In a Nutshell

A positive, real-world approach for youth offenders.

•Structured, supervised environment for youth ages 12-18
•Reintegrates youth back into the community from a traditional correctional facility
•Offers positive life experiences
•Builds mental and physical health
•Develops tools for becoming successful, responsible adults
•Non-traditional education through the Transitional Opportunity Center
•Restorative Justice projects
•Personalized emancipation program

Contact Residential Youth Services

1405 Wellington Ave
Grand Junction, CO 81501
ph. 970-245-3952


Community-based Treatment and Education for Challenged Youth

Hilltops Residential Youth Services (RYS) is a safe, nurturing, residential program providing comprehensive guidance and treatment for youth and their families.

Located on a 7-acre campus, this unique program is designed to promote behavioral and academic improvement through therapeutic, social, educational and recreational programming.

Who we serve

  • Young people ages 12-18
  • Youth who have demonstrated significant mental health needs and cannot be maintained in a less-restrictive setting
  • Those in need of services regarding physical, emotional, and/or sexual abuse, neglect, or chemical dependency
As a 40-bed facility, with separate residences for boys and girls, RYS serves young people who have encountered difficulty at home, school, and in the community.

Our caring staff is ready to help you!

For more information on the RYS program, click the PDF icon to the left to download the RYS brochure (338Kb).