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Waco Center For Youth
- Health & Medical
- Waco, TX
About this business
Operational since 1979, the Waco Center for Youth is a part of the Texas Department of State Health Services. The Waco Center for Youth is a psychiatric residential treatment facility that serves children between the ages of 13 and 17 with emotional difficulties and behavioral problems. The center is accredited by The Joint Commission. It offers individual, group and family therapies, as well as coordination and case management services. The center also provides assistance with aftercare planning. In addition, it offers psyc... read more
Location details
3501 North 19th Street, Waco, TX, 76708, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
I was in the anger management unit in 96-97......it was like a prison for kids. At least back then it was. Not sure how things are now.
This place should be shut down and defunded. I was here back in '98 and the treatment the kids receive was absolutely horrible. I remember if you had 4 times misbehaving they would force you to stay in your room for "room restriction". The staff was very rude and disrespectful to the kids and they would write you up for the pettiest things. I remember I got sexually assaulted by another boy there in the middle of the night and the staff did nothing except laugh and tell me to shut up. This is not a rehabilitation place, it i... read more
I was a client here for about a year. There's significant ups and downs. Most of the staff are therapeutic and understanding, while others not really. School :10/10. The principals are awesome. I came to the facility almost two years behind due to my frequent hospital stays prior. Within five months I not only caught up but I also graduated a year early. The work is self paced and the teachers are helpful. Therapy: experiences vary between each client. my therapist (Samantha) was awesome. She tells everything how it is and d... read more
I was a patient here twice the most recent being 3/2021-9/2021. I was sent because I ran out of options. I didn’t want to listen to anyone and I thought I knew what was best for me. I hated the idea of having to go. At first, I thought it was the worst place ever. Then I decided to open up and really work the program. It is a very therapeutic place. Yes there’s drama and there’s some issues with staff but as long as you do what you’re supposed to do it’s a great place to get help. I would recommend wcy to anyone parent deali... read more
This place sucks. Staff are cool though, for the most part. But honestly, if your kid gets any better here, it's in spite of the program, not because of it. If they need residential care, there's better options out there. Edit: I do kinda miss this place tho. It was chill.
Frequently asked questions about Waco Center For Youth
How is Waco Center For Youth rated?
Waco Center For Youth has a 3.6 star rating with 79 reviews.
When is Waco Center For Youth open?
Waco Center For Youth is closed now. It will open on Monday at 9:00 a.m.
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