Foothills Healthcare Partner Programs
Otter Creek Academy
Foothills Healthcare connects individuals and families with programs focused on behavioral health, recovery, youth services, and community support.
Partner Program
Otter Creek Academy
Supporting Young Women Through Structured Residential Care
Otter Creek Academy is an all-girls residential treatment facility in Wayne County, Kentucky, serving youth referred through DCBS. Located on forty-eight acres of natural landscape near Lake Cumberland, the campus offers a peaceful, structured setting where young women can focus on healing, personal growth, and positive decision-making skills.
Dedicated staff members and counselors work closely with each resident to provide guidance, stability, and encouragement during a challenging season of life. Through consistent mentorship, therapeutic services, and individualized support, Otter Creek Academy helps youth build the tools they need for healthier, more hopeful futures.
Otter Creek Academy accepts referrals for youth in the custody of DCBS.
For referrals or additional information, please contact their team directly.
Call NowContact Information
Otter Creek Academy
Wayne County, Kentucky
Phone: 606-343-0203
Address: 1440 Old Bethel Church Rd., Monticello, KY 42633
Samantha Simmons – Executive Director of Otter Creek Academy
Who They Serve
Otter Creek Academy serves youth who are in the custody of the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) or the Department for Community Based Services (DCBS).
Residents participate in a structured residential program designed to support personal development while addressing emotional, behavioral, and life challenges.
What They Do
Otter Creek Academy provides a comprehensive residential treatment program designed to support both emotional and educational growth.
Program features include:
Structured residential care for young women
On-campus educational programming
Recreational activities and outdoor space for positive engagement
Individual counseling and therapeutic support
Life-skills development and decision-making guidance
The residential program is typically designed to be completed within approximately eight months, depending on each resident’s individual progress.
Accreditation
Otter Creek Academy is an accredited institution committed to excellence in residential care.
The program is accredited through the Council on Accreditation (COA), which recognizes organizations that meet rigorous standards for quality services and accountability.
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