Reclaiming Futures projects are located throughout the United States and are as varied as the teens they serve. Below is a brief description of each project. Please click on each site to learn more about its efforts and contact information.

Anchorage, Alaska — Reclaiming Futures Anchorage helps teens who have been arrested one or more times, and who represent the ethnic diversity in this community. The project increases treatment and services delivered to teens in need; improves planning and communication between internal agencies; and strengthens collaboration with the community. Reclaiming Futures Anchorage mentor program involves volunteers from Native American tribes and other cultural groups. Awarded grants from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) 2002-2009.

Bristol County, Massachusetts — Reclaiming Futures Bristol County is using the Reclaiming Futures model to help its disproportionately high number of young people whose lives have begun a downward spiral of drug and alcohol abuse and crime. The city of New Bedford, county sheriff’s office, and county district attorney are working with the community, treatment providers and social service agencies to help its juvenile court provide better intervention and treatment to young people in need. Awarded a grant from RWJF 2008-2010.

Cherokee Nation, Oklahoma — Reclaiming Futures Cherokee Nation will integrate the Reclaiming Futures model into its Healing to Wellness Court, which is designed through a Native American point of view where culture and tradition are utilized in the treatment process. Working with the Cherokee Nation’s Jack Brown Center, it is awarded grants from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Drug Prevention (OJJDP) and the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) 2009-2013, with technical assistance from RWJF.

Cook County, Illinois — Reclaiming Futures Cook County focuses on the economically challenged, African American neighborhood of Lawndale. The project based in Chicago is expanding to three additional inner-city neighborhoods in the area. Despite the challenges of trying to make changes in one of the largest cities and juvenile justice systems in the country, this project works to establish coordinated services so teens can receive the care they need. Awarded grants from RWJF 2002-2009.

Cumberland County, North Carolina — Reclaiming Futures Cumberland County is a project of Cumberland County CommuniCare that is improving substance abuse treatment and care management outcomes for court-involved youth. The project in Fayetteville is developing a strong screening tool for youth entering the system and better involving families in care. Awarded grants from the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust 2008-2010, with technical assistance from RWJF.

Denver, Colorado — Reclaiming Futures Denver will strengthen its Denver Juvenile Drug Court by providing evidence-based assessments, service delivery and case management for 50 families per year over a four-year period. As a part of Colorado’s Justice Initiative for Drug Endangered Families, it is awarded grants from OJJDP and CSAT 2009-2013, with technical assistance from RWJF.

El Paso County, Texas — Reclaiming Futures El Paso County is implementing the Reclaiming Futures model to better screen and assess young people for drug involvement as they enter the juvenile justice system. Working with the El Paso County Juvenile Probation Department, the project aims to help youth who are especially vulnerable to drug trafficking and the drug trade’s associated problems due to the area’s close proximity to the Mexico border. Selected for RWJF support 2008-2010.

Forsyth County, North Carolina — Reclaiming Futures Forsyth County is building on its past success working with Partnership for a Drug Free NC to help young people in its justice system and their families with alcohol and other drug use problems. The project in Winston-Salem is implementing Reclaiming Futures using local leadership, an existing and accredited infrastructure for treatment, and numerous mentoring programs to help its youth. Awarded grants from the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust 2008-2010, with technical assistance from RWJF.

Greene County, Missouri — Reclaiming Futures Greene County works to implement a juvenile drug court program with the Reclaiming Futures model. The project aims to change the way the juvenile court screens teens for substance abuse, as well as to improve treatment planning and service referrals. Based in Springfield, MO, it is developing a program based on the Reclaiming Futures national model to follow-up with young people after they leave juvenile drug court and detention. Awarded grants from OJJDP and CSAT 2007-2011, with technical assistance from RWJF.

Guilford County, North Carolina — Reclaiming Futures Guilford County is adopting the Reclaiming Futures model to identify the most advantageous services for its youth in trouble with drugs, alcohol and crime. The project in the 18th Judicial District in Greensboro also coordinates these resources, and monitors access and compliance. Awarded grants from the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust 2008-2010, with technical assistance from RWJF.

Hocking County, Ohio — Reclaiming Futures Hocking County is applying the Reclaiming Futures model to its existing drug court program, and working to improve drug and alcohol treatment services for teens in the system. The project out of Logan, OH is also creating a comprehensive system of care that will coordinate social services. It aims to involve the community in creating new opportunities for young people there. Awarded grants from OJJDP and CSAT 2007-2011, with technical assistance from RWJF.

Iredell/Surry/Yadkin Counties, North Carolina — Reclaiming Futures Crossroads is a three-county collaboration in Iredell, Surry and Yadkin counties that is partnering with Crossroads Behavioral Healthcare to implement the Reclaiming Futures model. This project is focusing on first gathering baseline data and developing systems, and then on implementing the six steps of the Reclaiming Futures model. Awarded grants from the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust 2008-2010, with technical assistance from RWJF.

King County, Washington — Reclaiming Futures Seattle-King County is improving the quality of alcohol and drug treatment services for teens by giving them comprehensive assessments; court and treatment programs that include on-going support such as mental health services; and advocacy teams for support after probation and beyond. The project based in Seattle, WA holds graduation ceremonies to honor young people released from the system and involves the entire community as the teen moves toward a new drug-free, crime-free life. Awarded grants from RWJF 2002-2009.

