Treatment Programs
Residential Programs
Oesterlen's Residential Treatment Programs serve youth aged 12-18 years old. They are open 24 hours per day, seven days a week, and include two staff secure intensive treatment cottages, one each for males and females, serving clients with severe emotional and behavioral problems, and two staff secure cottages serving males with sexual behavior problems. One sexual behavior problems cottage serves males functioning in the normal intellectual range, while the other sexual behavior problems cottage serves males functioning in the mild MR/DD intellectual range. Learn more
Community Services Outclient Therapy
Oesterlen Services for Youth began serving needy children and families in 1903. Today the agency is respected statewide for its emotional and behavioral health services for children, adolescents, and their families. In 1971 local services were developed stressing the same quality of treatment and concern for clients for which we have been known since 1903. As an affiliated agency of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Oesterlen is prepared to help address the changing needs of children/adolescents statewide, and particularly here in Clark and surrounding counties. We serve children and adolescents regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, or handicap (unless specific treatment programming is required). Learn more
Outclient Sexual Abuse Trauma Treatment Program
Oesterlen’s community based Sexual Abuse Trauma Treatment Program has evolved in response to an ever increasing need for comprehensive treatment for children, adolescents, and families who have experienced sexual abuse either through victimization or through sexually aggressive/ offending behaviors. Oesterlen’s Outclient Services provides a diverse range of services for boys and girls, ages 5 to 18 years, their families and referring agencies. Learn more
Specialized Treatment Foster Care
Treatment Foster Care uses licensed homes in the community and surrounding area to provide safe, supportive home placements for youth with mental, emotional, and behavioral treatment needs. Learn more
Independent Living
Oesterlen’s Independent Living program is a scattered apartment site concept, certified by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, designed to enhance independent living skills of youth, ages 17 to 21, who are experiencing difficulties in making a smooth transition to independent functioning and community life. Learn more
Wraparound and Parent Aide
Wraparound programs offer a wide range of supportive services to help families become more self-sufficient and better prepared to meet their child's needs. Wraparound therapy is family centered and builds upon identified strengths within the family. Support Service staff operate as part of the Wraparound Treatment Team, coordinating support services with other treatment providers. Learn more
