Georgia
In 2009, Youth Villages merged with Inner Harbour, one of the state’s largest residential treatment centers located on 1,200 wooded acres just outside of Atlanta in Douglasville.
Programs
Provided to Georgia
Intercept®
Strengthening families to prevent or limit the need for foster care
Lifeset™
Helping young adults make a successful transition to adulthood
Residential treatment programs
Research-based therapy for serious emotional and behavioral
Our Results
- Youth living at home or independently 1 year after discharge: 94%
- Youth in school and/or employed 1 year after discharge: 86%
- Youth reporting no trouble with the law 1 year after discharge: 88%
- Overall satisfaction with Youth Villages: 92%
Figures represent data gathered in FY19 for all youth served for more than 60 days across all programs.
It was a year of record growth and innovation for Youth Villages.
3,855
youth served in Georgia
Help create lasting change in Georgia
Donate
Your one-time or continuing contribution goes directly to helping children and young adults get the chance they deserve.
VOLUNTEER
You can provide a direct, positive force in the lives of young people being treated through Youth Villages at our residential campuses and beyond.
Attend an event
Youth Villages events are a great way to support families in your local community and have a great time while you’re doing it.
Mentoring
You can become a powerful, positive force in the life of a child with emotional and behavioral problems.
stories of hope
Helping children and families live successfully
Boston 25 ‘Gets Real’ about the youth mental health crisis
Kids are suffering more than ever and there are not enough resources…
Local theater group brings performance to residential campus, looks to begin partnership
The Youth Villages Inner Harbour campus encountered a pirate “invasion” in early August. But it was a friendly one…
Intercept helps an Oklahoma child find a family through adoption
Every child needs a permanent, nurturing family to give them the opportunity and support…
Local boy spends nearly 5 weeks in emergency room awaiting mental health services
As emergency department boarding and the youth mental health crisis continue to rise…
Achieving Goals – Ayla’s Story
High school is difficult for any teenager, but for a teen facing issues at home…
Youth Villages endorses bipartisan bill to extend COVID-19 benefits for young people who have experienced foster care
Youth Villages is endorsing a bipartisan bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives…
Suicide Prevention Month
Changing Stripes
Teamwork is at its best when all are in together to achieve a common goal…
Mikki’s Story
As Mikki approached their 18th birthday, they were about to age out of foster care…
Back in Action: Jaq-cari’s Story
Jaq-cari is 12 years old and in the Youth Villages Intercept program…
Local Leadership
Tanya Anderson
Executive Director, Georgia
As executive director of Georgia, Tanya Anderson is responsible for all of the residential programs that Youth Villages operates in the state. Previously, she served as director of the Inner Harbour Campus in Douglasville, Georgia.
A licensed professional counselor, Anderson holds a master’s degree in psychology from Mississippi College and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Southern Mississippi. The Jackson, Mississippi native resides with her husband and daughter in Douglasville, Georgia.
Jameta Wheeler
Assistant Director, Community-Based Programs
Jennifer Bronson
Assistant Director, Georgia Residential Services
Alisha Shaw
Assistant Director, Community-Based Programs
Heather Savage
Assistant Director, Georgia Residential Services
Local Board
Edwin Cook
Board Chair
Attorney and Founder
Edwin Cook Law
Amy Baillie
Director, Marketing and Business Development
DeNyse Companies
Don Crampton
Director, Corporate Relations
MUST Ministries
Bruce Hein
Global Senior Manager
Market Intelligence at CP Kelco
Brian Holloway
Valuations Principal
Frasier and Deeter
Dara D. Mann
Partner
Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Adrienne Mittons
Paralegal
Kimberly-Clark
Robert Rearden
Attorney
Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP
Bob Snelling
Motivational Speaker/ Executive Coach
Matt Tarkenton
Executive Vice President
The Tarkenton Companies
Sanaz Rezaei-Vaughn, Ph.D.
Therapist and Co-owner
Dunwoody Psychiatry and Psychotherapy Center
Paul Zachos
Keller Williams Realty
LOCATIONS
INNER HARBOUR
RESIDENTIAL CAMPUS
4685 Dorsett Shoals Road
Douglasville, GA 30135
Directions
Contact
Phone: 770-852-6300
Fax: 770-852-6301
Atlanta
3 Corporate Blvd., Ste. 118
Atlanta, GA 30329
Directions
Contact
Phone: 470-498-5600
Fax: 470-498-5601
