placement success
94% of youth who complete our residential programs successfully transition into less-restrictive family settings or community foster homes.
Communities free of abuse and filled with hope for every child and family
Healing requires a deep understanding of the underlying experiences behind a crisis. As Kentucky's oldest child welfare non-profit and an established regional leader in trauma-informed care, Maryhurst provides specialized mental health care and counseling. From intensive care for youth to community support networks for adults, we ensure a safe space to help those in our care completely rewrite their stories.
Our track record
The real-world outcomes of specialized care
literacy advancement
After 180 days in our structured learning and therapy environment, 85% of students demonstrate significant improvement in reading skills.
coping capacity
94% of clients supported through our community counseling networks report a greater capacity to navigate life’s toughest circumstances.
public fund efficiency
Intensive care on our campus averages $500 per day, providing a sustainable alternative to psychiatric hospital stays that can exceed $1,200 per day for similar care.
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The three pillars
Our trauma-informed care prevents abuse, restores hope, and empowers survivors
Our people
Put people first
From those in our care to the team members who bring our mission to life, the individual person is our priority. We value the unique lived experience of everyone who passes through our doors to build a safe space of trust.
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Our programs
Programs built for impact
Children and families deserve every opportunity to reach their full potential. We pioneer evidence-based, compassionate behavioral health models that create measurable, lasting wellbeing.
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Our community
Commitment to community
We build regional stability by embedding clinical support directly into trusted, everyday environments like local schools and neighborhood hubs.
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Let Their Talents Shine
At a Maryhurst talent show, a young resident stepped forward with a guitar. What followed was more than a performance. It was a moment of joy, courage and connection. This holiday season, your gift helps children in our care feel supported, discover their strengths and let their talents shine!
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The voices of hope
For a long time, I felt like I was just a number in a system, but the people here treated me like family. They pushed me to see my own worth when I couldn’t see it myself... They gave me the tools to heal from the things that hurt me the most, and because of that, I’m here today with a future I’m proud of.
How we help
Our programs of care
Louisville neighborhood hubs
Outpatient counseling and wellbeing
Partnering with youth, families, and independent adults at the first sign of conflict to strengthen relationships, build resilience, and protect safety right at home. Our crisis response advocates are stationed across local schools and neighborhood community centers.
Explore Renewal ServicesOff-campus community cottages
Specialized residential treatment
Providing a safe, supportive environment and specialized clinical healing for young people whose complex histories of trauma require intensive residential care. We manage campus-based settings alongside regional residential cottages that mimic structured family environments.
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Community and transitional living
Building pathways to independence, permanence, and stable futures for young adults transitioning into community settings. Integrates year-round credit recovery through Maryhurst Academy and on-site career mentoring via our Windrose partnership. Our systems accept placement referrals from every county in the state.
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