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"There is no place like the O-School"
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“To say that the O-School changed our lives would be an understatement. We will forever be grateful.”
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Strong Academics in a Therapeutic Setting
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New $30 million facility opened in April 2014
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Urban setting unique among Residential Programs in the U.S.
Welcome to the O-School, where bright, creative young people and their families find help and hope when facing emotional challenges and/or autism. The School’s home-like setting, inviting classrooms, and skilled clinical care help rebuild each individual’s sense of mastery, belonging and success.
PROVIDING A SAFE HAVEN AND A PATH TO HOPE
Why the O-School?
Step through the Yellow Door and experience immersive, whole-person care provided by the O-School’s highly-trained therapeutic and educational team. The School's welcoming and accepting community brings an end to the feeling of isolation and crisis, allowing real friendships and mentorship to flourish. Learn More >
“The O-School knit together therapeutic intervention with necessary, practical, everyday routine.”
School, Services and Programs
Therapeutic Day and 24/7 Residential Programs for elementary, junior high and high school-aged students prepare them to return to their home schools or to post-secondary education after high school. Through comprehensive supports, O-School students develop the skills necessary to build productive and meaningful lives. Learn More >
“When I walked through that door, something magical happened. I became loved in a way everyone deserves.”
Admissions
For most students, the O-School puts an end to the cycle of repeated, short-term, and often unsuccessful mental health treatments and interventions. Students from all over the world attend, with awe-inspiring results. Learn More >Get Involved
Where our extended family — alumni, families and friends of the O-School — gather for friendships and community that last a lifetime. Learn More >
“You saw past the shell of a person I was, and saw who I could become. Thank you for giving me a second chance at life.”
Donate
Help us restore hope, improve lives, and sometimes even save them. Give children and young adults a second chance to thrive in a difficult world. Learn More >This message is only visible to admins.
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The O-School will be closed in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on Monday, Jan. 18, 2021.
This year marks the 26th anniversary of the day of service that celebrates the Civil Rights leader’s life and legacy.
#MLKDAY #OSCHOOL
News / Events
Working with Transgender and Gender-Expansive Children and Adolescents: Lessons Learned and Practical Tips to Better Serve These Wonderful, Yet Vulnerable, Kids
Many Wishes to You! Birthdays at the O-School
Growing a Picky Eater to Healthy Eater: Avoiding the Power Struggle to Enjoying Sharing a Meal Together
PROVIDING A SAFE HAVEN AND A PATH TO HOPE