How We Help –
An Overview of Crossroad Programs and Services

Crossroad seeks to help youth in three primary ways – by treating children and youth who live on our campus, by helping children and families who live at home but visit our campus and by serving the community.

Residential Treatment. For campus residents, Crossroad has a variety of care options. The level of security and treatment intensity varies, depending on the needs of the child. Young people with minimal security needs attend local public schools, participate in community activities and hold jobs. Those with the highest security needs are treated in locked facilities under 24-hour supervision.

Secure Care (locked) for girls and boys with high security needs. Diagnostic Evaluation for girls and boys whose placing agencies request a diagnosis and possible courses of action. During a diagnostic placement, the staff will diagnose and evaluate the child's needs and outline treatment options. Staff Secure (open intensive) program for girls with moderate security needs. Open Treatment program for girls and boys with minimal security needs. Transitional and Independent Living for some residents age 16 or older to focus on education and job skills. Many live in their own apartments on or off the Crossroad campus. New and Expanded Services Treatment for children ages 6-9 - We now provide residential treatment for children as young as age 6 (to age 21). Treatment for medically fragile children Treatment for Mentally Retarded / Developmentally Disabled (MR/DD) Diagnostic Evaluation. For those trying to determine a diagnosis and investigate courses of action, Crossroad offers short-term placements for girls and boys. During these stays, the staff will diagnose and evaluate the child’s needs and outline treatment options. Transitional and Independent Living. These programs allow some residents age 16 or older to focus on education and job skills. Many live in their own apartments on or off the Crossroad campus. Crossroad School and Day Education. Students who live both on and off campus are able to attend Crossroad’s school, and receive credits through Fort Wayne Community Schools. Therapy and Workshops. Crossroad offers individual, family and group therapy as well as a range of educational and recreational opportunities for participants and their families. Day Treatment. Crossroad provides therapy and educational services on the Crossroad campus for children living at home. Home-Based Family Services. Crossroad offers an alternative to residential placement and assistance to families reuniting following residential treatment. After-care Counseling Service. Once a child leaves Crossroad, after-care can help provide an orderly and supportive transition for clients and their families. After-care can include individual, family and group therapy, or even medication management. Foster Care. When appropriate, Crossroad can work with foster care agencies to arrange foster homes for young people leaving Crossroad’s residential program. Often, Crossroad continues to plan and provide therapy for the child. Speakers and Workshops. The therapy programs and workshops available to Crossroad participants and their families also can be conducted off-site. Crossroad staff members are available as guest speakers for family-and youth-related topics. Additional Services Programs Adolescent Sex Offender Treatment for boys and girls Firesetters Intervention Program Dual Diagnosis Psychological/Chemical Dependency Treatment for boys and girls Severe Psychological In-Patient Treatment for boys and girls Pulpit Supply. Crossroad can provide a guest minister to United Church of Christ and other churches in the surrounding area. Crossroad is a ministry of the United Church of Christ and a member of its Council for Health and Human Service Ministries.