours southwest of Chicago. We offer a structured program in a farm setting for boys who are struggling with issues at home, such as substance abuse, family conflicts, or academic problems, and who need a new environment to help rebuild their lives. |
| Director Name: | Dr. David Anderson |
| Enroll Info: | A relationship-centered approach to treatment allows children to grow intellectually, spiritually, and socially, enabling them to become productive members of society. Children learn, firsthand, the results that positive behavior brings them. Each child interacts with staff and their peers in a caring and structured environment, enabling the child to develop self-esteem, social skills, and self-confidence. |
| Student Profile: | The Ranch Program at Salem specializes in providing treatment to troubled youth who are placed in our program by concerned parents or loved ones. The adolescents we serve exhibit negative patterns of behavior over an extended period of time, such that they often act independently of the influence and control of their parents. Invariably, the disharmony and conflict that results from such situations make a positive home environment very difficult. At The Ranch Program, we understand the heartache and frustration that continued dissension within the family structure causes. Reconciling the shaken families of troubled teens through residential treatment and family counseling is our purpose. The Ranch Program strives to lead both troubled teens and their families to the productive lives they were meant to live. Most of the teens we care for are close to the beginning of a downward spiral of negative behavior and have not yet been in serious trouble with the law, or have experienced only minor legal problems, and whose parents are desperate for their children to receive help before it is too late. Some of the behaviors that youth exhibit which The Ranch Program is equipped to treat include: a short history of substance abuse, disregard for rules and curfews, sexual promiscuity, running away, body disfigurement, truancy, and plummeting grades. They may have shown hostility or physical violence toward other family members, and/or have had frequent violent outbursts at home. We are unable, however, to effectively treat children who exhibit such behaviors as fire setting, chronic drug abuse, sexual perpetration, cruelty to animals, and violent behavior with weapons. The Ranch Program strongly desires to serve each youth whose parents wish to enroll in our program. However, as our program is equipped to serve some needs better than others, we reserve the right to evaluate each situation on a case-by-case basis and refer families to other facilities, if necessary. |
| Academics: | While treatment is our first philosophy, academic education is an important component in each child’s daily schedule. Academic education is provided by certified teachers who provide daily work in each cottage. |
| Activities: | Gymnasium 4. Equine Center w/ heated indoor riding area 5. large heated maintenance and wood working shop 6. Large two story brick administration building 7. Tennis courts 8. Ball field 9. Park area |
| Counseling: | Counseling The Ranch Program uses a Biblical counseling approach with all youth. An essential element of this therapy is that each child needs to become involved in activities that support their individual and group counseling. Our aim is to weave together activities, counseling, teaching, personal relationships, and the involvement of parents to create an “arena” for positive change. Individual Therapy Each youth receives individual therapy from a Master’s level counselor at least once a week. Group Therapy Group therapy is held in each cottage at least three times a week and usually five times a week. Special treatment and specialty groups will also be held when there are youth to warrant such groups. |
| Campus: | Facility notes 1. Located on a 100 acre campus 2. Three brick cottages licensed for 15 youth per cottage 3. Gymnasium 4. Equine Center w/ heated indoor riding area 5. large heated maintenance and wood working shop 6. Large two story brick administration building 7. Tennis courts 8. Ball field 9. Park area 10. City water with water tower |
| Family Involvement: | Family Involvement The Ranch Program requires strong family involvement. Families must commit to being actively involved during the year. We expect parents to complete an appropriate parenting program. At least three times during the year that a youth is at The Ranch Program parents will be expected to travel to Salem for a family retreat. |
| Length of Stay: | From the day a youth is placed in our program, our goal is to return him or her home. Changing the way a youth thinks and providing treatment is not the same for all teens. We strive for the teen to return home in nine to twelve months. |
| Philosophy: | The Ranch Program at Salem is committed to changing and rebuilding the lives of young people. The Ranch Program combines an environment of Christian relationships with a superior treatment program, paving the road to recovery and reconciliation for adolescents and their families |
| Financial Assistance: | The Ranch Program at Salem recognizes that the decision to place a child out of their home in a residential treatment center is one of the most difficult decisions a family can make. In addition the cost of residential counseling is significant for a family. Many families are unable to meet the monthly obligations out of their regular income and must look elsewhere for help. Some families dip into savings or retirement funds, while other may get financial assistance from their health insurance and/or local and state governmental agencies from which they may qualify to receive assistance. Others take second mortgages on their homes, refinance their homes, borrow from their 401K plans or life insurance, or ask extended families or their church for financial support. Key Education Resources/Key Bank also realizes that paying for a treatment center is a significant financial commitment. An Achiever Loan is available to those who qualify to help families successfully manage the costs. The Achiever Loan offers terms that best meet a family’s needs. Apply on-line at www.key.com/educate/achieverloan. The Ranch Program also has a scholarship fund that is designed to fill in the impossible gaps after all possible resources have been exhausted. The Ranch Program does not offer full scholarships, nor is the scholarship fund large enough to fill every need for every family. These scholarships are based on verified financial need, demonstrated attempts to find additional support, and a commitment to make timely payments of the parental portion of the Financial Enrollment Agreement. |
| Staff: | Staff Dr. David Anderson Executive Director Merle Gerig Vice President of Development Jessica Pastirik Ministry Outreach Director Ron Gerig Development Associate Eula Mae Zimmerman Development Associate Gene Reinhardt Equine Director Jo Simmons Equine Assistant Shannon Ryan Equine Assistant Jenny Larkin H.R. Director Todd Martin Maintenance Technician Devere Roth Maintenance Technician Guy Schultz Maintenance Technician Jan Appel Holmes Ranch Director Chris Carlton Ranch Therapist Vi Gerig Ranch Nurse Ann Travers Teacher Todd Rude Ranch Mentor Supervisor Billy Rogers Ranch Mentor Tony Houston Ranch Mentor Ed Hood Ranch Mentor Stephanie Guuerrero Ranch Mentor Chris Perkins Foster Care Therapist/ Supervisor Dottie Fears Foster Care Case Manager Josh Creek Family Based Services Mentor Eric Staley Runaway Coordinator |
| Tuition/Costs: | The Start Up cost is $750. This is a one-time, non-refundable cost that goes directly to pay for admissions, educational/vocational cost, and intake assessments. The Monthly Tuition Fee is $125.00 a day with a 75-day minimum stay. If you choose to pay the full annual tuition up front, the Ranch Program will discount 6% of the $45,625 annual tuition, a savings of $2,737.50 (approximately 22 days). |
| Specialties: | Equine Therapy Salem Therapeutic Equestrian Program (STEP) Salem has gained nationwide recognition for its innovative equine therapy program. Established in 1982, the Salem Therapeutic Equestrian Program (STEP) fosters a sense of purpose and responsibility among the residents that lead to feelings of caring and trust. Designed by Salem’s certified equine therapist and horse trainer, the STEP program uses Arabian horses as a tool to develop emotional and social growth within the residents. Arabian horses offer the perfect combination of spirit, stability and loyalty, three qualities that have proven significant in forging lasting bonds between people. When these qualities are cultivated between a child and a horse, it can renew a child’s capacity to engage in meaningful relationships with other people. Children participate in all aspects of the care of our more than 170 horses. In addition, the staff and residents train, show, and market horses to professional trainers and private owners alike, primarily for use in Class A competition. The STEP program serves to bridge the gap between feelings of isolation and a sense of acceptance and self-worth, which eludes many troubled youth. |
| Alt Link: | Salem Ranch link (Alternate) |
| Teen Help Provider Type: | |
| Residential Treatment Center | |
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815-796-4561 | |
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