Foundations for Living in Mansfield, Ohio, is a specialized residential treatment center serving adolescents ages 10–17 who face severe behavioral health, trauma and substance‑use challenges. The center offers a continuum of programs—Visions for youth with co‑occurring mental health and substance use disorders, Passages for trauma‑focused treatment, Journeys for victims of human trafficking and exploitation, and services for pregnant youth—that provide integrated treatment, rehabilitation and case management Each adolescent receives a diagnostic assessment and an individualized treatment plan that may include individual, group and family therapy, psychiatric evaluation and medication management, neurofeedback and biofeedback, and chemical dependency counseling A dedicated team of mental health professionals and 24/7 nursing staff ensures continuous monitoring, medication administration and medical education, creating a safe and therapeutic environment Programs emphasize life‑skills training, independent living skills and case management to prepare youth for transition back to home or independent living.

Foundations for Living integrates education, recreation and healthcare so that adolescents can heal without falling behind academically. Students attend a state‑funded middle and high school on campus year‑round and receive individualized instruction from certified teachers and therapeutic aides Specialized education services and special education support are available to meet diverse learning needs, and youth may work toward earning credits or a diploma while in treatment. Recreational programming includes structured activities, arts, sports and leisure opportunities that promote physical health, teamwork and stress reduction, while neurofeedback sessions help youth gain insight into their emotional responses. For victims of human trafficking, the Journeys program uses trauma‑focused cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR and other evidence‑based interventions and provides advocacy and support during legal proceedings

The center’s Passages program addresses the needs of adolescents with complex trauma, psychiatric disorders or self‑injurious behavior by combining behavior modification, trauma‑informed therapy and substance‑abuse counseling The Visions program helps youth learn coping strategies to manage both mental illness and chemical dependency Foundations for Living also offers prenatal care, parenting education and post‑delivery support for pregnant adolescents, allowing them to remain in treatment throughout pregnancy and return afterward Throughout all programs, family involvement is encouraged; parents and caregivers participate in therapy sessions, educational planning and discharge meetings. Located on a tranquil campus at 1451 Lucas Road in Mansfield, Foundations for Living provides hope for youth who have struggled in other programs and aims to help them shed past pain, build resilience and envision a healthier future