Presbyterian
Childrens Home of
The Highlands
Admissions
The Presbyterian Children's Home of the Highlands is a long-term residential care facility located in Southwest Virginia designed to house 25 residents (10 boys & 10 girls, as well as 5 young men in our independent living program) in a cottage setting. The facility is licensed to work with residents 5 – 21 years of age, providing programming for both males and females.
Our program uses a five-level behavior modification system which is daily scored by houseparents. This system is monitored through a score sheet. Residents earn or loose privileges dependent upon their behavior scores. We believe in natural consequences for behaviors.
Download our admissions packet here
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What We Do
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PCHH considers all admissions on a non-discriminatory basis.
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PCHH provides residency services to qualified children and youth of parents/guardians residing in Virginia.
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We work with abused and neglected youth who have behavioral and emotional difficulties that have made them unsuccessful in their home environment.
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We design programs and services to help children, youth, and families who are experiencing low-to-moderate emotional and/or behavioral problems.
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We evaluate problems the child has been displaying as well as their I.Q.
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PCHH networks with agencies, as well as with child and family advocacy organizations.
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All residential children coming into PCHH's program must consent to placement. In every case, our ultimate course of action will be that which is most appropriate to the child's well-being.
What PCHH Doesn't Do
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We are not a boarding school.
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We cannot admit individuals who are considered to be a danger to themselves or others.
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We are not licensed to serve the needs of the physically, mentally, or severely emotionally handicapped.
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We are not a locked facility.
For more information,
contact Debbie Riggs, Program Director, at debbie@pchh.org or call 276-228-2861.