Alachua Academy, for high-risk adolescent females ages 14-18 that have been committed to the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, is dedicated to providing specialized treatment for an array of behavior problems, mental health and substance abuse overlay services, educational and vocational services, and comprehensive transitional and discharge planning that helps develop young women into productive individuals through the focus on family, morals, values, and healthy living. Our mission is to maintain safety in the community through effective holistic treatment of the youth.