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Rock River Academy and Residential Center
Rock River Academy and Residential Center Rockford IL - Psychiatric Solutions, Inc.
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Rock River Academy and Residential Center
3445 Elmwood Road
Rockford, IL 61101
Phone: 815-877-3440

Rock River Academy and Residential Center provides a residential program for females ages five to 21 that are challenged with a variety of mental health, behavioral health and substance abuse needs, as well as co-educational and therapeutic services to students (male and female) ages five to 21 with special education eligibilities. Rock River Academy is committed to providing the highest quality mental health and educational services to equip youth with the tools needed to become more successful and stabile by teaching them the valuable skills necessary for a successful reintegration into their communities.

Services/Programs

  • Individual, group and family therapy sessions, based on the individual needs of the child
  • Thrice-daily group therapies provided by an interdisciplinary team of professional staff, with a high staffing ratio of 3:1 and the ability for 1:1
  • Rock River Academy, a therapeutic year-round day school for students in grades K-12 that are working to transition back to their home school district, complete with an Individual Education Plan per student to help them emphasize their strengths and provide therapeutic interventions to help students overcome behavioral issues
  • "Building Bridges," a life skills transitional program
  • On-site nursing 24 hours a day and time-delayed locks on all door to ensure patient safety
  • Amenities include pet therapy, full size gymnasium with stage for drama and music, baseball field, expressive therapy, art classes, talent shows, photography classes and transportation based on need

Accreditation

  • Illinois State Board of Education
  • North Central Association


Expertise & Continuum of Care

Continuum of Care

Specialty Programs

  • In addition to providing high-quality behavioral health services to the general public which span a continuum of care from outpatient to acute and residential care, many PSI facilities offer Specialty Programs that provide solution-focused services to individuals and groups who present with unique circumstances or treatment needs which cannot otherwise be successfully addressed in community health settings.

Areas of Expertise

  • PSI provides an array of services and treatment options for adults, adolescents and children who may experience a wide spectrum of behavioral health and addictive disease concerns. Click here for more information.


These fact sheets are solely intended for informational purposes for media use. They are not meant to replace professional advice, diagnosis or care from a qualified mental health practitioner. Psychiatric Solutions and its facilities do not provide counseling services online or through e-mail correspondence and cannot respond to any inquiries submitted through this site regarding questions or issues related to personal mental health concerns.

Individuals who have concerns about possible behavioral health issues affecting themselves or a loved one may wish to contact the nearest PSI facility, which offers Assessment and Referral services, to schedule an appointment for a face-to-face screening.