ANCHOR - What does it mean?

What does it mean?  A New CHance ORganization

  • 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.

Services

Group Home and Shelter Care
Outreach/Surveillance and GPS
Seven Challenges
Brief Challenges
Aggression Replacement Training
Lee Ford Camp
Transitional Day Program (TDP)

Contact Us

Phone: 276-634-2910
Email: info@anchor-services.org