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core values
Our Core Values: Nurturing Wellness, Empowering Growth
At River Oak Center, we are dedicated to creating a supportive environment where teens aged 14–19 can focus on wellness, recovery, and personal growth. Our program blends academic achievement with holistic behavioral health support, offering students a safe space to rediscover their potential and thrive.
A Foundation of Wellness and LearningWe believe that academic success and emotional well-being go hand in hand. By prioritizing wellness and incorporating behavioral health principles, we empower students to focus on their education while building the tools they need for long-term growth and stability.
A Holistic Approach to Recovery and GrowthRecovery is about more than overcoming challenges—it’s about embracing a healthier, more fulfilling way of life. Our environment fosters resilience and self-awareness, integrating emotional support, life skills, and accountability into every aspect of our program.
A Culture of Inclusion and SupportAt River Oak Center, we celebrate the diversity of each student’s journey. Whether addressing behavioral health challenges or substance use recovery, our supportive community emphasizes respect, empowerment, and the importance of mental and emotional wellness as the foundation for overall well-being.
River Oak Center is more than a school—it’s a place of transformation, where students find the support, understanding, and encouragement they need to heal, grow, and succeed.
At River Oak Center, we are dedicated to creating a supportive environment where teens aged 14–19 can focus on wellness, recovery, and personal growth. Our program blends academic achievement with holistic behavioral health support, offering students a safe space to rediscover their potential and thrive.
A Foundation of Wellness and LearningWe believe that academic success and emotional well-being go hand in hand. By prioritizing wellness and incorporating behavioral health principles, we empower students to focus on their education while building the tools they need for long-term growth and stability.
A Holistic Approach to Recovery and GrowthRecovery is about more than overcoming challenges—it’s about embracing a healthier, more fulfilling way of life. Our environment fosters resilience and self-awareness, integrating emotional support, life skills, and accountability into every aspect of our program.
A Culture of Inclusion and SupportAt River Oak Center, we celebrate the diversity of each student’s journey. Whether addressing behavioral health challenges or substance use recovery, our supportive community emphasizes respect, empowerment, and the importance of mental and emotional wellness as the foundation for overall well-being.
River Oak Center is more than a school—it’s a place of transformation, where students find the support, understanding, and encouragement they need to heal, grow, and succeed.
What We Do at River Oak Center ("The ROC")
- A Unique Sober High School:
- The ROC is a dedicated sober high school supporting teens in recovery, providing a safe and structured environment for their educational and personal development.
- Support During Critical Transitions:
- We specialize in helping students navigate the challenging transition from residential treatment or the early stages of recovery into a traditional school system.
- A Holistic Approach to Growth:
- Our program focuses on nurturing growth across four key areas:
- Spiritual well-being: Encouraging self-reflection, mindfulness, and purpose.
- Academic success: Offering a robust curriculum tailored to individual needs.
- Emotional resilience: Building coping strategies and emotional intelligence.
- Social connections: Promoting healthy relationships and peer support.
- Our program focuses on nurturing growth across four key areas:
- Seamlessly Integrated Recovery Principles:
- Recovery values and practices are woven into everyday learning, fostering an environment where students can prioritize their wellness while excelling academically.
- A Safe Space for Personal Development:
- At The ROC, students find a nurturing community that encourages self-discovery, accountability, and long-term success.
How We Do It at River Oak CenterLearning Support
Counseling Services
At River Oak Center, we combine academic excellence with emotional and mental health support, empowering our students to succeed in recovery, education, and life.
- Personalized Learning Plans:
- Each student receives a customized plan tailored to their individual learning styles, goals, and academic needs.
- Plans are designed to provide both enrichment opportunities and remedial support when necessary.
- Experienced and Adaptive Educators:
- Our team has extensive experience working with diverse learners and employs a flexible instructional model.
- Lessons and assignments are adapted to align with students’ grade levels and developmental abilities.
- Research-Backed Practices:
- Inclusive teaching strategies include:
- Pre-learning activities to prepare students for new material.
- Sequencing information for clear and logical learning progression.
- Tailored approaches, combining direct instruction and enrichment as needed.
- A blend of online learning tools and face-to-face interaction to enhance engagement and skill development.
- Inclusive teaching strategies include:
- GED Preparation:
- For students pursuing alternative educational paths, we offer guidance and coursework to meet state requirements for a GED.
- Our program equips students with both academic credentials and life skills to succeed beyond graduation.
Counseling Services
- Integrated Recovery Tools:
- Daily group support meetings led by our clinical director and counselors focus on developing strategies for resilience and sobriety.
- Sessions are designed to help students cope with everyday challenges, stressors, and potential relapse triggers.
- Collaboration for Holistic Growth:
- Counselors maintain regular communication with instructional staff to track and support students’ progress academically and emotionally.
- This team-based approach ensures every student receives comprehensive care.
- Crisis and Long-Term Support:
- On-site crisis counseling is available to address immediate emotional needs.
- When required, we provide referrals for individual or family therapy to ensure continued support outside of school.
At River Oak Center, we combine academic excellence with emotional and mental health support, empowering our students to succeed in recovery, education, and life.
