
At a Glance
Location
7027 East Stage Coach Trail, Floral City, FL 34436
Phone
352-726-3883Primary Focus
Treatment Settings
Treatment Approaches
Special Programs
About Eckerd Youth Alternatives Inc Camp E Nini Hassee/Residential
Camp E Nini Hassee offers residential treatment and sober living programs specifically designed for adolescent girls ages 12-18 in Floral City, Florida. This outdoor therapeutic community has been serving the southeastern United States since 1969, combining wilderness adventure therapy with on-site education and comprehensive family services.
Camp E Nini Hassee provides specialized residential treatment and sober living programs for adolescent girls facing substance use experimentation, trauma, and co-occurring mental health disorders. Located on a therapeutic campsite in Floral City, Florida, this recovery center has served the southeastern United States since 1969, offering a unique outdoor environment where young women can build lasting recovery foundations away from traditional clinical settings.
The residential treatment program addresses substance abuse treatment needs alongside trauma recovery, depression, and behavioral challenges through comprehensive care planning. Girls also have access to sober living environments that support longer-term recovery goals. The facility maintains accredited education on-site with certified teachers providing transferable credits, ensuring academic progress continues alongside addiction treatment and emotional healing.
Therapeutic approaches include outdoor adventure therapy, reality therapy, and strength-based interventions delivered through both group therapy and individual counseling sessions. The experiential learning model incorporates backpacking and outdoor activities that build confidence while addressing underlying trauma and emotional regulation challenges. Restorative practices help girls develop healthy coping strategies and peer relationships within this supportive recovery community.
This program serves adolescent girls ages 12-18 who need intensive support for early substance use patterns and related mental health concerns. Families receive integrated services throughout treatment, and alumni maintain connections through ongoing events like the annual Camp Spirit 5K. At $300 per day, Camp E Nini Hassee positions itself as providing superior therapeutic outcomes at lower costs than comparable residential programs, making long-term recovery support more accessible to families seeking comprehensive care.
Residential Treatment Programs for Adolescent Girls
Camp E Nini Hassee's residential treatment program addresses the complex needs of teenage girls experiencing substance use experimentation alongside trauma, depression, and behavioral challenges. The outdoor therapeutic environment provides a strength-based setting where girls can develop healthy coping strategies while maintaining academic progress through on-site accredited education with certified teachers.
Treatment combines individual counseling with group therapy sessions, utilizing reality therapy and experiential learning approaches. The program's sober living components support longer-term recovery goals, helping girls transition successfully back to their home communities with enhanced emotional regulation skills and peer support networks.
Outdoor Adventure Therapy and Experiential Learning
The facility's unique campsite environment incorporates backpacking and outdoor adventure activities as core therapeutic interventions. This experiential approach helps girls build confidence while processing trauma and developing resilience in natural settings that promote healing and personal growth.
Restorative practices complement the outdoor programming, teaching girls how to repair relationships and develop healthy communication patterns within the recovery community. These skills transfer directly to family relationships and peer interactions as girls progress through treatment and aftercare planning.
Family Services and Alumni Support
Family services are integrated into each girl's treatment plan, recognizing that sustainable recovery requires family system changes and ongoing support structures. The program works closely with families throughout the residential stay to address underlying dynamics and strengthen relationships.
Alumni maintain connections through organized events including the annual Camp Spirit 5K, creating lasting recovery community bonds. This ongoing support network helps graduates navigate challenges and celebrate milestones as they continue building healthy, substance-free lives beyond residential treatment.
Accreditation and Clinical Leadership
Camp E Nini Hassee holds accreditation from the Council on Accreditation (COA), demonstrating commitment to quality standards in adolescent residential care. Clinical Supervisor Deborah Richmond brings extensive experience as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, while Director Jo Lynn Smith has led the program since 1994 with specialized education in emotional disturbances.
The combination of experienced clinical leadership and accredited standards ensures girls receive appropriate therapeutic interventions for co-occurring mental health disorders, trauma recovery, and substance abuse treatment needs within a safe, structured recovery environment.
Why Choose Eckerd Youth Alternatives Inc Camp E Nini Hassee/Residential
- Outdoor therapeutic campsite environment combining wilderness adventure with residential treatment
- On-site accredited school with certified teachers providing transferable academic credits
- Specialized focus exclusively on adolescent girls ages 12-18 with early substance use patterns
- Comprehensive family services integrated into each girl's treatment plan
- Alumni community maintaining connections through ongoing events and support networks
Frequently Asked Questions
What age group does Camp E Nini Hassee serve for residential treatment?
Camp E Nini Hassee exclusively serves adolescent girls between the ages of 12 and 18. The program specializes in addressing substance use experimentation, trauma, and co-occurring mental health disorders specific to this teenage population.
Does the program provide educational services during residential treatment?
Yes, the facility operates an on-site accredited school with certified teachers who provide transferable credits. Girls can continue their academic progress while receiving addiction treatment and therapeutic services, ensuring educational goals remain on track.
What therapeutic approaches are used in the residential program?
Treatment includes reality therapy, outdoor adventure therapy, experiential learning, group therapy, strength-based therapy, restorative practices, and individual counseling. The outdoor adventure components incorporate backpacking and other activities as therapeutic interventions.
Are family members involved in the treatment process?
Family services are included with each girl's treatment plan, providing integrated support for family system healing alongside individual recovery work. The program recognizes that family involvement is crucial for sustainable long-term recovery outcomes.
What conditions does the residential program treat?
The program addresses substance use experimentation, co-occurring mental health disorders, trauma and PTSD, depression, low self-esteem, behavioral issues, and emotional regulation challenges. Treatment plans are tailored to each girl's specific combination of presenting concerns.
Is there ongoing support after completing residential treatment?
Alumni maintain connections through organized events including the annual Camp Spirit 5K and other recovery community activities. This ongoing network provides continued peer support and celebration of recovery milestones beyond the residential stay.
What makes the outdoor therapeutic environment unique?
The campsite setting provides a strength-based environment where girls engage in backpacking and outdoor adventure activities as core therapeutic interventions. This experiential approach helps build confidence while processing trauma in natural settings that promote healing.
What are the costs for residential treatment at Camp E Nini Hassee?
The program costs $300 per day and accepts self-pay/cash payment methods. Camp E Nini Hassee states it provides superior therapeutic services at distinctly lower costs compared to other residential programs serving similar populations.
What geographic areas does the program serve?
Located in Floral City, Florida, Camp E Nini Hassee serves families throughout the southeastern United States. The residential nature of the program allows girls from across the region to access specialized treatment services.
What accreditations does the facility maintain?
Camp E Nini Hassee holds accreditation from the Council on Accreditation (COA), demonstrating adherence to quality standards for residential treatment of adolescents. The educational component is also accredited with certified teachers providing transferable credits.
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