Nexus, a nonprofit, 501(C)3 organization, has been a leader in youth residential treatment services for nearly 40 years. Beginning in the early 1970s as a small, adult male felon program in Minnesota, Nexus services have evolved over the years to specialize in serving children and adolescents.

Nexus offers specialized treatment for

• Harmful Sexual Behaviors
• Developmental Disability with Harmful Sexual Behaviors or Behavioral Disorders
• Behavioral & Emotional Disorders
• Intensive Inpatient Psychiatric Care
• Specialized Foster Care
• Adoption
• In-Home Counseling

Today, Nexus operates 4 residential treatment sites with COA-accredited programming and year-round, on-site schools, as well as inpatient psychiatric programs, aftercare services including specialized foster care, referrals to other treatment providers, in-home counseling services, and ongoing support. Youth who successfully complete a Nexus treatment program have a recidivism rate well below the national average.

Each Nexus location provides specialized treatment options for your child’s specific needs.

• Mille Lacs Academy, Onamia, MN: Boys 10-19
  Harmful Sexual Behaviors and Mental Health Issues, as well as Lower Intellectual Functioning, Developmental Delay, & Other Special Needs
  • 30-Day Assessment Program
  • Group Home Program

• Gerard Academy, Austin, MN: Boys and Girls 6-19
  Boys’ & Girls’ Emotional & Behavioral Disorders
  • 45-Day Assessment Program
  • Emergency Shelter Program
  • Technical Exploration & Skills Training Courses

• Indian Oaks Academy, Manteno, IL: Boys and Girls 12-21
  Boys’ & Girls’ Harmful Sexual Behaviors, Behavioral Disorders, & Inpatient Psychiatric Treatment
  • Developmental Disability with Harmful Sexual Behaviors
  • Hospital-based, acute-care programs

• Onarga Academy, Onarga, IL: Adolescent Males 11-20
  Adolescent Males with Harmful Sexual Behaviors & Behavioral Disorders
  • Chemical Health Program
  • Transitional Living Program
  • Group Home Program
  • Vocational Training

• Family Focus, Greater Minnesota: Boys and Girls, Birth-18
  Adoption, Specialized Foster Care, and In-Home Counseling Services
  • Specialized Foster Care
  • Alternative to Residential Treatment Program