Admissions Guidelines
Admissions
The childrens program at Mercy's Door generally admits troubled children with mild to moderate emotional and/or behavioral problems, such as depression, anxiety, oppositional/defiant behavior, lying, stealing, school conduct problems, academic underachievement, poor social skills, issues related to past abuse, poor anger management, poor self-image, etc. Children and teens exhibiting more at risk behavior or severe problems will be evaluated on an individual basis
Child
-Girls and Boys, 6-16 at the time of admission.
-Minimum I.Q. of 70. Must be able to participate and function in public school or public alternative school.
-No recent suicidal or homicidal behaviors.
-No current drug or alcohol dependencies.
-No history of sexually offending behavior or sexual perpetration.
-Youth referred from Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice are eligible, but considered on a case-by-case basis.
Parent/Guardian
-Family involvement is encouraged but not a must. If potential for reunification, it is in the child and parents best interest to be involved in their childs stay while at Mercy, to participate in counseling and parent-support group sessions.
-Child must have health insurance.
For Admission forms or more information contact our social worker at:
(706) 277-4883
To book a speaking engagement contact Paula Malone at 423-298-5631 or pmalone@mercysdoor.net.
In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.