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Green Chimneys was founded on the philosophy that it is healthy and therapeutic for children to interact with nature. Green Chimneys School and Residential Treatment Center takes a team-based, nature-focused approach to children’s mental health, in which all interactions with staff and the environment have a potential therapeutic value.
Interaction with animals fosters trust, emotional regulation, and responsibility, while nature and environmental immersion enhance concentration and patience, and elevate mood. These benefits provide the foundation for improved social, academic and physical well-being.
Students have access to a variety of nature-based program options – from animal care to horticulture – and participate in activities that engage them in purposeful, skill-building tasks that help them to connect with others, develop self-regulation, and discover inherent strengths. Whether it’s taking a walk to the farm to ease anxiety, holding class in an open stall, planting vegetables, or bringing a campus dog to help a child deescalate emotions, staff support students in interactions ranging from informal opportunities to highly structured, intentional work.
In a program that seamlessly blends nature- and animal-based activities with academics and clinical support, a team of educators, clinicians, social workers, farm and wildlife experts, and recreation specialists collaborate to provide individualized education and interventions, ensuring a comprehensive support system for each and every student.
Green Chimneys is a leader in the field of special education and therapeutic treatment, and recognized as a model for schools and agencies that serve youth. As a children’s services organization, we hold to the highest standards for safety and quality care, and are proud of our dedicated staff who provide students critical support and a caring environment.
*Based on June 2023-Aug 2024 discharge data exclusive of 8 withdrawals
**Based on July 2022-June 2024 data for resident students
***Based on Response to Intervention data July 2023-Dec 2024. Additional interventions implemented within agency MTSS system
Green Chimneys Admissions is the point of entry for children and families, and all referrals are made through a student’s home school district. Our seasoned Admissions Team works with parents, school districts, hospitals, psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, medical doctors, parent advocates, and attorneys to identify the needs of each student referred, and assess the appropriateness of the Green Chimneys educational and therapeutic program. Admissions has a rolling schedule and referrals are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
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