Why MK Place
Community Involvement and Prosocial Activities
MK Place has developed community partnerships and actively engages residents in community events and prosocial activities throughout their stay in the program. Being involved in the community and participating in prosocial activities is important in adolescent recovery as it helps to reduce isolation, build social skills, and foster positive social connections that will aid in reintegration to their home environment.
Our involvement in the community includes:
A collaborative relationship with Idaho State University to attend on campus activities, campus tours, and cultural and educational events
Public library visits and events
Experiential groups
Art Therapy groups
Multiple weekly sober fun activities
Community service
Gold risk measurement from health and welfare residential child care licensing
CARF Accredited 3 year non-provisional license
Highly trained staff
Trauma Informed: all staff receive extensive training in trauma and implementing informed approaches to behavior management
Training in Child Trafficking prevention, identification, and reporting
Opioid Response Network training series geared specifically toward adolescents and substance use prevention
First aid/CPR Certification
Our therapy dog in training, Leo
The simple act of petting an animal can release relaxing hormones, lower blood pressure, and improve physical and mental health. Therapy animals like Leo can help children feel more secure and open during therapy sessions and make the room feel less intimidating. Leo is working through training curriculum to become a certified therapy animal. After completing the final stage of his training, the Advanced Canine Good Citizen course, he will be fully certified.
Client Testimonials
“I’ve found self-love here. I’ve also found ways of how to cope with emotions. I’ve also discovered that I can be happy without being high. It was a shocker when I genuinely laughed and smiled, for the first time in a long time, I’ve been happy.” -Male, 17
“New skills to help with anger, boredom, and cravings. I’ve also learned how to communicate in a healthy way instead of shutting everything down and ignoring it.” -Female, 17
“I am extremely proud of myself. I have made a complete switch in mindset. I actually want to change my behaviors.” -Male, 15
“I learned how to stay sober, how to identify my emotions, and how to understand and accept it. I’ve learned a lot about myself and I’m grateful I got the opportunity.” -Female, 16