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Dragonfly Transitions supports young adults on a journey of personal exploration, health, and independence. Growth and change happen through connection, community, and experience. Dragonfly is designed with progressive phases, college and vocational options, recreation, therapeutic support, and a variety of living environments located in southern Oregon.
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Destiny Young, Director of Admissions & Business Development, welcomed to the team
Founders, Glenn White and Mona Treadway, are excited to welcome Destiny Young to the Dragonfly Team. Mona shares that “Destiny has integrity, authenticity, a collaborative spirit and passion for working with young adults and their families. It is these traits that help create the special community that is Dragonfly“. Dori Them, Primary Admissions Coordinator, remains…
Intentional Transition Equals Success for Young Adults in Treatment
Transitions are constant in life. They can be big or small and cover the lifespan. The word transition refers to a psychological process that occurs as one moves into a new situation. It occurs in stages, with each stage building upon the next. Typically, one can expect a transition to start with an ending, a…
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Therapeutic Services
The therapeutic milieu of Dragonfly is hands on, up close and personal. There are abundant opportunities to create an individualized therapeutic experience for students both inside and outside of a traditional session.
Students participate in individual and group therapy as well as family therapy during conference calls and family workshops. Psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and other services are provided to students as needed by Dr. Chad Brown. Students meet with staff mentors once per week and mentors are available everyday to support the structure of Dragonfly.
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Academics
Most Dragonfly students have had difficulty developing or consistently executing the skills necessary to live a healthy, balanced, and successful life in college and beyond.
All students are encouraged to complete high school and continue their education at the post-secondary level — even if this is only to experience a few classes and learn what is required in terms of time management, study skills and self-discipline necessary to succeed educationally.
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Vocation
We believe work is a great way for students to develop and explore new skills, learn to live a balanced life, and practice personal responsibility.
Dragonfly provides support for students who wish to work throughout their stay. Staff provide guidance through exploring interests and resume and interview workshops. Dragonfly Transitions provides structured vocational training through its cafe, A Leap of Taste.
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Health, Fitness & Recreation
Our students are required to join the local gym where they have access to a personal trainer who helps them set and attain reasonable fitness goals. Gym trips take place every morning, Monday through Friday, and occasionally on weekends if there is demand.
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Trips & Adventures
At Dragonfly, students take weekend day trips to try new things. On breaks from school, mentors coordinate travel to nearby destinations. These trips can be cultural excursions to places like San Francisco or to natural wonders like the Cascade Mountains.
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Ashland
Students on the Ashland campus have demonstrated readiness and motivation to continue their growth and development with increased independence. Students typically start in Klamath Falls and have the option to transition to Ashland as they progress through the program.
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The Homestead
While enjoying a smaller community, students at our young adult transitions program can immerse themselves in the gardening schedule, work on maintenance projects, cook, attend group therapy, and develop relationships with their peers and the Dragonfly team.
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Mychal Rushwald Foundation
Aerie Acre is a non-profit farm and garden project located at The Dragonfly Homestead and made possible by the generosity of The Mychal Rushwald Foundation. We believe in local sustainable agriculture and grow fruits and vegetables using organic methods to improve our own diets and to contribute to the overall health of Klamath County.
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A Leap of Taste
In February 2010, Mona and Glenn took ownership of A Leap of Taste to further the mission of Dragonfly. A Leap of Taste is a friendly environment for young adults in Dragonfly Transitions to acquire job skills, learn social responsibility, and build relationships within the Klamath Falls community.
A Leap of Taste employees are a mix of local Klamath Falls residents as well as students from Dragonfly Transitions. Throughout the week, local musicians and sometimes Dragonfly students perform live music. The café also hosts an occasional Open Mic Night.
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Family Involvement
Dragonfly Transitions offers therapeutic services to facilitate change and healing in all family members who choose to participate. We have seen first-hand the power of family involvement in a student’s therapy. Families more willing to delve into therapy alongside their loved one can nurture more effective and lasting change.
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Experiences
Our son graduated from Dragonfly in June after completing all four Phases. The maturity, self-confidence and balance he now possesses is going to be a lifelong blessing for him. He...
Glenn and Mona, Thank you for all that you have done for me. These past 13 months have helped me so much and just by talking to people that are...
Many thanks for you and your team helping our son find himself and all the positive attributes he naturally possess, giving him the life skills needed to love himself, mature,...
I wanted to thank you for your efforts with my son. He has grown tremendously over the past 13 ½ months and I think that the structure and support that...
