The Children's Resource Center at TVN-Mount Vernon/Knox County offers a co-education residential program and operates under the Trauma Informed Care (TIC) modality. It can house 20 boys and girls and also includes Transitional Living space for older adolescents.
Transitional Living is a safe, secure living arrangement where older youth (16 to 21-years-old) are expected to successfully complete four phases of treatment before graduating from the program. It can be a step-down from residential or treatment foster care or an alternative safe environment.
Mount Vernon/Knox County Campus Programs
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TVN-Mount Vernon Home Tour Draws a Crowd
Over 150 friends recently gathered in support of local troubled and traumatized youth. TheGathering of Friendstoured three of Mount Vernon's most stately homes, learned their histories and dined on a gourmet progressive brunch. Proceeds from the event went to The Village Network-Mount Vernon/Knox County. "Community and corporate support for this event was over the top," said Keri Hogan, development director for TVN. "This is our first ever awareness gathering in Mount Vernon and the turnout was tremendous."
The group of women and men toured the homes of Susan Ramser, Mona Nacey and the Ariel Guest House. They dined on refreshments from The Alcove and AVI Food Service at Knox Community Hospital. Desserts were prepared by Connie Clark, manager of the Ariel Guest House.
Mount Vernon Exchange Club Starts Youth of the Month Program
Beginning this fall, boys and girls from TVN-Mount Vernon/Knox County have the opportunity to tell their story of survival and growth at monthly meetings of the Exchange Club of Mount Vernon/Knox County. The program presents the leadership award to one resident of TVN-Children's Resource Center each month.
"The chance to speak at Exchange Club is a coveted reward," said Jerry Hartman, program director at TVN- Mount Vernon. "The Youth of the Month distinction is a point of pride. It goes to those who achieve their individualized therapy goals and is viewed by all as a solid step forward."
Youth of Month is one of three national youth projects supported by men and women of the Exchange Club.
Van Gogh Murals at TVN-Mount Vernon/Knox County
Okay they're replicas but the boys and girls that created the wall murals are the real thing! They are from Knox County and currently live at Children's Resource Center. The murals are the second set of wall art produced through CRC's art therapy program. Art therapy integrates the fields of human development, visual art and the creative process with models of counseling and psychotherapy. It is widely used at all ages from children to older adults and is very effective at helping resolve conflicts, develop interpersonal skills, manage behavior, reduce stress and increase self-esteem and self-awareness.
There is Room in our Transitional Living Program
The Transitional Living Program is only available at TVN-Mount Vernon/Knox County and is open to both male and females. It is a safe, secure living arrangement where older youth (16 to 21-years-old) are expected to successfully complete four phases of treatment before graduating from the program.
It may be utilized as a step-down from residential and/or treatment foster care or as an alternative safe environment. The program is designed to prepare older youth to live independently as adults while under program supervision. It teaches tangible skills and real-life application of those skills. The youth receive individual therapy along with group therapy. Call 740.397.0533 for details.
