Nokomis Challenge Center 6300 South Reserve Road Prudenville, Michigan 48651	Debra Jones, Director Phone: 989-366-5368 Fax: 989-366-8820 JonesD7@michigan.gov

Program Security Level: Secure

Substance Abuse - 20 beds - male ages 12 to 20

• Addiction treatment for chronic substance abuse.
• Group and Individual therapy, Experiential Activities, EMDR, Neuro-Biotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Treatment, Psychiatric Consultation.
• Masters level therapist
• Certified Addictions Counselor

General Offender - 20 beds - male ages 12 to 20

• Group and Individual therapy, Experiential Activities, EMDR, Neuro-Biotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Treatment, Psychiatric Consultation.
• Masters level therapist.

Academics:  Nokomis is committed to Educational Excellence.

• All classes meet Michigan core curriculum benchmarks and standards.
• G.E.D. program.
• Academic high school credits.
• On-line college courses available for eligible youths.
• Vocational planning and transition program.
• Specific resource classrooms for Title I students.
• Certified special education teachers and courses.
• Regular physical conditioning.

Wilderness Component: Nokomis is recognized as Michigan's leading provider of effective high impact wilderness treatment.

• On campus high and low ropes courses, climbing wall and experiential learning elements.
• Higher level youth may participate, with court approval, in wilderness experiences aimed at assessing and directing part of their transition process.
• Master's level wilderness instructor therapist.

Program Overview: Nokomis offers the most comprehensive care package available.

• Youths are placed in treatment groups of 10 with 20 youths to a floor.
• Each floor has two masters level  Group Leaders.
• Treatment groups utilize an eclectic approach to counseling with emphasis on cognitive behavioral therapy.
• Individualized therapy consisting of EMDR and Neuro-Biotherapy focuses on issues of trauma, ADHD and mood disorders.
• Weekly on campus AA meeting.
• Daily treatment group meetings.
• Individually designed treatment program.
• Focus on family involvement.
• Campus wide Balanced and Restorative Justice programming.
• Medical and dental clinic on campus.
• Religious and spiritual enrichment programs.
• Education standards that meet the Michigan Core Curriculum Benchmarks.

Location:  Nokomis Challenge Center is located in north central Michigan, 4 miles south of Houghton Lake on Reserve Road.  Nokomis is located in a beautiful natural wooded area on the shore of Pup Lake.