When Olivia came to us, she would barely say a word to anyone. She was socially awkward and interacted with others as little as possible. She had very low self-esteem and was very depressed. After living in our Bryson City group home, she came out of her shell and is more confident than ever before!
Oliva
16 years old
Residential Services
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About the Program
At Barium Springs, we have eight group homes. Five homes are located in
A Teaching-Family Home:
- Models a positive, family-style environment
- Identifies and addresses concerns within the youth's family, with the goal of each youth returning home, if possible
- Encourages young people to value themselves and their family
- Assists youth in developing sound values, high principles, and good morals
- Develops social, emotional, behavioral, academic, spiritual and self-help skills to each youth
Children living in our group homes often continue attending public school. Children have the opportunity to attend church with the group home and they are encouraged to participate in youth group and community activities.
Areas Served
Our residential facilities are located in the following areas:
- Howard Mental Health Level II Home with Substance Abuse Treatment in
- Sullivan Unlocked Psychiatric Treatment Facility in
- Templeton Mental Health Level II Home in
- Grannis DSS Licensed Home in
- Nelson Mental Health Level II Home in
- King Psychiatric Treatment Facility in
- Kulynych Mental Health Level II Group home in Wilkesboro, NC
- Hawthorn Heights DSS Licensed Home in Bryson City, NC
If you would like to refer a child to one of our programs, please download an application or send inquiries and /or completed application to:
Intake Assistant
Barium Springs
Eastern Region
Regional Office - Statesville
Contact: 704-924-7140
Central Region
Regional Office - Wilkesboro
Contact: 336-667-3333
Western Region
Regional Office – Asheville
Contact: 828-236-2877