Milieu

The O-School’s immersive milieu — treatment that includes all aspects of a student’s daily life — is the hallmark of its therapeutic approach. Working as an integrated team under the milieu philosophy, the O-School provides a truly unprecedented level of care on multiple levels. 

There are six key components to the O-School’s milieu approach:

• Supportive and therapeutic relationships 
• Continuous exploration of life events
• Daily routine and structure 
• Emphasis on education and group learning
• Developing friendships and peer groups 
• A supportive physical space 

Together, these elements form a carefully constructed milieu that can bring lasting change to the lives of students, regardless of the challenges they face.