Michigan Youth Treatment Center

The Michigan Youth Treatment Center (MYTC) is a secure treatment program that offers a full range of therapeutic, educational, support and recreational services. The facility is designed to support up to 60 young men, ages 12-20, with a history of delinquent behaviors, mental health issues and trauma needs, who benefit from a structured, therapeutic environment. It also serves youth who have not thrived in less restrictive settings.

MYTC is committed to creating a nurturing and empowering environment where the youth and staff feel safe, valued, and supported. We foster meaningful connections with families and the community, working collaboratively and inclusively to guide our youth toward a successful future.

The MYTC program features:

• A trauma-informed, strengths-based approach with therapeutic, educational and community opportunities.
• Minimum staff ratio of 1:4 during the day and 1:8 ratio during the evening to meet the needs of the residents for the continual safety, protection and direct care and supervision of residents.

• Evidence-based, cognitive behavioral curricula including University of Cincinnati Cognitive Behavioral Interventions.
• Positive organizational culture that emphasizes positive reinforcement, de-escalation, safety plans if necessary, and behavioral interventions without the use of seclusion.

• Located within the Macomb County Juvenile Justice Center with full access to clinical, medical, food services, library, gymnasium and outdoor grounds.

Treatment Highlights 

Treatment is based on the University of Cincinnati Corrections Institute’s (UCCI), Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions – Core Youth (CBI-CY). The curriculum is designed for youth involved with the juvenile justice system who are at moderate to high risk for reoffending. The cognitive behavioral approach is evidence-based and offers group, individual and family involvement.

Education

• Individual education programs are designed to address specific needs, including high school education, GED equivalency or online college coursework.
• Programming includes small class sizes and one-on-one attention.

Additional Services 

• On-campus Balanced Restorative Justice projects.
• On-campus medical and dental services.
• On-campus psychiatric and psychological services.
• On- and off-campus experimental education opportunities.
• On-campus spiritual development opportunities.
• Off-campus community reintegration programming services.