Residential Programs
Main Location: Has 5 Units/Wings Serving Young Men Ages: 12-19
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Blues-10 Individual rooms w/restrooms
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Grizzlies-10 Individual rooms w/restrooms
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Billikens-10 Individual rooms w/restrooms
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Cardinals-10 Individual rooms w/restrooms
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Cottage-8 Bedroom Single rooms
Mission
Transitional Center Inc. delivers evidence-based, trauma-informed mental health treatment for adolescent males within a highly structured, safe, and dignified residential environment. Our interdisciplinary programming is designed to stabilize, support, and empower youth while actively engaging families in the therapeutic process.
We are committed to operating a high-quality, outcome-driven, and fiscally responsible system of care—trusted by referring agencies, valued by families, and upheld by dedicated professionals.
Vision
At Transitional Center Inc. (TCI), we believe that to be the premier provider of therapeutic residential care in Illinois, we must hold ourselves—and each other—to the highest standards in every aspect of our work. From our CEO and COO to our administrators, direct care teams, kitchen staff, and custodians, every individual plays a vital role in delivering exceptional, youth-centered services.
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Every staff member must be:
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Thoroughly trained in TCI’s policies and trauma-informed procedures
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Qualified and licensed or highly skilled in their assigned roles
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Committed to a culture of care where the needs, safety, and healing of youth always come first
At TCI, excellence isn’t optional—it’s expected. Because when we lead with compassion, consistency, and accountability, our youth get the care they truly deserve.
Purpose
Our goal is to provide a therapeutic, transitional, and academic alternative for youth who have experienced placement in juvenile detention centers, jails, and other restrictive settings.
We believe that every young person deserves the opportunity to rewrite their story. By focusing on each youth’s strengths and resilience, we work to equip them with the skills, support, and tools necessary to transform past challenges into stepping stones for future success. Through compassionate care, individualized programming, and a commitment to fostering self-worth and personal growth, we empower youth to envision—and achieve—a brighter, purpose-driven future.