Started in 1972 by the persistent efforts of a citizen committee headed by Jane Bassett Spilman
ANCHOR I for boys was first
ANCHOR II for girls in 1973
Expanded several times through the 1990’s
Services included Outreach, Family Preservation, Family Group Home and Wilderness Program
ANCHOR Today
ANCHOR Group Home/Shelter Care – for boys
Outreach/Surveillance and GPS
Seven Challenges Substance Use Treatment
Brief Challenges
Aggression Replacement Training
Co-Parenting: Two Parents, Two Homes
Transitional Day Program (TDP)
Lee Ford Camp
ANCHOR Mission Statement
The mission of ANCHOR is to provide a new chance for youth in our community. While they remain close to home, ANCHOR provides comprehensive care and individualized treatment to assist youth and their families in achieving optimal health and well-being.