Vista Maria

Vista Maria, located in Dearborn Heights, Michigan, is a renowned residential treatment facility dedicated to supporting youth—particularly girls and young women—who have experienced trauma, abuse, or are involved in the foster care or juvenile justice systems. With a history dating back to 1883, Vista Maria continues to carry forward a legacy of love, compassion, and empowerment through comprehensive mental health services, trauma-informed care, and education. The facility offers a safe, structured campus environment that includes on-site education through the Clara B. Ford Academy, psychiatric care, and intensive therapeutic services to foster healing and personal growth.

Programs at Vista Maria are uniquely tailored to meet the individual needs of each resident through a variety of evidence-based interventions. Services include individual, group, and family therapy, recreational and art therapy, psychiatric stabilization, medication management, and spiritual enrichment. Specialized units such as Unity, Special Care, and Bridges ensure that young people receive the level of support they need—from acute psychiatric care to transitional support for reintegration into the community. The multidisciplinary team—comprising master’s-level therapists, nurses, psychiatrists, and certified educators—collaborates to offer a path forward for every youth in their care.