George Junior Republic

Grove City, Pennsylvania

233 George Junior Road
Grove City, PA 16127

(724) 458-9330
3.6 (113 reviews)

About George Junior Republic

George Junior Republic is a drug rehab clinic located in Grove City, Pennsylvania. They treat youth and adults suffering from drug and alcohol use disorders. They offer residential services for both programs. The youth program is designed for kids between the ages of 8 and 18. The adult residential program is a 15 bed unit. They offer counseling services just as any rehab would, but what impressed me was their extensive list of recreational activities.

They offer individual therapy and group therapy. Individual therapy is an important service that lets you dig into your trauma and find the root of your addictive tendencies. Group therapy is more of a communal experience that allows you to relate to others who are also suffering through addiction. For the youth program they have sports like flag football, kickball, ping pong and softball. The adult program has a gym with a rock climbing wall, a low and high ropes course, a movie theater, a billiards and game room, a swimming pool and even a religious chapel for worship and prayer.

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  • shield-cross iconPrivate Insurance
  • self-pay iconSelf-pay options
  • medicaid iconMedicaid

Medical briefcase icon Levels of Care

check iconAdolescence program

adult-program iconAdult program

men iconProgram for men

children iconChildren program

Total Beds:15

User icon Programs

check iconAdolescence program

adult-program iconAdult program

men iconProgram for men

children iconChildren program

House check icon Settings & Amenities

  • art iconArt activities
  • pool iconSwimming pool
  • home-setting iconResidential setting
  • private-room iconPrivate rooms
  • building1 iconDay school
    George Junior Republic assesses each student upon arrival to campus. Based on his individual needs and past school records, he is placed into an academic track such as General Academics, Career and Technical (vocational), or College Prep. Students receive 140 hours of instruction per month in classes that are led by a certified teacher and a teacher’s aide. To maximize the effectiveness of the academic setting, classes hold only 10 to 18 students.

Heart icon Treatment

alcohol iconAlcoholism

The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.

drugs iconDrug Addiction

Drug rehab in Pennsylvania is devoted to the treatment of addiction. Levels of care, treatment methods, and settings differ, but the aim of each program is to end drug dependency and empower participants to achieve long-term recovery.

mental-health iconMental Health and Substance Abuse

A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.

opium iconOpioid Addiction

Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.

Hand holding medical sign icon Clinical Services

inpatient-file iconCognitive Behavioral Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.

dialectical iconDialectical Behavior Therapy

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.

intervention iconGroup Therapy

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

mental-health iconIndividual Therapy

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

desert iconMotivational Interviewing

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a clinical approach to helping people with substance abuse issues and other conditions shift behavior in positive ways. It is more goal-oriented than traditional psychotherapy, as MI counselors directly attempt to get clients to consider making behavioral change (rather than wait for them to come to conclusions themselves). Its primary purpose is to resolve ambivalence and help clients become able to make healthy choices freely.

house-medical iconTrauma Therapy

It is important to process the impact that traumatic experiences have had on your life. During trauma therapy, you and an experienced therapist confront these experiences and the emotional impact it is had. This helps to reduce your symptoms of stress and anxiety and improve your overall mental health and well being.

family iconFamily Therapy

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

medical-detox iconExperiential Therapy

Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.

Check icon Accreditations

CARF

The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.

CARF Accreditation: Yes

Joint Commission

The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.

Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes

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233 George Junior Road
Grove City, PA 16127

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3.6 (113 reviews)
ricky nelson
2 months ago
5

I used to be a resident at this place and everything I learned there has helped me in life they really do care about the youth there thanks

Gabriel Sagardia
3 months ago
1

I was locked up here back in 2016 an they treated us horribly I went home from the hole because the pregnant cottage parent didn t like me

Brizzy 3bd
3 months ago
3

i miss this place cuz of the supervisors

X
4 months ago
2

Spent nine months here under false assault accusation, and I must say the whole facility blows. Here's the kicker: they put youth wherever there's a spot open, regardless of their background or reason for admission. One of the residents was this 17 year old psycho-sociopath and pathological liar who made everyone's lives a living hell if he wasn't paid attention to. Now mind you I was never in any fistfights in GJR only because of my temperament, but I saw people bloodied and a then friend of mine damn near killed someone with a chokehold. I even heard about a stabbing with a nail in the ISU that hospitalized a kid.Management is a total joke; half the staff were drunk on their power, though those who weren't really did their job well, or tried to if they weren't oppressed by the other staff. The supervisors (who, if you don't know, are basically the "campus'" enforcers) would intentionally force youth into their room to get the opportunity to slam them off-camera. This was horrendously common.The sole reason I give this place two stars rather than one is for the help I actually did receive from the TTC of SN9, Mr. Mike and the RM of the same name. Big props to them.Some of the staff were actually pretty honorable, Mr. Sid, who unfortunately lost his job to an off-site lapse in judgement; Ms. Bry Dinger, she was the main one there for me; Ms. Amber and Miss Autumn, who were scared off by the aforementioned 17 year old's love-suicide letters, Mr. Josh, he wasn't there long but he was a real one.I had only ever been to GJR as far as placement goes but hearing multiple people say it was the best option... I don't have much hope for the future of CYS/F and Juvenile charge youth.Thanks for reading my PSA, and remember: leave it better than you found it

thomas hibbard
4 months ago
1

Poor management here. I applied for a job 8 to 4. Went in for a interview. The hours changed to 1.30 to 10. Definitely not the schedule I applied for. They do not answer their phones or email until they feel like it. What a joke

Michael Gorham
5 months ago
1

Place destroyed so man young men s lives. Treated terribly and so much abuse. Sickening this place is even still open. Judicial funded and almost all men are sentenced to be there by a juvenile judge. Disgusted to realize that it s gonna keep going on and on because there are no consequences.

Aaron Brodsky
5 months ago
1

I was here back in high school for 100 days. What a joke lmao

Anwen Thomas
6 months ago
5

George Junior Republic in Grove City is an amazing nonprofit organization that helps children and families.

Michael Tighe
7 months ago
4

Dan Werner
7 months ago
1

Terrible place. I was there for 18 months. The only reason I was released was because they didn t want to get sued.

Matthew Diehl
8 months ago
5

Mrs. Joy and Mr. Andy....man, Mr Andy made some mean Deer jerky. I know this place did a lot for me but unfortunately I decided to continue down my chosen path and ended up in the State pen. But I believe GJR did everything they could do to guide me in the correct path. I got scholarships, went to college on those, and decided I was going to do things my way. That said, now I'm clean a long time, I think back fondly of the 2 adoptive parents from cottage C and wanna say thank you.

louie v
8 months ago
5

1965,66 i was on football team. It was great playing all the local high schools. Football taught me teamwork, purpose, and gave me some stability. GJR was a nice place.

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