Vassar House - Journeys

955 Commerce Drive • Vassar, MI 48768 • P: (989) 823-2638 • F: (989) 823-2810

The Wolverine Human Services Journeys program is an independently functioning program located in Vassar, Michigan at the Vassar House. The Journeys program provides quality residential and clinical services to non-secure, non-aggressive females 13-18 with full scale IQs of over 70. Journeys, a four level program, incorporates the stages of change while offering a structured, integrated and strength-based approach aimed at helping clients understand and process their experiences.

The Journeys Program uses evidenced based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, and Choice Therapy. These evidence based interventions enhance each client's ability to make informed decisions, increase personal empowerment and esteem while providing skills to become healthy productive women.

Program Activities and Services

• Master's Level Therapist
• Group, Individual and Family Counseling
• Trauma Recovery Services
• Anger Management/Grief/Victimization Counseling
• On-site educational programming, including GED prep and testing
• On site Dental/Vision and Medical Care
• Substance Abuse Prevention/Education
• Permanency/Reintegration Planning
• Relapse Prevention
• Pioneer Adventure/Experiential Programming
• Recreational Therapy
• Pre-vocational and Vocational Training
• On site Psychological/Psychiatric Services

Journeys provides the focus, direction, structure and discipline necessary to help young women re-enter the community with a fresh outlook on life, relationships, school and themselves.