Our Mission :: To take the best possible care of the people we serve and those who serve them.
About our Center
NECCO Center is a non-profit psychiatric residential
treatment program licensed by the Ohio Department of Mental Health, and approved
as a Kentucky Medicaid provider. We provide high-quality treatment and care to male individuals
ages 10-21 in a safe and loving environment. Services at NECCO Center
build upon the preferences and strengths of the program participants. NECCO
Center offers a continuum of care that puts the individual needs of children
first – working collaboratively to ensure that programming is targeted
and closely monitored. Above all, we strive to help youth gain the skills
needed to live more independently in less restrictive, community based settings.
NECCO Center is a valuable resource to the tri-state
area of Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia as it is qualified to care for
youth from these states who might not otherwise have such an option. Qualified staff approaches difficult
and disruptive behavior with modification strategies geared toward prevention. In
addition, staff members are trained to identify signs of escalation and understand
how to intervene before a crisis occurs. NECCO Center provides constant
awake staff supervision as well as nursing care.
In addition to treatment services, NECCO Center clients have the opportunity
to enjoy outdoor activities including camping, fishing, and hiking, as well
as more traditional recreational and program activities.
Programs and Services
Admission Criteria
Presenting characteristics vary by client. NECCO Center generally considers borderline
MR/DD males and females ranging in age from 10-21 for admission who meet one
or more the following criteria ::
- Residents must have a psychiatric Axis I diagnosis
- Moderate, Mild, or Borderline Mental Retardation
- Pervasive Developmental Disorder
- Learning Disorder that interferes with the individual's ability to benefit from traditional programming; or
- Individuals who are not capable of benefiting from a less-restrictive level of care.
In the event that the applicant is not clinically appropriate for the NECCO
Center program or does not meet admission criteria, the Admissions Coordinator
or the Director of Clinical Services will contact the family, referral sources
and other necessary persons to assist in arranging alternative placements.
Contact our Admissions Coordinator for additional information and consideration
at 740.534.1386
Admission Coordinator
If the applicant is accepted, an admission date will be scheduled to accommodate
all persons involved in the admission. The Admissions Coordinator will coordinate
the clinical admission/integration of the resident into the program and will
contact all necessary persons to arrange a specific time for admission.
Expediting Referrals
To expedite the referral process please have the following information available
at the time of the referral :: Behavior Support Plan, Individual Service Plan,
Skill Developments, Psychiatric Evaluation and Discharge Summary from previous
placement if applicable. A referral can be made by contacting administration
: 866.99.NECCO or 740.534.1497.
Education
The NECCO Center School is an on-site program through the Virtual Community
School of Ohio designed to meet educational needs of program participants. The
school is able to transfer education credits to public school districts when
youngsters are discharged from our programs. In addition to its traditional
coursework and classroom activities, the school employs duly qualified staff
who are focused on our clients’ special needs. The school offers
life skills training, a GED preparation program and a pre-vocational training
program.
Location
NECCO Center is located on 34 beautiful acres adjacent
to Wayne National Forest in southeastern Ohio. The surroundings provide
a serene atmosphere for residential treatment services.
Accreditation
NECCO Center is accredited by COA (Council on Accreditation)
and the Joint Commission. Licensed by the Ohio Department of Mental Health
(ODMH, Certified Mental Health Medicaid provider). NECCO
Center is also approved as a Medicaid provider in the state of Kentucky. In
addition, we are qualified to care for children from West Virginia, and other
states as applicable.
To Make a Referral or Request Additional Information contact:
Toll Free: 866-99-NECCO
Phone: 740-534-1386
Fax: 740-534-1497
NECCO Center
115 Private Road 977
P.O. Box 6
Pedro, OH 45659
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