Youth live in a community setting with peers they can relate to and are supported by trained and experienced staff who listen, guide, and walk with them daily.
WELCOME TO PEOPLE R US
People R' Us is a 24-hour residential day treatment program serving teens aged 13 to 20 who are navigating the child welfare system and facing emotional, behavioral, or mental health struggles. With trauma-informed care at its core, our community living environment helps young people recover, stabilize, and build the skills they need to move forward.
Healing Happens Here Hope Begins Now
A single choice can change everything. We partner with communities to walk alongside teens facing serious hurdles. From life planning to emotional care, we guide young people as they develop confidence, learn new skills, and create healthier paths for themselves and those around them.
What We Offer
Safe Spaces. Real Support. Room to Grow.
We provide housing and guidance for up to 29 adolescents across 3 locations, each designed to meet the unique needs of the young people we serve. Our programs create a stable foundation where teens can begin to rebuild, reset, and prepare for what comes next, with a special focus on those who’ve experienced neglect, trauma, or systemic marginalization.
Broad Street Facility
Specifically designed for male youth aged 16 to 20
Diamond Facility
Houses up to 10 residents at one time, perfect for individualized treatment
Chester Facility
Houses up to 4 residents at one time, to ensure the best care
our services
Care That Helps Teens Heal and Move Forward
Youth gain life skills, confidence, and support to prepare for safe, stable adulthood.
We strengthen family connections through therapy, visits, and ongoing communication. We specialize in addressing harmful sexual behaviors in youth through intensive, family-centered intervention via Problem Sexual Behavior Multisystemic Therapy (PSB-MST).
Our therapeutic 24-hour residential day treatment program offers a structured environment that supports academic, emotional, medical, and daily living needs. We use the DSM-V-TR to guide whole-person care in our Therapeutic Residential Program for youth ages 13–20.
Youth practice replacing aggressive behavior with communication, self-control, and empathy. We also have weekly anger management groups to help afflicted individuals regain emotional control and autonomy.
Youth learn to repair harm and rebuild relationships through guided accountability and healing dialogue. Restorative practices circle group meetings allow participants to share experiences, build peer support, develop social and coping skills, and healthily resolve conflict under the guidance of clinical professionals.
Youth learn to recognize and change harmful thought patterns that affect their emotions and behavior. We also assist those who suffer from autism spectrum disorder.
We provide affirming, individualized care for youth whose identities or needs are often overlooked.
We help youth safely process trauma, build coping skills, and reduce emotional distress.
Teens develop tools for managing intense emotions, impulsivity, and interpersonal conflict.
SUPPORT OUR WORK
Be Part of a Young Person’s Turning Point
When you give to People R Us, you’re making room for change. Your support enables us to create safe spaces, provide compassionate care, and guide teens toward stronger, healthier futures.
Every gift helps provide stability, encouragement, and tools for growth to those who need it most.
Stand with us and with them.
Our Work Brings Visible Change
Hear What Our Beneficiaries Have To Say
More than 250 five-star reviews on Google
My nephew had been bounced around from place to place. By the time he got to People R Us, he was completely shut down. Within weeks, I started seeing the light come back into him. He started smiling again, laughing even. I’ll never forget that. They didn’t just care for him, they cared ABOUT him.
Renée M
When my daughter was struggling with depression and risky behavior, I didn’t know where to turn. People R Us gave her the structure and care she needed—and gave me peace of mind for the first time in years. The staff communicated with me regularly, involved me in her care, and treated us both with real compassion. She came home stronger, more open, and more confident in herself.
Carla D
I came to People R Us when I was at my lowest, angry, lost, and convinced no one could help me. What I found was a team that didn’t give up on me, even when I tried to push them away. They taught me how to talk about what I was feeling instead of bottling it all up. I’m in community college now, working part-time, and actually making plans for my future. That wouldn’t have happened without them.
Malik T
Volunteering with People R Us has been one of the most meaningful parts of my life. I’ve seen firsthand how much love and intention go into everything they do, from therapy sessions to group outings. These kids aren’t treated like cases like in many other institutes, but like people. That makes all the difference.
Jason L
Our neighborhood has struggled with youth homelessness and instability for years. Since People R Us opened their doors here, we’ve seen real change. They help entire families, entire blocks. The kids they work with come back into the community more grounded, more hopeful, and more connected. It’s the kind of impact you can actually feel.