I was terrified to change. I was terrified to grow up. And yet, choosing Dragonfly was the best decision of my life.
My daughter came home for the break, and I can say that it was the best week we’ve had with her in the past 5 years. Her stay at Dragonfly...
You can have confidence that Dragonfly, Mona, and Glenn will do what they say, and do it well.
Dragonfly took wonderful care of our daughter and nurtured her, and continue to do so at a difficult time in her life.
We are thrilled that our son is in the care of such skilled and compassionate people who are able to relate to him and bring out positive energy from him.
From his first interaction with Dragonfly my son said he felt he was being treated like a person, not a problem to be solved. The intake process was thorough, professional,...
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Spring Break Trips
Spring Break conjures images of partying teenagers and twenty somethings on beaches and boats with drink in hand. While spring break is a welcome reprieve from school and the responsibilities that come along with it, and a much looked forward to time of year for most college students, for some it leads to poor decision…
Spring Term Begins
Dragonfly’s programming follows the Oregon academic calendar. Your young adult may be enrolling in classes (OIT, KCC, SOU, RCC), starting a new internship, or developing their personalized Dragonfly group schedule. Spring is a great time to put down some new roots and see how far we can grow!
Family Workshop Klamath Falls – April 2020
The process of change and healing occur when the entire family system engages in the journey. Dragonfly family workshops provide an opportunity for face-to-face interaction and for families to gain a greater depth of understanding of their child, Dragonfly, and the therapeutic process. Family Workshop starts on Thursday at 8:30 am and finishes on Friday…
Outdoor Adventure Trip to Bend
Journeying to Bend, Oregon and the surrounding area, Dragonfly students will camp, explore world famous Smith Rock State Park, hike the surrounding forests and see what the city has to offer. There will be four groups total and all students will participate in this trip, which will be led by experienced Dragonfly staff.
Summer Term Begins
Dragonfly’s programming follows the Oregon academic calendar. Your young adult may be enrolling in classes (OIT, KCC, SOU, RCC), starting a new internship, or developing their personalized Dragonfly group schedule. Summer term is a bit shorter than the standard term, giving students the opportunity to practice taking a condensed class with support, try out a…
July Weekend Trip
Dragonfly Students have the opportunity to choose a weekend adventure trip in July! Each trip will focus on a different outdoor adventure experience (past trip have included: rafting, climbing, surfing, mountain biking). One of these weekend trips is included in tuition. Students can elect to participate in multiple July weekend trips for an additional fee.
July Weekend Trip
Dragonfly Students have the opportunity to choose a weekend adventure trip in July! Each trip will focus on a different outdoor adventure experience (past trip have included: rafting, climbing, surfing, mountain biking). One of these weekend trips is included in tuition. Students can elect to participate in multiple July weekend trips for an additional fee.
July Weekend Trip
Dragonfly Students have the opportunity to choose a weekend adventure trip in July! Each trip will focus on a different outdoor adventure experience (past trip have included: rafting, climbing, surfing, mountain biking). One of these weekend trips is included in tuition. Students can elect to participate in multiple July weekend trips for an additional fee.
International Service Trip
Dragonfly will travel to South Africa to partner with Sibanye this summer! We will embark on a two-week cultural immersion and service learning trip in Cape Town where we will reflect on how motivation, connection and inspiration move us through the world. The first week will be spent immersed in cultural learning and participation in…
Family Workshop Klamath Falls – July 2020
The process of change and healing occur when the entire family system engages in the journey. Dragonfly family workshops provide an opportunity for face-to-face interaction and for families to gain a greater depth of understanding of their child, Dragonfly, and the therapeutic process. Family Workshop starts on Thursday at 8:30 am and finishes on Friday…
Fall Term Begins
Dragonfly’s programming follows the Oregon academic calendar. Your young adult may be enrolling in classes (OIT, KCC, SOU, RCC), starting a new internship, or developing their personalized Dragonfly group schedule.
Family Workshop Ashland – October 2020
The process of change and healing occur when the entire family system engages in the journey. Dragonfly family workshops provide an opportunity for face-to-face interaction and for families to gain a greater depth of understanding of their child, Dragonfly, and the therapeutic process. Family Workshop starts on Thursday at 8:30 am and finishes on Friday…
Thanksgiving
Dragonfly hosts a Thanksgiving Dinner at the Dragonfly community center. Students and staff participate in decorating and in preparing side dishes to share. It’s a fun time to share holiday traditions and many prepare their favorite dish from home. We encourage students to remain at Dragonfly over the Thanksgiving weekend, and families are welcome to join…