Marquette, Michigan — Reclaiming Futures Project W.E.A.V.E. Reclaiming Futures Project W.E.A.V.E. has a full continuum of treatment options for young people including day treatment and intensive outpatient treatment, as well as co-occurring and aftercare services. The project in Marquette, MI works with Big Brothers Big Sisters and other local organizations to provide mentoring and/or pro-social activities for teens. Additionally, Project W.E.A.V.E. has a Youth Advisory Council to make sure teen voices are heard. Awarded grants from RWJF 2002-2009.

Montgomery County, Ohio — Reclaiming Futures Montgomery County has a passionate team of systems and community members. The project based in Dayton, OH has mentors, or "Natural Helpers," that help teens build healthy, drug-free identities and get the job training and life skills they need to be successful. Reclaiming Futures Montgomery County brings together professionals and families to create “success plans” for its youth. Recently, the first in-county residential treatment facility for youth was opened, so young people don’t have to be sent away from their families to get the treatment they need. Awarded grants from RWJF 2002-2009.

Multnomah County, Oregon — Reclaiming Futures Multnomah Embrace has been a leader in using the Global Appraisal of Individual Needs (GAIN) assessment tool that provides rich data about the young people needing help. The project based in Portland, OR also launched a “When You Were 15” campaign to recruit community members as mentors. Multnomah County Reclaiming Futures has partnered with a host of community organizations to provide pro-social opportunities for its young people. Awarded grants from RWJF 2002-2009.

Nassau County, New York — Reclaiming Futures Nassau County applies the Reclaiming Futures model to the Nassau County Juvenile Treatment Court program to improve the way the family court coordinates with public and nonprofit agencies. The project based in New York, NY aims to help hundreds of troubled youth in Nassau County break the cycle of drugs, alcohol and crime. Awarded grants from OJJDP and CSAT 2007-2011, with technical assistance from RWJF.

Orange/Chatham Counties, North Carolina — Reclaiming Futures Orange/Chatham Counties NC aims to better help its justice-involved youth receive substance abuse treatment by adopting the Reclaiming Futures model. Right now, hundreds of thousands of dollars to help these teens are being returned to the state because there are too few treatment services available in the community and youth in need of help are not adequately identified and linked with services. Working through the Mental Health Association in Orange County, this project based just outside Chapel Hill in Carrboro, NC is awarded grants from the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust 2008-2010, with technical assistance from RWJF.

Rowan County, North Carolina — Reclaiming Futures Rowan County is building on the strengths of its Juvenile Drug Treatment Court by improving its service coordination and collaboration to better help its young people and their families. The project in Salisbury, NC is implementing substance abuse screenings for its youth and expanding partnerships to include businesses, churches and community groups. Awarded grants from the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust 2008-2010, with technical assistance from RWJF.

Santa Cruz, California — Reclaiming Futures Santa Cruz County improves the quality and effectiveness of alcohol and drug treatment services for youth in the juvenile justice system. The project in Santa Cruz, CA uses the highly regarded Seven Challenges treatment modality and has youth-led committees to make sure the teen voice is heard. Since the county has a large Latino population and many migrant families, the project uses Cara y Corazon (face and heart) teachings to provide families with tools to better function in a society in which many immigrants struggle. Awarded grants from RWJF 2002-2009.

Southeastern Kentucky — Reclaiming Futures in the Mountains of Kentucky serves eight counties in the southeastern Appalachian Mountains. The project based in Hazard, KY systematically assesses teens in the juvenile justice system for substance use, provides drug and alcohol treatment to these youth, and connects them with jobs, schools, and volunteer opportunities. Its success has been recognized within the state and is influencing statewide reform. Awarded grants from RWJF 2002-2009.

The Sovereign Tribal Nation of Sicangu Lakota in Rosebud, South Dakota — Reclaiming Futures Oyate Teca Owicakiya "Helping Young People" is located on the Rosebud Reservation in south-central South Dakota. This project in Mission, SD has care teams for youth within its “Wellness Court” as well as residential treatment for youth on the reservation that includes innovative treatment approaches such as equine therapy. Members of the Sicangu Lakota Nation are involved and use cultural traditions and spiritual knowledge to help youth turn their lives around. Awarded grants from RWJF 2002-2009.

St. Clair County, Illinois — Reclaiming Futures St. Clair County is partnering with St. Clair County Youth Coalition and Chestnut Health Systems to implement the Reclaiming Futures model. The project’s change team is developing universal screening and enhanced training to match its young people with appropriate and comprehensive interventions. Based in Maryville and Belleville, IL, outside St. Louis, MO, it is selected for RWJF support 2008-2010.

State Of New Hampshire — Reclaiming Futures New Hampshire is in four communities making sure teens in trouble are quickly and accurately identified and provided with quality substance abuse treatment. The project, based in Exeter, NH has a system of care that recognizes and develops the youth’s strengths and involves the community in the process. It now serves in a mentor role to other communities in the state, providing them with a new and more effective model, as well as expanding drug court statewide. Awarded grants from RWJF 2002-2009.

Ventura, California — Reclaiming Futures Ventura County is expanding services to at least 130 young offenders each year who are diagnosed with substance abuse or co-occurring mental illness problems. The project will increase treatment services and implement the Reclaiming Futures model, the Seven Challenges Program, and gender-specific programming. Awarded grants from RWJF, OJJDP and CSAT 2009-2013, with technical assistance from RWJF.

Whitley County, Kentucky — Reclaiming Futures in the Cumberlands is using the Reclaiming Futures model to initiate change and improve substance abuse treatment for youth in its justice system. Working through Cumberland River Mental Health/Mental Retardation Inc. and based in Corbin, KY, it was selected for RWJF support 2008-2010.