Sanctuary - Our Philosophy
Andrus has had a long standing commitment to working with some of the most vulnerable children: those who struggle with the effects of psychiatric illness, learning disabilities or who have experienced trauma from stressful life circumstances including loss and abuse.

Our Campus-Based programs are grounded in an understanding of the effects of such challenges and of the treatment interventions most likely to bring about positive change. Using both established and innovative strategies, our staff engage closely with children and their families to promote recovery and resilience.

The Sanctuary Model® provides our trauma informed treatment philosophy. We are committed to creating a non-violent, democratic and productive community to restore children's sense of safety and self-efficacy. Sanctuary has been effective with both children and adults across a range of human service organizations, including residential treatment centers and public and private schools.

Click here to learn more about our work with the Sanctuary Model®