Mountain Valley Child & Family Services Youth Residential Treatment Programs

Mountain Valley Child & Family Services Youth Residential Treatment Programs offers residential treatment programs for boys and girls ages 12 to 18. It also provides mental health services that include stabilization, assessment, and treatment for children, adolescents, and non-minor dependents. The program includes academics with a supportive academic environment for students who have struggled in traditional school settings.

Programs

• Residential treatment programs for boys & girls — 12-18 · Short-term youth residential treatment centers provide comprehensive services for children with emotional, behavioral, and educational challenges.
• Mental health services — up to 18 years of age · Includes stabilization, assessment and treatment for children, adolescents and non-minor dependents (NMDs).
• Academics — Supportive academic environment for students who have struggled with academic performance in traditional school settings.

At a glance

• Ages: 12–18 years old

About the provider

Mountain Valley Child & Family Services has served California children and families since 1968. Its mission is to assist those served in creating and maintaining a safe living and learning environment that supports health and ongoing growth. Services are based on collaborative efforts of clients, families, placement agency representatives, and staff, and families are included in treatment decisions whenever possible and appropriate. The least restrictive interventions consistent with maintaining safety and effective treatments are used.

Services are based on collaborative efforts of clients, families, placement agency representatives, and staff. Families are included in treatment decisions whenever possible and appropriate. The least restrictive interventions consistent with maintaining safety and effective treatments are used.

What families say

“What you and the entire staff at MVCFS does with these boysis amazing!” — Diane W., CA (Parent)

“Thank you MVCFS for helping our family.” — Jamie A., CA (Parent)

“I think this program is fabulous. I am so happy.” — B.B.L., Arcata, CA (Resident)

Last updated September 13, 2026.