Ryther

Ryther is a recognized leader in behavioral health services for children and their families facing complex challenges. We are dedicated to providing comprehensive services and innovative treatments. We guide, coach, and teach so that every child and family we work with may experience new ways of thinking, develop positive relationships, and realize a better life.

In 1885, "Mother" Ollie Ryther promised to care for her dying neighbor's four children, and, then having found her calling, she vowed to never turn an orphan away. Fifty years and 3,000 children later Mother Ryther said, "The essential thing is to love the children and understand them."

Today, these sentiments still guide Ryther's work and have led us to become one of the region's most enduring nonprofit organizations. As a thought-leader in our field, we evolved beyond the traditional orphanage model and refocused our mission to treat vulnerable children and families using innovative and proven therapeutic techniques. Today, we serve children and adolescents referred by parents, physicians, state agencies, courts, schools, and other providers working with children. We have expanded our services to include programs and solutions for families with children who have challenges stemming from trauma, mental illness, substance abuse, Autism Spectrum Disorders, or adjustment issues with school, peers, or parents.

Ryther delivers effective and compassionate treatment for children, teens, and their families facing complex behavioral, emotional, neurological, or substance abuse challenges. Our innovative, caring staff consists of a team of 183 including psychiatrists, psychologists, masters-level therapists and chemical dependency professionals. Ryther also hosts up to 22 bachelors, masters, practicum, and postdoctoral student interns per year to train the next generation of clinical experts. All those involved, from administration to cottage counselors, bear witness to moments of progress every single day. Our solutions include:

-Sub-Acute Residential Treatment for children ages 6-14 with emotional, behavioral and mental health problems due to abuse (physical and sexual), neglect or trauma

- Therapeutic Family Care Program providing foster parent licensing and training, therapeutic foster care and in-home support

- Mental Health Outpatient Treatment for children ages 2-25 and their families, including psychiatry, psychological evaluations and autism assessments

- Co-Occurring Outpatient Program for teens and young adults with substance abuse and mental health issues - Substance Abuse Assessments and Level I Chemical Dependency Treatment for teens

- Group Care Enhancement for local agencies in need of teen substance abuse specialists - Aspiring Youth summer camps and social skills groups for children, teens and young adults with Asperger?s, ADHD, learning disabilities or similar traits as well as early intervention/coaching for teens and their parents

- SAFE Groups for grade school children affected by domestic violence and the non-offending caregiver

- Parent Coaching and Education available to address the unique needs of each family