MOREHEAD YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Morehead Youth Development Center is a public high school that is part of the Rowan County school district, located in Morehead, KY with about 7 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade.

The Morehead Youth Development Center (MYDC), located in Morehead, Kentucky, functions as a high-security residential treatment facility for male juvenile offenders. Managed by the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice, the facility is designed to provide secure confinement while simultaneously offering intensive rehabilitative services. Its primary mission is to balance public safety with the behavioral, emotional, and social development of the youth committed to its care.

The facility’s programming is structured around a multi-disciplinary approach that includes individualized treatment plans, educational instruction, and therapeutic counseling. By focusing on cognitive-behavioral interventions and life-skills training, the center aims to address the underlying issues that led to the youths' delinquent behavior. Through these structured programs, the Morehead Youth Development Center seeks to prepare residents for a successful reintegration into their communities while reducing the likelihood of future recidivism.

For more information, contact Morehead Youth Development Center at (606) 783-8575 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.