George Junior Republic

About George Junior Republic – Grove City, Pennsylvania

George Junior Republic in Grove City, Pennsylvania, serves males ages 8 to 21, adults, and family members who are battling substance abuse. They offer a wide range of residential and community based programs. Their facilities provide a variety of recreational activities and fully recognized academic and career programs. They also provide contemporary housing options and a range of mental and medical health services.

They prioritize positive experiences and long term prosocial development. They focus on creating a therapeutic environment. Their community based initiatives aim to preserve families by working with nearby communities and educational institutions. They also provide intensive therapy as well as prevention and aftercare services.

Their diagnostic program lasts 45 to 90 days in an independent, staff secure setting. This program starts with an evaluation and employs a multidisciplinary approach to conduct assessments in the areas of substance abuse, psychological, and psychiatric conditions. This highly structured program uses reinforcement schedules to help young people change their behavior.

They are licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs. Here, youths live with counselor parents in a home like setting. A drug and alcohol intervention specialist offers therapy twice a week.

They offer many amenities including a gym, a religious chapel, and a movie theater as well as a billiards room. This facility also has low and high ropes courses, a rock climbing wall, and an outdoor pool. Their staff provides round the clock support and maintains a safe and comfortable environment to encourage healing.

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Nathan Gressel

Chief Executive Officer

Jerry Savo

Chief Financial Officer

John Horgan

Vice President of Operations

Megan Grivas

Director of Preventative Aftercare

Susan Boland

Human Resources Officer

Bryan Redfooot

Director of Information Technology

Fred Harris

Facility Manager

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