Center for Success and Independence - Ocala

From the Northwest:

• Head east on I-10 toward Lake City.
• Merge onto I-75 S via EXIT 296A toward Tampa.
• Take the County Hwy-318 exit, EXIT 368, toward Orange Lake/Irvine.
• Keep left to take the ramp toward Orange Lake/Jai-Alai/McIntosh.
• Turn left onto W Highway 318/County Hwy-318.
• Turn right onto N US Highway 441/US-441 S/FL-25.
• Turn slight right onto NW Gainesville Rd/County Hwy-25A.
• Turn left onto NW 105th St.
• 4055 NW 105th St, Marion, FL, 34482-1434, 4055 NW 105TH ST is on the left.

From the Northeast:

• Take I-95 South to I-10 West toward Lake City.
• Merge onto US-301 S via EXIT 343 toward Starke/Lawtey.
• Turn right onto NW 100th St.
• Turn right onto NW Gainesville Rd/County Hwy-25A.
• Take the 1st right onto NW 105th St.
• 4055 NW 105TH ST is on the left.

From the South:

• Head North on I-95.
• Take the FL-826 W exit, EXIT 12A, on the left.
• Merge onto FL-91 N via the ramp on the left.
• Stay straight to go onto FL-91 N.
• FL-91 N becomes I-75 N.
• Take the FL-326 exit, EXIT 358.
• Turn slight right onto W Highway 326/FL-326.
• Turn left onto NW Gainesville Rd/County Hwy-25A.
• Turn right onto NW 105th St.
• 4055 NW 105TH ST is on the left.

Center for Success and Independence - Ocala is comprised of multiple co-located residential commitment programs serving moderate risk male youth aged 15 to 18 who require behavioral/mental health and substance abuse services. The programs utilize evidence-based practices to provide comprehensive care, treatment, and supervision. Youth will also receive psychotherapeutic services, including individual, family, and group counseling while at the program.

A youth’s length of stay is determined by the youth's assessed risk to reoffend, their progress in reducing applicable criminogenic needs and risk factors, and the completion of their individualized treatment plan.

The Florida Scholars Academy provides all educational services for residential commitment programs within the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice. It offers a tailored education system that accommodates the unique needs of each student by providing multiple pathways to success. The academy offers individualized support to help students achieve their educational and career goals. This includes obtaining a high school or equivalent diploma, earning valuable industry-recognized credentials, and/or enrolling in postsecondary education at a Florida college, university, or technical college. The ultimate aim is to equip students with the necessary skills and qualifications for a successful career.