Wolverine Secure Treatment Center

2424 N. Outer Drive • Saginaw, MI 48601 • P: (989) 776-0400 • F: (989) 823-2810

Located in Buena Vista Township, Michigan, the WSTC program is a secure residential treatment program for delinquent males, ages 12-21. The program utilizes perimeter fencing; audio and video surveillance and all rooms are fully locked. Clients participate in individual, group and family counseling and therapy. Specialized programming is offered for substance abuse, sexual offending and mental health. Regular/Special Education is provided on site through Buena Vista Public Schools with GED and/ or college classes available as well.

Clients placed into WSTC typically are the most severely delinquent clients kept in the juvenile system for treatment and rehabilitation. Clients are placed into secure units of ten each and all sleeping rooms are licensed by the State of Michigan as Behavior Management Rooms.

Program Activities and Services

• Reality Therapy and Behavior Modification
• Social Behavioral Learning Program
• Mental Health Recovery Didactics
• Trauma Intervention Program
• Anger Management Therapy
• Master's Level Individual Therapy
• On site Psychiatric/Psychological services
• Substance Abuse Education and Relapse Prevention Strategies
• Culinary Arts Training
• Sexual Aggression Reactivity Program (SOT)
• Intake Orientation and Diagnostic Units
• Life Skills Reintegration Program
• Sexual Victimization Therapy
• Career and Vocational Interest Testing as part of Vocational Programming
• Restorative Justice Programming
• On site Medical, Dental, Vision services

Clients may be placed at Wolverine Secure up to the age of 21 depending upon the court's wishes. Clients completing the program may be eligible to utilize one or more of the step-down options offered by Wolverine to less structured settings. Those settings include: Clarence Fischer Leadership Academy, Pioneer Work and Learn, Victor's Center, St. Jude's Home for Boys and Community Based Programs.