Ruth’s House, REC’s Intensive Treatment Unit (ITU) is a facility
specifically for self-identifying LGBTQ youth between the ages
12-17 who are under guardianship of the Michigan Department
of Health and Human Services child abuse/neglect or juvenile
justice divisions. The facility offers an open, home-like, comm-
unity-based setting with programming and services that are
heavily focused on developing the practical coping skills that
will ensure successful living as a LGBTQ adult.
We Receive Referrals From:
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
Wayne County Juvenile Justice upon DHHS approval