The Journey House School
Journey House is a 13-bed specialized residential treatment facility on Natchaug Hospital's Mansfield campus for girls ages 12 to 18 who are referred by the juvenile justice system.
![Natchaug counselor at the journey house school talks to a student in their office](https://natchaugschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Natchug1161a.jpg)
About
Referred girls have identified needs for behavioral health services and may have a history of one or more of the following: significant trauma; mental illness; sex trafficking; substance abuse; and/or assaultive and/or self-injurious behaviors.
Treatment
Journey House offers a variety of evidence-based treatment that we carry out in individual, group and family settings. This includes:
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- The Seven Challenges® substance abuse treatment
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
- Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
- Emotional Freedom Technique
- Trauma-informed yoga
Residents and the treatment team collaborate on discharge planning, which includes coordinating individual and family therapy, medication management, identification of a primary care physician, and any vocational, recreational or educational resources.
![Jillian Bucciero, school administrator of journey house school during 2022 graduation](https://natchaugschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Jill-Bucciero.jpg)
Head of School Welcome
Jillian Bucciero
Thank you for your interest in the Journey House school program. We are proud to provide a quality and comprehensive education to our residents. As part of the comprehensive and therapeutic care provided by Journey House, the school program is dedicated to offering a nurturing educational environment.
At a Glance
- Girls ages 12 to 18 who are involved in the court-system.
- Compliant with National Juvenile Facility PREA standards.
- Full school day: 8am – 2pm
- Early release day: 8am – 12pm
![Teacher works one on one with Natchaug student while they learn from a textbook](https://natchaugschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Natchug916a.jpg)