Elk Hill Opens Day School & Community Services Office for At-Risk Youth in Charlottesville
November 29, 2010
Charlottesville --- On Friday, December 3rd, Elk Hill will hold a Grand Opening of its newest alternative Day School and Community Services Office at 1025 Park Street in Charlottesville. Darlene Ferguson is the Head of School at the Day School and Nikki Bowles is the Community Services Coordinator for Charlottesville and the surrounding counties.
The Elk Hill Charlottesville Day School will serve the at-risk student populations in the Charlottesville/Albemarle and surrounding school districts. The Community Services Office will provide access to In-Home counseling, Therapeutic Day Treatment, and Mental Heath Support for youth, adults and families.
Elk Hill began forty years ago as a home for troubled young men. In the years since, it has expanded its services across Central Virginia, and now serves young men and women at its four group homes, three day schools, two summer camps, and additional outreach services, such as in-school counseling.
Elk Hill's Executive Director, Michael C. Farley, said, "For four decades Elk Hill has been a place where at-risk youth have been given a stable environment of support - a place where children and families can find courage. The new Day School in Charlottesville adds another place where students can work through their issues and accomplish their educational goals. The new Community Services Office will extend our support to families throughout the Charlottesville region."
The December 3rd Open House will run from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Lunch will be provided, along with tours of the new facility.
For additional information regarding Elk Hill's services and locations, please visit our website at www.elkhill.org. Or contact us directly at (434) 220-7198 for the Elk Hill Charlottesville Day School or 804-457-4866 for the main office on our Elk Hill Farm, Goochland campus.
