St. Augustine Youth Academy

• Take US 1 South from Jacksonville (Phillips Hwy) to St. Augustine.
• Right turn on Lewis Speedway (St. Johns Courthouse and Jail is on this street).
• Go past jail and make a right turn on Avenue D to program. 

St. Augustine Youth Academy is comprised of multiple co-located residential commitment programs serving high-risk and max-risk male youth aged 14 to 18. These programs provide services utilizing evidence-based practices to provide comprehensive care, treatment, and supervision. Youth will also receive psychotherapeutic services, including individual, family, and group counseling.

St. Augustine Youth Academy is a high-risk program which provides youth behavioral/mental health and substance abuse services. 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.

St. Augustine Youth Academy and is a max-risk program which provides youth behavioral/mental health and substance abuse services. The designated length of stay for a youth is 18 to 36 months.

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.