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    • Contact
    • Referrals
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      • Programs at PLYP
      • Toledo's Passage
      • Leo's Legacy
      • Captain's Academy
      • Integrity House
      • Haven House
      • Welcome Center
    • Services
    • Parents/Pro Team
      • Visiting Your Youth
      • A Typical Stay at PLYP
      • Rates
      • Experience Survey
      • Testimonials
    • Education
    • PREA
    • Joint Powers Board
    • Careers
Prairie Lakes Youth Programs
  • Home
  • Contact
  • Referrals
  • Programs
    • Programs at PLYP
    • Toledo's Passage
    • Leo's Legacy
    • Captain's Academy
    • Integrity House
    • Haven House
    • Welcome Center
  • Services
  • Parents/Pro Team
    • Visiting Your Youth
    • A Typical Stay at PLYP
    • Rates
    • Experience Survey
    • Testimonials
  • Education
  • PREA
  • Joint Powers Board
  • Careers

services at Prairie Lakes Youth Programs

Our Services

We provide intervention and programming based upon evidence based practices and trauma informed care in a residential setting.


At Prairie Lakes Youth Programs, our team of professionals have years of experience helping high potential youth. 

We offer services within our programs and community including: 

substance use disorders, truancy, behavior management, mental health, trauma, and so much more.


We offer an individualize approach to creating treatment plans that include the services that are needed for each youth. 


See below more more information on the programs and services we offer.

Our Individualization

We offer a variety of evidence-based, 

culturally embraced services and programs. 

See our options below for the services that we can provide your youth through their own custom individualized treatment plan.


Our Approach

Our approach to residential programming is rooted in empathy, compassion, and non-judgment where youth dignity is ignited. We strive to create a safe and supportive environment where our youth feel comfortable exploring their thoughts and feelings, and where they can develop the skills and tools they need to thrive.

services offered at PLYP

our services

The following services are options available for our youth. The services selected are determined with parents and the professional team during the intake and individualized treatment planning process.

Pet Therapy

Certified pet therapy and companion dogs work in our programs on a daily basis providing care and comfort to youth

Gardening

Our youth learn grounding and mindfulness skills through our outdoor gardens in the spring and summer

Art

Our team uses art to connect with youth, igniting healing during therapy, groups, and school sessions

Diagnostic Assessment

Assessments are completed by providers for youth who have a professional team request or court order

Group Skills Development

Youth participate in daily groups using Evidence-Based Practices that are led by our team members

Medication Management

We work with local providers and home providers in an effort to provide ongoing care after discharge. 

Job Skills Development

Youth in our non-secure and group home programs are guided and supported in off grounds employment opportunities. 

Reading and Books

Youth have access to high interest, diverse books to read during their stay at PLYP

Behavior & Anger Management

Daily support and programming guide youth in learning how to interact with dignity toward self & others

Social & Emotional Learning

Youth participate in SEL classes and groups, guiding them in the skills of healthy interactions

Individual CBT, DBT Therapy

Youth participate in individual therapy thorough local providers or can continue with their own provider upon discharge

College & Trade Programs

High School graduates are encouraged and guided to enroll in college or trade programs while at PLYP

CHIPS Support

Youth in need of a safe place to live are welcome at PLYP 

Trauma - ACEs Recovery

Healing from trauma and adverse childhood experience takes place at PLYP

Addiction Recovery

Our programs provide comprehensive support helping youth overcome addictions

Sibling Connections

Ensuring healthy sibling connections and interaction is key for siblings living at PLYP

Truancy Support

We partner with the Willmar Community School District to provide students with credit recovery opportunities while at PLYP

Substance Use Treatment

Group and individual SUD treatment is offered through a local provider who partners with PLYP

Family Skill Development

Therapy sessions and treatment plans may include family skills growth and development

Grief & Abandonment Support

Healing from grief and abandonment is guided through our memorial flower garden, grief groups, & more

Community Service

Youth can earn community service hours completing tasks at PLYP and within the Willmar community

Volunteering Opportunities

Our youth have opportunities to volunteer - giving back within our community 

Independent Living & Life Skills

Hands-on learning and practice with life skills prepares our youth to move forward toward independent living

Cognitive Skills Group

Evidence-Based Practices and curriculum are used by employees in our daily cognitive skills groups

AA Support Group

Youth have access to attend AA support groups

Rule 25 Assessment

Completed when court or professional teams request or determine a need for a rule 25 assessment

Cultural & Spiritual Support

Our diverse staff and community partners ensure all youth are welcomed, included, and belong as they are

Health & Wellness Support

Learning the tools to learn and live a healthier life style

Additional services as requested and available


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